Rhea Ripley Gives Update Following Knee Surgery - Fightful
Ripley said walking is not wrestling as fans speculated about an earlier comeback after she shared a brace-free recovery video.
- Former World Champion Rhea Ripley shared a TikTok video on Wednesday showing her walking without a knee brace, prompting fan speculation that her return to WWE action could be closer than previously believed.
- Ripley vacated the WWE Women Championship following a torn meniscus injury in May 2026, requiring surgery in August to repair the damage and forcing her off television.
- Addressing the excitement, Ripley cautioned fans that walking does not signal readiness to compete. "Walking and wrestling are very different = learnt how to walk last week so don't get too excited, stay patient with me," she wrote.
- In her absence, WWE crowned Chelsea Green as the Interim WWE Women Champion, though the label was later dropped as Ripley's recovery extended beyond initial projections.
- Ally SKY expressed optimism about Ripley's eventual return, stating, "I know her personality. She will come back when she is much stronger than before.
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Rhea Ripley Gives Update Following Knee Surgery - Fightful
In August, Rhea Ripley revealed that she had undergone knee surgery. Ripley has been sidelined since June with the injury. She was the reigning WWE Women's Champion at the time of her injury. In a new TikTok video, Rhea is shown walking without issue, which got fans excited about her potentially returning. She replied to…
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Rhea Ripley Responds To WWE Return Speculation Following Surgery
As PWMania.com previously reported, former WWE Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley is recovering from a torn meniscus and has recently undergone surgery to address the injury. A new video shared on TikTok shows Ripley walking in a gym during a training session without any apparent difficulties. The video has generated excitement among fans, suggesting that Ripley […]
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