WWE Intercontinental Champion "Bad News" Barrett Suffers Injury At SmackDown Taping

WWE has confirmed via their official website that Intercontinental Champion "Bad News" Barrett suffered an injury to his shoulder at Tuesday night's SmackDown television taping.

WWE physician Dr. Chris Amann told WWE.com that Barrett "sustained an injury to his right shoulder when he was thrown into the barricade by Jack Swagger."

Dr. Amann also stated the following:

"After Barrett felt an immediate pain and a pop, we brought him back to the training room and the exam showed a separated shoulder. We’re going to do some additional testing this week and then sit down with him and talk about options for treatment for this injury."

As of the initial report, it is currently unknown whether or not Barrett will be able to compete in the Money in the Bank Contract Ladder Match at this Sunday's Money in the Bank event.

WrestlingNewsSource.com will continue to provide updates on this developing story as more information is made available.