Viento Levante is set for a period away from in-ring competition as he prepares to undergo surgery on his right knee.

DDT Pro-Wrestling announced that Levante requested time off in order to have the procedure. The surgery is intended to address both a torn ACL and osteoarthritis affecting his right knee, two issues that have been causing the 27-year-old wrestler discomfort.

Levante explained that he had been dealing with pain and discomfort in the knee before consulting a doctor. While he was informed that he could have continued wrestling in his present condition, the recommendation was for surgery. Levante elected to move forward with the operation with the goal of returning in the best possible condition rather than attempting to work through the issue indefinitely.

Decision made with a long-term return in mind

A torn ACL is a significant injury for any athlete, especially a professional wrestler whose work places repeated strain on the knees through running, jumping, landing, lifting, and maintaining balance in the ring. The added diagnosis of osteoarthritis means Levante is also dealing with a joint condition affecting the same knee.

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Levante’s decision was not presented as a reaction to an immediate inability to compete. Instead, he chose surgery despite having the option of remaining active. That distinction underlines the long-term focus behind the leave: addressing the right-knee issues now and beginning the process of getting back to full strength for a future comeback.

DDT did not announce a timetable for the surgery, rehabilitation process, or Levante’s eventual return to competition. As a result, there is currently no confirmed date for when he may be cleared to wrestle again. Recovery from knee surgery can vary substantially depending on the nature of the procedure, the rehabilitation process, and the individual athlete’s condition.

For now, the key confirmed development is that Levante will be stepping away from the ring to undergo treatment. Any expectation surrounding the length of his absence will remain uncertain until further information is provided following the operation and his subsequent recovery.

Last match took place September 21

Levante’s most recent match took place on September 21. The announcement of his leave arrived shortly afterward, on September 25, making clear that his decision to pursue surgery followed a period in which he was still able to compete while managing the discomfort in his right knee.

His last match now stands as the latest entry in a career that has been tied to DDT since its beginning. Levante started wrestling for the promotion in 2019 and has remained part of its roster throughout his in-ring career. The upcoming absence will therefore mark a notable interruption for a performer who has spent his entire wrestling journey to date within the DDT environment.

At 27 years old, Levante is approaching the operation with the stated aim of putting himself in ideal shape for what comes next. The choice to prioritize medical treatment rather than continue competing while carrying the injury reflects an effort to protect his future in the ring.

What the announcement confirms

  • Viento Levante has requested time away from DDT Pro-Wrestling.
  • He will undergo surgery on his right knee.
  • The procedure is related to a torn ACL and osteoarthritis.
  • Levante had experienced discomfort in the knee before seeing a doctor.
  • He was told he could continue wrestling, but surgery was recommended.
  • He chose the operation so he can work toward returning in top condition.
  • His last match was held on September 21.
  • No return date or recovery timetable has been announced.

A pause in a DDT career that began in 2019

Levante has been wrestling in DDT since 2019, the year his career began. That continuity gives the current situation a clear personal and professional significance. He is not merely taking a short break from a promotion he joined later in his career; he is stepping away from the company that has been his wrestling home from the outset.

In professional wrestling, performers often face difficult choices when an injury does not make competition immediately impossible. The ability to continue appearing does not necessarily mean continuing is the best option for the performer’s long-term health or ring career. Levante’s case illustrates that tension. He had the ability to keep wrestling as he was, but the medical recommendation and his own desire to return at his best led him toward surgery.

That does not establish a specific recovery schedule, nor does it answer when Levante will be able to begin training again. It does, however, establish his intended direction. The focus is on treatment, rehabilitation, and a return after he has had the opportunity to properly address the condition of his right knee.

DDT’s announcement provides no indication that Levante’s absence is connected to anything beyond the right-knee injury and planned surgery. There is also no announced replacement plan, no confirmed changes to future cards, and no indication of what his first match back could be. Those are details that may become clearer only after the surgery and as his recovery progresses.

ACL injury and osteoarthritis both affect the same knee

The combination of the reported conditions makes the right knee the central issue in Levante’s decision. The ACL is one of the major ligaments involved in stabilizing the knee, while osteoarthritis affects the joint. For a wrestler, knee stability and comfort are integral to virtually every part of a match, from footwork and rope-running to taking falls and delivering offense.

Levante had been feeling discomfort, and the doctor’s recommendation supplied a clear medical path. By opting for surgery now, he is taking a step designed to improve the condition of the knee before attempting to resume the demands of regular competition.

It is important not to project a recovery outcome beyond what has been confirmed. There has been no announcement regarding the exact surgical procedure, the expected rehabilitation milestones, or whether the operation will address every aspect of the knee issue in a single process. There has also been no projected return window. The only certainty is that Levante will be absent while he undergoes surgery and works toward his comeback.

Looking ahead

The next update on Viento Levante will likely concern the surgery itself or the early stages of his recovery, but no such timing has been provided. Until then, DDT’s roster will move forward without him while he concentrates on treatment for his torn ACL and osteoarthritis in the right knee.

Levante’s message makes the purpose of the leave clear: he wants to return in the strongest condition possible. That goal will now depend on the operation and the rehabilitation that follows. For the 27-year-old, the immediate priority is not another match but giving his knee the attention needed for a healthier and more sustainable return to the ring.

His September 21 match remains his final bout before the announced hiatus. When Levante does return, it will come after a deliberate decision to pause his DDT career, undergo surgery, and pursue the opportunity to compete again without continuing to carry the same right-knee concerns.

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