Triple H-Mentored Superstar, Who Wrestled 16 Matches With Devastating Shoulder Injury, Has Lid Lifted on Alleged Vince McMahon Rift

There have been doubts over the future of superstars who returned to WWE during Vince McMahon’s absence from the company. The former head of creative was reportedly behind the departure of many of them. And since his comeback, there has been numerous speculation about his next move regarding the performers. The equation of one of those superstars with McMahon has recently come to light.

Triple H has developed close relationships with various talents who have risen through the ranks in NXT. And Johnny Gargano is one of the finest exports from the developmental brand to the main roster and The Game has mentored him personally. His relations with McMahon were reportedly tumultuous and there has been a new update regarding it.

Johnny Gargano and Vince McMahon’s dynamic

There were reports that McMahon was the reason for the former NXT champion’s initial exit from WWE in 2021. Though, that may not be really the case. According to a report on Fightful Select, Vinnie Mac was directly involved in convincing Gargano to stay with the wrestling juggernaut back then.

It does make complete sense, as the performer is always willing to put in the hard yards to entertain the masses. And he is infamous for his tireless work in the squared circle.

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This is in stark contrast to what many wrestling fanatics have come to believe about the two’s relationship. Even blaming the WWE Executive President for the wrestler’s recent absence from programming. But what was the real reason behind his absence from television?

The real reason behind Gargano’s continued absence from WWE programming

Many have cited McMahon’s return as the issue behind the former NXT star not featuring on TV since the start of the month

He was last seen in the NXT Stand and Deliver event where he prevailed against Grayson Waller. Reports have revealed that he is nursing a shoulder injury, which he aggravated since his return in the January men’s Royal Rumble match.

He has competed in 16 matches since his comeback, overcoming the pain barrier in each of them. But competing in such high-octane contests has certainly taken its toll on his body.

Johnny Wrestling will undergo physiotherapy and the Stamford-based promotion is monitoring the situation. However, surgery may be required if the current treatment is not effective in rectifying the issue.

Nevertheless, Johnny Gargano would have been looking to make an impression on the main roster. This shoulder injury could not have come at a much worse time than it did. His fans can take solace in the fact that there is no rift between him and Vince McMahon and all is well between the two. Gargano needs to put all his energy into bouncing back from his issue.

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