Over the past couple nights, WWE has run multiple angles with The League of Nations, both at the TLC pay-per-view (PPV) in Boston and Monday Night Raw in Philadelphia, and King Barrett has been nowhere to be found. What's more, there was no explanation from the commentary team on his absence.
Now, multiple reports are out saying he's suffered an injury, though there are conflicting reports on exactly what that injury is.
Pro Wrestling Sheet is saying he's been out "due to a nerve injury in his neck" but he isn't expected to miss much time. That goes against what PW Insider has reported, which is that he's out "due to an arm injury, possibly his shoulder."
For what it's worth, Ryan Satin, who runs Pro Wrestling Sheet, followed up with this in response to that:
I can say with absolute certainty that Wade Barrett's arm is not what's injured. That story sounds like pure speculation.
— Ryan Satin (@ryansatin) December 15, 2015
For what it's worth, WWE has yet to report on the situation. We'll update with more information as it comes in.
UPDATE: Barrett has confirmed Satin's report.
Rehabbing a little nerve damage in my neck at the moment, hence the disappearing act. Nothing major, but not worth taking unnecessary risks.
— Stu Bennett (@WadeBarrett) December 15, 2015