A recent social media update from WWE RAW Superstar Valhalla shed light on her husband’s journey amid an extended hiatus due to injury. Valhalla’s husband is none other than Erik from The Viking Raiders tag team.
Erik’s last appearance on WWE television dates back to September 4, 2023, on Monday Night RAW, where The Viking Raiders faced an unconventional pairing of Drew McIntyre and Matt Riddle. Despite delivering a thrilling match, Erik suffered a neck injury, sidelining him from in-ring action since then.
In a touching Instagram post, Valhalla shared a photo capturing a tender moment between her husband and their son on an airplane. Accompanying the image, she expressed her deep connection, writing, “Bone of my bone, flesh of my flesh.”
The absence of Erik paved the way for his tag team partner, Ivar, to showcase his individual prowess in singles competition. Ivar is currently slated to face Bobby Lashley in an Elimination Chamber Match qualifier on the upcoming episode of RAW.
The victor of the Elimination Chamber will earn the opportunity to challenge Seth Rollins for the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania XL.
Providing an insight into Erik’s injury and recovery, the 39-year-old wrestler underwent a C6/C7 neck fusion surgery. Expressing gratitude to Dr. Cordover and the staff at Andrews Sports Medicine and St. Vincent’s Hospital in Birmingham, AL, Erik acknowledged WWE’s commitment to ensuring top-notch medical care. Post-surgery, he shared his excitement about the prospects once his “cybernetic upgrades” come fully online.
As Ivar continues to make waves in solo competition, the anticipated return of Erik poses intriguing questions about the future trajectory of The Viking Raiders in the WWE landscape.
Fans eagerly await the reunion of this dynamic tag team and the potential impact they could make upon Erik’s return to the Stamford-based company.
