Batista Successfully Undergoes Surgery, Injured TNA Star Returning Early

-- Jeremy Borash has updated his Twitter page (Twitter.com/JeremyBorash) stating: Today doctors cleared Shawn Hernandez of L.A.X. to return to the ring. He recently underwent successful neck surgery. That's great news. Hernandez' medical clearance comes far sooner than previously expected.

-- WWE.com posted the following this afternoon regarding Batista's injury status:

Batista has undergone surgery for injuries sustained during The Legacy's attack on Raw. The Animal's torn left biceps has been successfully reattached and he is expected to return to active competition in four months.

As previously reported, Batista's WWE Championship has been vacated and a new champion will be crowned on RAW in a 4-way match between John Cena, Randy Orton, Big Show and Triple H.

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