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Rhea Ripley Undergoes Knee Surgery, Update on WWE Women's Title Situation
Chelsea Green won a five-woman ladder match for the interim title as WWE keeps Ripley champion during her recovery.
- After 14 years in professional wrestling and sports, Champion Rhea Ripley underwent surgery for a knee injury while remaining the WWE Women Champion during her recovery.
- The Eradicator has been sidelined since early June with a knee injury; WWE made a "strong internal push" for her to recover, but surgery ultimately became necessary.
- Chelsea Green won the Interim WWE Women Championship in a Ladder Match at WWE SummerSlam, reshaping the division and altering original plans for Jade Cargill and Tiffany Stratton.
- Our Bryan Alvarez noted "rumblings" that Ripley could vacate the title with Green becoming champion, though no return timeline has been announced for the Australian Superstar.
- Ripley noted she would see everyone "down the road," confirming her goal to return once healed; more information is expected on SmackDown this Friday.
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! WWE star Rhea Ripley announced on Thursday she underwent surgery on her right knee. Ripley is the reigning WWE women’s champion and one of the top stars on the SmackDown brand. COMPLETE PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE ON FOX NEWS DIGITAL Rhea Ripley prepares to deliver a move during the WWE Road to WrestleMania show on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas. (USA TODAY Network …
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