WWE announced an update on Shane McMahon after his storyline attack was by Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens on SmackDown two weeks ago. According to WWE.com, Shane needs to undergo surgery after suffering an infection due to acute diverticulitis while on vacation with his family in Antigua.
Below is the full statement:
Shane McMahon hospitalized with diverticulitis
Shane McMahon is currently recovering from acute diverticulitis and an umbilical hernia in a New York-area medical facility, WWE.com has learned.
Two weeks ago on SmackDown LIVE, McMahon announced he would be taking an indefinite leave of absence from his position as the blue brand's Commissioner. Following that announcement, McMahon was brutally attacked by Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn. WWE medical staff initially diagnosed him with a laryngeal contusion and trapezius and rhomboid strains as a result of the beating.
Following the vicious assault, McMahon went to the Caribbean with his family to rest and recuperate. While there, Shane developed a massive infection due to acute diverticulitis and was hospitalized for several days in Antigua before being flown back to a New York-area hospital, where he is currently being treated with heavy doses of antibiotics. The doctors in New York have also discovered that Shane suffered an umbilical hernia during the attack, which will require surgery once the infection has been eradicated.
WWE.com has been known to post fake news stories before, and since this ties in with the attack from Owens and Zayn, this is most likely what's going on here. If this is legit, however, then this obviously changes plans for Shane McMahon to wrestle at WrestleMania.
We’ll keep you updated on this story regardless.