The Pope Elijah Burke took to social media to comment on his injury at the end of the NWA Hard Times 2 PPV:
As many of you know I was recently taken by ambulance to a hospital in ATL following @NWA Hard Times 2. I would like to assure you that all is 100% well with Pope. In wrestling we take our bumps & bruises while continually forging ahead. However, today there are certain protocols
— Elijah Burke (@DaBlackPope) December 6, 2021
in effect to ensure the well being of performers like myself and getting medically evaluated and cleared is one of them. I’d like to thank the ENTIRE NWA family, many who gave up hours of their own time to ensure Pope’s safety. Thank You ~PHS ????????#NWA #HardTimes2 #WWE #AEW
— Elijah Burke (@DaBlackPope) December 6, 2021
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