Although fans thought it was just a work and the bruising was created via make up, Cody Rhodes's injury is 100 percent real.

Less than an hour before Hell in a Cell, the WWE confirmed his injury, stating that he completely tore right pectoral tendon. When Cody came to the ring and took off his gear, the severity of his injury was on full display for all to survey — the entire right side of his chest and arm were entirely black and blue.

Now, with an injury as severe as this, we can't help but ask: How did the WWE clear Cody to wrestle?

Well, a WWE source informed WrestlingNews.Co that he couldn't sustain any more damage since his pec was already completely torn. The outlet also learned that some "high-risk" moves were cut from the match, including a moonsault, due to the injury.

According to the New York Sports Medicine Institute, a torn pectoral muscle usually requires surgery to repair the tear and re-attach the tendon to the bone. Then, it can take anywhere from six months to a year for a full recovery.

Ugh, we are so sad about this! Cody seems to be so safe, so how did he get injured?