NXT Star Lexis King Cleared After Concussion Scare

King suffered a concussion during a recent NXT live event match in Florida.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 6:07pm

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Lexis King, a second-generation wrestler on the WWE's NXT brand, suffered a concussion during a recent live event match in Lakeland, Florida. The match was called off after King and another Superstar, Elio LeFleur, were both injured. King has now been cleared to return, while LeFleur's arm injury remains unclear.

Why it matters

Concussions are a major concern in professional wrestling, and this incident highlights the risks that performers face. King's quick return to action is good news, but the extent of LeFleur's injury could have implications for the NXT roster and upcoming events.

The details

During an NXT live event in Lakeland, Florida, King was hit hard with a knee to the face and suffered a concussion. The match, which also involved Uriah Connors, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, Tavion Heights, Kale Dixon, and Eli Knight, was called off when the referee threw up the "X" symbol to indicate the injuries. While King has been cleared to return, NXT Speed Champion Elio LeFleur also suffered an arm injury in the same match and was seen wearing a sling, though the extent of his injury is unclear.

  • The incident occurred during a recent NXT live event in Lakeland, Florida.
  • King was last seen on the March 17 episode of NXT television.

The players

Lexis King

A second-generation wrestler on the WWE's NXT brand who suffered a concussion during a recent live event match.

Elio LeFleur

The NXT Speed Champion who also suffered an arm injury in the same match as Lexis King.

Uriah Connors

An NXT Superstar who was involved in the match where King and LeFleur were injured.

Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo

An NXT Superstar who was involved in the match where King and LeFleur were injured.

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What they’re saying

“Lexis King was hit hard with a knee to the face and suffered a concussion.”

— Dave Meltzer, Wrestling Observer Live

What’s next

If Uriah Connors and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo win their match on the next episode of NXT, they will face Vanity Project at the upcoming Stand and Deliver event.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing concerns around concussions in professional wrestling, and the importance of proper medical evaluation and care for injured performers. While King's quick return is positive, the extent of LeFleur's arm injury remains uncertain and could impact upcoming NXT events and storylines.