During WWE SummerSlam, Candice LeRae was involved in a harrowing ladder spot in a Six-Pack TLC Match featuring #DIY against teams like The Street Profits, Motor City Machine Guns, Andrade & Rey Fenix, Fraxiom, and the tag team champions The Wyatt Sicks. Despite The Wyatt Sicks successfully defending their titles, LeRae suffered a severe fall after a sequence involving Montez Ford, Tommaso Ciampa, and Johnny Gargano, leading to a dangerous moment in the match. LeRae addressed the incident afterward, emphasizing her resilience.
LeRae was knocked through a table when Montez Ford kicked Tommaso Ciampa into Johnny Gargano, who inadvertently pushed the ladder LeRae was standing on. Following the match, she posted a succinct but powerful message on Instagram stating, “Still Tougher Than You.”
Johnny Gargano Shares Personal and Candice LeRae’s Condition Following SummerSlam Incident
Johnny Gargano revealed details about his own physical state and gave insight into Candice LeRae’s wellbeing after the intense SummerSlam ladder match. Speaking backstage with Cathy Kelley, Gargano described his voice as severely affected, fearing it may be permanently damaged and threatening his future in voiceover work. He explained how difficult it was for him to speak properly following the match.
In his own words:
“You hear my voice? I have ice on my throat, this is my voice now. This is how I’ll talk forever. I’m done… Look, I was gonna have a great vocal, I was going to be a voiceover artist and now my career is over. And now who am I gonna voice? What character am I gonna voice? What character talks like this?”
Gargano also spoke passionately about the risk LeRae faced during the brutal ladder spot, describing the situation as nearly fatal for her, emphasizing the severity of the moment.
“They almost k*lled her, they almost m*rdered a woman, a mother of a child.”
The Aftermath of the Ladder Match and Its Potential Impact
This dangerous incident highlights the physical hazards professional wrestlers like Candice LeRae endure while performing high-risk maneuvers. The severity of the ladder spot at SummerSlam has brought increased attention to performer safety in WWE events. LeRae’s quick acknowledgment of her toughness and Gargano’s raw response underline the emotional and physical toll sustained in such matches. Fans and officials alike will likely be watching closely for updates on LeRae’s recovery and any changes in protocols for future ladder matches and similar high-risk spots.
