Ember Moon to Undergo Surgery on Elbow Injury Suffered at WWE Royal Rumble

Ember Moon announced after Monday's episode of Raw that she will undergo surgery to repair an elbow injury suffered in the Royal Rumble match.

With her arm in a sling, The War Goddess took part in a backstage interview for WWE's YouTube channel, during which she explained her status:

"Last year when I entered the Royal Rumble, I wrestled with one arm. This year was no different. Just sadly, I messed up my elbow really bad and now I have to have immediate surgery. It's hard to be here right now and see everyone competing and knowing I'm on the shelf. I don't know how long, but it is a while. I'm trying to stay positive. I'm trying to stay as positive as I can be in this situation. So, hopefully here’s to the best, and I'll see you guys soon."

Moon also tweeted about her injury:

She entered the women's Royal Rumble match as the No. 6 participant and lasted over 52 minutes before getting eliminated by Alexa Bliss.

Moon appeared in last year's Rumble as a surprise entrant with her arm wrapped to sell an injury suffered in an NXT Women's Championship defense against Shayna Baszler the previous night.

The 30-year-old is one of WWE's most athletic and explosive women, but she has struggled to find her footing at times on the main roster.

She was slated to team with Natalya in an effort to qualify for the women's Elimination Chamber match to crown the Women's Tag Team champions, but Dana Brooke replaced her.

Teaming with Natalya may have been precisely what Moon needed to get on track, but instead she will take some time away to nurse her injury.

The ailment could be a blessing in disguise for The Shenom since it will give her an opportunity to come up with fresh ideas and return with an altered character and attitude.

Moon's biggest issues seem to be a lack of clarity regarding her gimmick, as well as the fact her mic skills lag in comparison to the amazing things she can do in the ring.

If Moon can develop those aspects while she works her way back to full health, she has a chance to come back better than ever and potentially put herself in the women's title picture.

Listen to Ring Rust Radio for all of the hot wrestling topics. Catch the latest episode in the player below (warning: some language NSFW).