All aboard the excuse train. Elon Musk is already trying to figure out ways to back out of his fight with Mark Zuckerberg. According to a recent WSJ post, Musk announced he might require surgery before stepping into the ring. The billionaire has been open about his health struggles, including chronic back pain and grueling work hours that have taken a toll on his sleep. Meanwhile, Zuckerberg seems to be all systems go for the showdown. The Meta CEO, known for his penchant for fitness and martial arts, is foaming at the mouth to give this a go. As per a post on Threads, he’s ready for the fight today and has even proposed a date. “I’m ready today,” he said. “Not holding my breath. Image: KnowTechie The Musk-Zuckerberg face-off has been simmering for a while now, with the rivalry escalating after Zuckerberg launched Threads to compete with Musk’s X Corp. Their anticipated cage match has the tech world on edge, wondering if two of the most influential figures in the industry will actually trade silicon for sweat in the ring. Despite the health concerns, Musk has announced that the fight will be livestreamed on X, with proceeds going to charity for veterans. Yet, as a CNBC report notes, Musk’s potential surgery could delay this charitable brawl. Exact date is still in flux. I’m getting an MRI of my neck & upper back tomorrow. May require surgery before the fight can happen. Will know this week.— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 7, 2023…Musk suddenly needs an MRI before the Zuckerberg cage match