Former TNA World Champion Josh Alexander has opened up regarding the severe knee injury that has kept him out of action since March 2026. The injury occurred during a trios match on AEW Collision, completely derailing his scheduled appearances for major upcoming events.
In a recent interview released by Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling, Alexander revealed that he completely blew out his meniscus during the bout. Following surgical intervention on April 1, medical professionals advised him that he would likely remain sidelined for the remainder of 2026.
“The Guy That Made Excuses Died”: Alexander on His Recovery Mindset
Reflecting on the moment the injury occurred and the mental toll of losing the ability to compete, Alexander detailed the physical damage and the perspective shift that followed his diagnosis.
“In March, I was competing at AEW Collision. It was a couple weeks before Global Wars and Uprising and I was really pumped for those shows. They say don’t try this at home and we’re all trained professionals and athletes. I twisted my knee and completely blew out my meniscus apart and had to have it rebuilt and went in April 1st for my surgery, and they told me I’d be out for probably the rest of the year. The part of Josh Alexander that made excuses or let his foot off the gas, that guy died, and I’ve credited that moment, losing everything — wrestling is my first love, wrestling’s my first passion, wrestling is the only thing that I ever thought I was meant to do. When I lost that and I was relieved to hear I could come back a few months after, the Josh that made excuses prior, that guy died, and I think that’s been the biggest benefit to my career going on since.”
Despite being forced to miss high-profile shows like Global Wars and Uprising, Alexander’s perspective on his career has transformed during his rehabilitation. The Canadian star remains focused on completing his recovery before planning his eventual return to the ring.
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