Earlier this afternoon, Ring of Honor posted the following new update on BJ Whitmer, who was injured at last night’s ROH live event in Toronto after taking a piledriver on the ring apron from Michael Bennett:
10:15am 8/4 @BJ_WHITMER Update – BJ has full use of his arms and legs. He is still undergoing a battery of tests but hopes to be (cont…
— ROH Wrestling (@ringofhonor) August 4, 2013
…cont) released sometime today, tomorrow at the latest.
— ROH Wrestling (@ringofhonor) August 4, 2013
Mike Johnson of PWInsider.com is reporting that Whitmer underwent a series of tests and the results came back negative for any fractures in his neck.
Members of the ROH roster have also visited Whitmer in the hospital, including Kevin Steen, who posted the following about Whitmer:
Just walked out of BJ’s hospital room. He’s sitting up and talking, big smile on his face. He appreciates everyone’s kind words and support.
— Kevin Steen (@FightSteenFight) August 4, 2013
Still in a neck brace, waiting to see what the next step is but he’s in a good place. I think the word “tough” has a new spelling: #Whitmer
— Kevin Steen (@FightSteenFight) August 4, 2013
On the behalf of the staff at Wrestleview.com, our continued thoughts and positive vibes are with Whitmer.