Chelsea Green aims for title match with Rhea Ripley despite injury
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 4:20 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Chelsea Green, who recently broke her orbital bone, expressed determination to remain a champion after winning the Interim WWE Women's Title at SummerSlam. During a match on WWE SmackDown, she sustained the injury but avoided a serious setback. Green has been cleared for a 30-day period to recover and is targeting a match against current champion Rhea Ripley, who is sidelined with a torn meniscus. Green asserts her readiness to compete despite her injury challenges, emphasizing her resilience throughout her career.
- •Green won the Interim WWE Women's Title at SummerSlam.
- •She broke her orbital bone during her first match as champion.
- •WWE General Manager Nick Aldis granted her 30 days to recover.
- •Green wants a title match against Rhea Ripley.
- •Ripley is currently recovering from a torn meniscus.
- 4:20 PMWrestling Inc — WWE's Chelsea Green Says Broken Bones Won't Keep Her Down, Wants Rhea Ripley Match
"Chelsea Green is focused on being positive despite her recent injury and calls out Rhea Ripley for a future title match.
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