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Natalya provided an update following a serious injury she suffered on the 26th July episode of RAW

On the 26th of July, Natalya and Tamina, the reigning women’s Raw tag team champions took on Eva Marie and Doudrop.

Natalya and Tamina are the WWE Raw Women’s tag team champions

Just a few minutes into the fight, Natalya severely damaged her right leg, as she limped away after tagging Tamina.

Tamina ended up pinning Marie, and after the match, a struggling Natalya was helped by a trainer and Tamina to get backstage.

She appeared to have hurt her leg when Doudrop’s entire weight rested on her right limb.

Natalya then took to Twitter to thank everyone for the words of support, following her injury. However, she didn’t reveal any further updates on her injury.

It is worth noting that, a lot of viewers initially thought that her injury was a part of the script.

Natalya says “surgery will fix” her

A few hours ago, Natalya confirmed that she would have to undergo surgery. She also revealed that surgery and would get her back in action soon.

Natalya shared an image of herself in a wheelchair being helped by her husband Tyson Kidd.

She wrote:

“Today my surgeon told me that I’m an anomaly. It’s been an intense week to say the least. All I asked was to be put back in the fight and FAST. Surgery will fix me, defending our championships will drive me. #UNBREAKABLE

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