JD McDonagh has made his first public statement regarding his extended absence from WWE competition. The Judgment Day member posted a brief but telling message on X on April 8 that simply read: “I miss wrestling.”
The Irish competitor has been sidelined since January 27 following a severe injury suffered during a tag team match on Raw. McDonagh’s social media statement comes amid reports from within WWE that he is approaching medical clearance to resume in-ring action.
Sources close to the situation indicate McDonagh could potentially return to competition by the end of April. Earlier projections had suggested he might recover in time for WrestleMania 41, though that timeline proved too optimistic given the severity of his injuries.
The incident that sidelined McDonagh occurred when he attempted a Moonsault to the outside during a match where he teamed with Dominik Mysterio against the War Raiders. The move resulted in McDonagh’s neck violently striking the announce table, causing fractured ribs and a punctured lung.
Despite suffering these significant injuries, McDonagh managed to complete the match. Reports indicate he initially refused medical assistance at ringside even as both fans and officials recognized the serious nature of the impact. The determination displayed in finishing the contest despite his condition underscores the message in his recent post about missing in-ring competition.
