Anthony Bowens Details Injuries He Carries While Wrestling: I Don’t Have An MCL, The Right Side Of My Meniscus Is Torn

Anthony Bowens has detailed the injuries he carries while wrestling, noting that he doesn’t have an MCL.

Working through minor injuries in the world of professional wrestling is not a rarity, as talent have long been known to grit their teeth and wrestle through the pain in order to avoid cutting storylines or matches short. For AEW’s Anthony Bowens, it appears that is exactly what he has been doing lately.

While speaking during an interview last month with MSR, Anthony Bowens discussed the idea that wrestling is fake, noting that he was working without an MCL.

“Yes, it’s entertainment … but at the same time, it’s very hard to do this at a very high level and not be an athlete. You have to be in intense cardiovascular shape.  You have to be able to have coordination. The physicality is very real. I don’t have an MCL. The right side of my meniscus is torn. I had to clean up my other meniscus. I’ve had multiple diagnosed concussions.  Bruised nerves in my lower back. I have chronic neck pain. After a match, I feel like I’m an older gentleman who’s been through it all, and I can’t get out of bed.”

Elsewhere in the same interview, Bowens spoke about AEW having one of the most elite and diverse rosters in the world. You can read more about that here.