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Chelsea Green confirms injury with broken orbital bone after WWE match

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 3:11 PM

Last updated Aug 9, 2026

Chelsea Green confirms injury with broken orbital bone after WWE match
Summary

Chelsea Green, the interim WWE Women's Champion, has announced she sustained a broken orbital bone during a Friday episode of "WWE SmackDown" in Philadelphia. Green confirmed the injury in an Instagram video, stating it feels frustrating and she is currently processing her recovery. This incident follows a recent surgery for reigning champion Rhea Ripley due to a torn meniscus. While the exact circumstances of Green's injury remain unclear, her return timeline is also unconfirmed. Ripley is expected to return by the 2027 Royal Rumble event in February.

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Status Watch
  • •Chelsea Green suffered a broken orbital bone during SmackDown.
  • •Green confirmed the injury in an Instagram video.
  • •Rhea Ripley recently underwent surgery for a torn meniscus.
  • •Green captured the interim title at WWE SummerSlam.
  • •Ripley aims to return by the 2027 Royal Rumble.
Latest Updates
  • 3:11 PMYahoo Sports — New WWE Champion Chelsea Green Is Injured, And Triple H Has A Huge Decision To Make
  • 2:19 PMWrestling Inc — New WWE Women's Champion Chelsea Green Injured
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The WWE Women's Championship has claimed another injury victim, this time with Chelsea Green revealing a broken orbital bone.

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