Originally published on ProWrestlingSheet.

"The Man That Gravity Forgot" Neville has been sidelined with a fractured ankle ... and the former NXT Champ couldn't hold back his tears when the heartbreaking news was delivered.

Neville initially keeps his cool in the footage WWE.com posted of the wrestler getting checked out by Dr. Chris Amann -- but he's clearly emotional once he learns its more than likely broken or fractured.

For those who missed it, the WWE Superstar hurt his ankle on RAW during a match against Chris Jericho -- video of which can be SEEN HERE -- it's not pretty.

WWE reports Neville's injury will not require surgery and he should only be out for 2-3 months.