WWE Superstar Apollo Crews completes college graduation during WWE injury rehabilitation, marking a significant milestone in his personal life while he remains sidelined from the ring. The 37-year-old athlete has been out of action for several months following a serious pectoral muscle injury, but used his recovery period to achieve his long-delayed academic goal.
Apollo Crews Gains Academic Achievement Amid Recovery
Apollo Crews, who tore his pectoral muscle during a match against Johnny Gargano on the January 24, 2025, episode of Friday Night SmackDown, has maintained a determined spirit throughout his rehabilitation. After undergoing surgery, Crews remains in recovery, temporarily absent from WWE events. Despite these challenges, the former WWE United States Champion did not let his injury keep him from success beyond wrestling.
During his recovery, Crews announced on Instagram that he has officially graduated from college with honors. Years ago, he left Auburn University prior to graduating in order to pursue his lifelong dream of becoming a professional wrestler. Now, Crews has finished what he started, earning his degree and sharing this accomplishment with his supporters.
“It took 37 years, but we got it done! It’s never too late to do anything! Today, it is official! College graduate with honors!👨🏾🎓I originally left Auburn University before I graduated to chase my dream of becoming a Wrestler. I’m glad I decided to go back and finish what I started all those years ago. 🙏🏿🙌🏿,”
he wrote. —Apollo Crews, WWE Superstar
Insights Into Apollo Crews’ Injury Recovery
Recently, Apollo Crews provided his followers with an update regarding his recovery from injury through another social media post. Sharing photos of his gym sessions, he informed fans about his rigorous rehabilitation process and candidly reflected on the mental hurdles he faced as part of his journey back to health.
“Been crushin the rehab. Feeling good. I never really had any physical pain, but it took a while to get my mental game right after the injury happened. I’m over that hump now. Just waking up taking it day by day and putting in the work. 👊🏿 @carbondietcoach keeping me on top of my nutrition. 🥙💪🏿,”
he wrote. —Apollo Crews, WWE Superstar
What Lies Ahead for Apollo Crews
While the timeline for Apollo Crews’ return to WWE is still uncertain, fans and colleagues have expressed anticipation about his comeback. The wrestling community is also curious about what WWE might have in store for the former Intercontinental Champion once he is cleared to compete. With his commitment to both physical rehabilitation and his personal growth, Crews’ journey serves as inspiration both inside and outside the ring. His recent college graduation with honors underscores his determination to succeed, regardless of obstacles, and adds another impressive achievement to his career.
