Booker T advises Chelsea Green to wrestle through injury
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Chelsea Green suffered an orbital bone injury shortly after winning the Interim WWE Women's Championship at SummerSlam. On his 'Hall of Fame' show, Booker T encouraged her to continue wrestling despite the injury. He suggested she wear a face mask to avoid aggravating the condition. Green expressed her disappointment about the injury occurring so soon after her title win. This situation follows a similar incident with the previous titleholder, Rhea Ripley, who also faced an injury that required her to step away from television.
- •Chelsea Green won the Interim WWE Women's Championship at SummerSlam.
- •She suffered an orbital bone injury after SummerSlam.
- •Booker T advised her to wrestle through the pain.
- •Green expresses frustration over the timing of her injury.
- •Rhea Ripley, the previous champion, also faced an injury setback.
- 3:00 PMWrestling Inc — WWE's Booker T On Chelsea Green's Injury: Work Through The Pain, Wear The Face Mask
"Chelsea Green suffered an orbital bone injury just days after winning the Interim WWE Women's title, but Booker T has advised her to soldier on.
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