Former WWE performer Gurv Sihra has delivered a positive update on his recovery from a collapsed lung, saying recent X-rays have shown his lungs have returned to normal following a frightening injury sustained last month.
Sihra, one half of the longtime tag team The Bollywood Boyz alongside his brother Harv Sihra, revealed that he is continuing to recover but appears to be nearing an important medical milestone. While he has not yet been cleared to fly, he indicated that clearance could arrive soon as the remaining effects of the collapsed lung continue to subside.
“The road to recovery continues,” Sihra wrote. “X-Rays show my lungs are back to normal and there is very little air bubbles left in my chest-cavity from the collapsed lung. I still can't fly at the moment, however, I should be cleared soon. Thank you all for your continued love and support.”
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The update is encouraging news after an incident that Sihra has described as deeply serious. The injury occurred on September 19 while The Bollywood Boyz were competing for Pure Power Wrestling in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. Gurv and Harv faced Shaun Martens and Sydney Steele in the match, which ultimately ended in a championship victory for the Sihra brothers.
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Gurv said the injury happened while he was performing an elbow drop, a maneuver he had executed countless times over the course of his career. Despite the routine nature of the move, he immediately realized that something was wrong. He was able to finish the match, but his condition deteriorated once he returned backstage.
After the bout, Sihra experienced trouble breathing and feared that he could be dying. A doctor later told him he had been fortunate to survive the ordeal. Those details placed an understandably sobering context around the wrestler’s subsequent absence from regular appearances and travel.
Recovery Continues After a Serious In-Ring Scare
A collapsed lung, also known as a pneumothorax, occurs when air enters the space between a lung and the chest wall. The condition can interfere with normal breathing and may require immediate medical attention depending on its severity. Sihra’s own update makes clear that air remained in his chest cavity after the initial injury, though he now says there are only very small amounts left.
For a wrestler whose work has taken him throughout the United States and Canada, the inability to fly has been a notable practical limitation. Travel is a central part of life for independent wrestlers, particularly performers like The Bollywood Boyz, who have worked dates across multiple regions and promotions. Sihra did not provide a specific return date or state that he has been fully medically cleared for in-ring competition.
Instead, his message focused on the progress visible in his X-rays and on the expectation that he may soon be cleared to fly. That distinction remains important. The latest medical news is positive, but Sihra’s recovery is still ongoing, and any eventual return to the ring will depend on his continued healing and medical clearance.
The response from fans has evidently meant a great deal to Sihra during the process. His public thank-you recognized the support he has received since the injury, while the accompanying image of him wearing a medical mask underscored that this has been a genuine health recovery rather than an ordinary break from wrestling.
A Championship Win Amid the Emergency
There was one bright spot in the difficult circumstances surrounding the September 19 match. Despite Gurv’s injury, The Bollywood Boyz defeated Martens and Steele to capture the Pure Power Wrestling Tag Team Championship. The victory marked the first time Gurv and Harv had held the PPW tag titles.
It was also the twelfth different tag team championship won by the brothers during their careers. That total reflects the depth of their work as a tandem, which has extended across major television platforms, Canadian wrestling promotions and independent events in the United States.
The PPW title change will understandably be remembered alongside the emergency that followed the match. Gurv completing the bout before seeking help speaks to the toughness that wrestlers often bring into competition, but the aftermath also serves as a sharp reminder that serious injuries can occur on even familiar moves. The elbow drop was not a new or experimental spot for Sihra; it was a move he knew well. Nevertheless, the outcome was life-threatening.
For performers, promoters and fans, the episode highlights the importance of responding quickly when an athlete recognizes unusual pain, breathing difficulty or other warning signs. In Sihra’s case, the medical assessment after the match proved essential. His later statement that a doctor told him he was lucky to survive emphasizes just how dangerous the situation became.
The Bollywood Boyz Remain a Familiar Team on the Independent Scene
Gurv and Harv Sihra remain among the more recognizable tag teams to emerge from WWE in the last decade. Before their WWE release more than five years ago, the brothers became widely known to television audiences as The Bollywood Boyz. They later continued to build their résumé through independent bookings in both Canada and the United States.
Their profile has also kept them connected to the broader national wrestling landscape. The duo has made occasional appearances connected to AEW and Ring of Honor while continuing to take independent dates. That versatility has allowed them to remain active and visible after their WWE run, even as they have worked in an environment where frequent travel and a demanding schedule are common.
Tag team wrestling has been the foundation of the brothers’ careers, and their dozen different championship reigns as a team illustrate their longevity. The PPW Tag Team Championship win added another entry to that history, though the focus in the immediate aftermath shifted entirely to Gurv’s health.
Harv has not been separated from the story emotionally or professionally. The two have spent much of their careers together, making Gurv’s health situation one that naturally affects the team as a whole. Until Gurv receives full clearance, the priority remains his recovery rather than the next booking or title defense.
No Return Date Announced
Sihra did not announce a date for his return to the ring, and he did not say that he has resumed traveling. His latest statement does, however, offer the most reassuring public indication yet that the most dangerous phase of the situation has passed.
The detail that his lungs are “back to normal” on X-rays is particularly encouraging, while the remaining air in his chest cavity appears to be decreasing. Still, the fact that he cannot currently fly shows that recovery has not yet concluded. It will be up to medical professionals to determine when the remaining restrictions can be lifted.
For now, The Bollywood Boyz’ supporters can take heart from Gurv Sihra’s outlook. Less than two months after suffering a collapsed lung during a match, he is describing steady progress, expressing gratitude for the support around him and looking ahead to a potential clearance in the near future.
The September 19 title victory in Lethbridge will stand as a milestone for the brothers, their twelfth distinct tag team championship triumph. More importantly, Gurv’s latest update provides welcome confirmation that he is moving in the right direction after an incident that could have had far worse consequences.
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