WWE superstar Javier Bernal is facing six months of recovery after undergoing foot surgery due to an injury sustained during a match on June 7. Despite the setback, Bernal is grateful to have his girlfriend Tatum Paxley by his side to help him through the process. The NXT couple began dating in 2022 and got engaged in September 2023, with Bernal praising Paxley as “wife material” and the love of his life.
In a heartfelt social media post, Bernal thanked WWE and the medical team at The Foot & Ankle Center at Andrews Sports Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama, where he underwent surgery. He expressed his gratitude to Dr. Norman Waldrop and his staff for their professionalism and care, stating that he felt nervous but supported throughout the process. Bernal acknowledged that he was apprehensive about the surgery, but the medical team’s expertise and care put him at ease.
Bernal also praised Paxley for being his rock during the weekend trip to Alabama, stating that she took care of him and ensured he didn’t do anything he shouldn’t have. He referred to her as “wife material” and the love of his life, thanking her for her unwavering support. As he recovering at home in Florida, Bernal seems to be focusing on his personal life and well-being, urging WWE fans to share their resolutions with him and vowing to walk side by side with them in achieving their goals.
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As Bernal begins his rehabilitation process, fans are left rooting for the loving couple. Paxley responded to her fiancé’s message with three red heart emojis, showcasing the couple’s affection for one another. Their love story began when they both signed with WWE in 2021 after participating in the SummerSlam Weekend tryouts in Las Vegas. Interestingly, Bernal had to get a haircut before his WWE in-ring debut in January 2022, as former Head of Talent Relations John Laurinaitis noticed his long hair during rehearsals.
As Bernal looks forward to a potential wedding with Paxley in the future, his injury may prove to be a blessing in disguise. The WWE superstar is taking the time to focus on his personal life and well-being, and fans are eager to see the couple’s relationship blossom.
