Rhea Ripley Undergoes Knee Surgery, Update on WWE Women's Title Situation
WWE kept Ripley’s title and crowned Chelsea Green interim champion after the champion said surgery became necessary for a slight meniscus tear.
- WWE Women's Champion Rhea Ripley announced she underwent knee surgery to repair a long-term injury, though the company opted not to strip the Australian superstar of her title.
- The injury, a slight meniscus tear, has sidelined The Eradicator since June 12; surgery was not the preferred path but became necessary after persistent issues.
- Chelsea Green captured the interim WWE Women's Championship in a five-way ladder match at WWE SummerSlam, reshaping SmackDown storylines as original plans for other superstars were scrapped.
- WWE is reportedly making a 'strong internal push' to ensure Ripley does not rush her recovery, though there is currently no definitive timeline for her return to the ring.
- Analysts note 'rumblings' that the title could be vacated, though WWE maintains the interim belt strategy; more information is expected on SmackDown this Friday.
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Rhea Ripley Has Knee Surgery – ‘It Wasn’t A First Option, But It Was Needed’
WWE Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley could be out of action for much longer than first anticipated, as the popular Superstar has had surgery. Ripley has been out of action since May’s WWE Clash in Italy pay-per-view event, and has been dealing with a knee injury. Taking to social media, Ripley shared that 14 years in sports and professional wrestling have finally caught up with her, and that she will be having surgery. She wrote, “Life update. After…
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