Cain Velasquez only debuted on SmackDown last week, but it looks like any plans for a lengthy run with WWE are already in jeopardy.

One thing many watching will have noticed (other than the fact that no-one in the audience knew who he was) was that he was wearing a pretty hefty leg brace and seemed to be limping slightly.

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Speaking on Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer revealed that Velasquez needs to undergo surgery and will be out for several months.

“They could do Cain [at WrestleMania vs Brock Lesnar] you know do a one and one, Cain gets the surgery and comes back, but if Cain gets the surgery I’m not sure he’s back — if he gets full reconstructive surgery on that knee… let’s say he gets it in November, he’s missing Mania for sure, not even a chance. Maybe he can get minor surgery and be back… maybe.”

There is still speculation that Velasquez will be making his in-ring debut at the upcoming Crown Jewel show in Saudi Arabia, but this will likely be confirmed one way or another on SmackDown in the coming weeks.

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If he is able to do that match, he will likely undergo surgery in November, but there is no timetable for a potential return.