Backstage News on Lars Sullivan Recent Absence From NXT TV

It was previously reported that Lars Sullivan was originally slated to face NXT Champion Andrade “Cien” Almas for the title at NXT Takeover: New Orleans as indicated by Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio. Instead, Almas will defend his title against Aleister Black at the show.
Sullivan hasn’t wrestled since defeating Lio Rush at the NXT Television Tapings in early January. He also wasn’t at last week’s NXT Television Tapings, and has also not been at the Performance Center lately.
On a recent episode of Wrestling Observer Radio, Meltzer revealed that Sullivan has a knee injury and a health issue. Meltzer also indicates that Sullivan should be back in action in the next week or two. The change was made to go with Aleister Black for the title match since Sullivan couldn’t return in time for last week’s tapings.

Source: Wrestling Observer Radio