Federation Commissioner Shawn Michaels has been recovering in a hospital in San Antonio, Texas. Earlier this week, it was learned that Michaels suffered a concussion and trauma to his already delicate lower lumbar region.
WWF.COM was informed that Michaels’ condition has been upgraded a notch to "guarded." Loosely, this means Michaels, at the present time, is out of harm’s way but not totally out of the woods.
The severity of Team Corporate’s attack and HBK’s pre-existing back injuries are the main factors in how fast it will take for Michaels to recover. It has been rumored that he may never compete again. We at WWF.COM believe it is premature to predict such things. While it may seem unlikely he will return to the ring, the Heartbreak Kid has always been known for his resiliency and determination. He has the will. All that he will need is a way, and you can bet he will be back.
First he must face the truth. The injuries in his back have re-aggravated the problems with his frayed disks. It has been reported that HBK will undergo back fusion to correct the problem. If he chooses surgery, then he will need at least eight-to-16 weeks to recover. That timeframe would be considered a minimum, considering the type of surgery that is required. In addition, the injuries he sustained at Team Corporate’s hands could only impede the process, making full recovery all the more difficult and time-consuming.
If we hear anything more about Michaels’ condition, we will pass along the information.