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BREAKING: WWE Issues Cody Rhodes Injury Update Following Saturday Night's Main Event

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At just past 7pm tonight (Dec 13), WWE's official X/Twitter account issued a breaking news update on the injury Cody Rhodes suffered at the hands of Kevin Owens last night at Saturday Night's Main Event.

Owens attacked Rhodes with a package piledriver while he was celebrating his successful title defence.

WWE confirmed that Rhodes has been diagnosed with axial compression of the cervical spine, as well as a cervical strain with spasm.

BREAKING: Earlier today it was confirmed that @CodyRhodes suffered cervical swelling and was kept overnight at a local hospital for observation. While X-Rays were negative for a fracture, Rhodes has been officially diagnosed with axial compression of the cervical spine, as well as a cervical strain with spasm.

A statement was issued on WWE's website along with the tweet.

The historic return of Saturday Night's Main Event ended with Cody Rhodes retaining the Undisputed WWE Title in a thrilling match, but Kevin Owens would bring an end to the night with a heinous attack on The American Nightmare after the broadcast went off the air.

Earlier today it was confirmed that Cody Rhodes suffered cervical swelling and was kept overnight at a local hospital for observation.

While X-Rays were negative for a fracture, Rhodes has been officially diagnosed with axial compression of the cervical spine, as well as a cervical strain with spasm.

Be sure to follow WWE on social media for the latest updates on the Undisputed WWE Champion's status.

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