WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Nash recently shared details on the health of his close friend and fellow Hall of Famer, Shawn Michaels. According to Nash, michaels recently underwent surgery to address a long-standing back injury and is expected to undergo further procedures for other health issues.

Nash revealed that Michaels had an operation to remove hardware implanted in his back following his injury during the infamous casket match in 1998, which occurred before WrestleMania XIV. This injury was so severe that many believed it would end Michaels’ career. Nash described the removed rods as having “deteriorated over time.” “Shawn just got done. He got an operation and got as when he f-ed his back up on that casket match,they put some rods and s-t in his back,” Nash said. “And they had to take them out, because they were all twisted.” Nash also noted that Michaels experienced immediate relief after the procedure, stating he “woke up from surgery and was like in less pain.”

Future Health Concerns for Shawn Michaels

“And Shawn needs both his knees replaced on top of that.”

In addition to the back surgery, Nash indicated that Michaels faces other health challenges, especially concerning his lower body.”And Shawn needs both his knees replaced on top of that,” nash stated. He also speculated that years of physical stress might have contributed to additional issues, adding, “And who’s to say, as long as they’ve [Shawn’s legs] been bowed like that, there’s not some hip things.”

the discussion about Michaels’ health arose during a conversation about whether he might succeed Paul “Triple H” Levesque in a high-level corporate role within WWE. Nash expressed doubt, suggesting that Michaels is happy running NXT and enjoying a more relaxed lifestyle in Florida. “So I think when Paul calls it a day, I don’t know if that would be something that, like, why?” Nash questioned. “You know, he lives in Lakeland, he’s got this little schedule. Nobody’s going to take NXT, like, Why? Why jump up and take that?”