Sylvester Stallone recently disclosed on the Season 2 premiere of 'The Family Stallone' that he has been grappling with a debilitating injury sustained during the filming of 'The Expendables.' The incident occurred during a scene where Stallone was tackled by co-star and WWE legend Steve Austin, resulting in dislocated shoulders and a fractured neck. This unfortunate mishap has led Stallone to undergo a total of seven back surgeries, with the need for more in the future.
Following the injury, Stallone required a metal plate in his neck and spinal fusions to address the severe damage. Reflecting on the incident, Stallone admitted to engaging in risky behavior by performing his own stunts, emphasizing the importance of caution on set. His wife, Jennifer Flavin, expressed concern over the toll these surgeries have taken on Stallone, describing it as a 'scary time' whenever he undergoes a procedure related to the 'Expendables' injury.
