Chelsea Green remains interim women's champion while recovering from injury

Wrestling Inc1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 7:11 PM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Chelsea Green remains interim women's champion while recovering from injury
Summary

Chelsea Green, the WWE Interim Women's Champion, will stay on television while recovering from an orbital bone injury sustained last week on SmackDown. WWE plans to maintain her momentum, and Green is set to appear in a non-wrestling role on this Friday's SmackDown. Although she is expected to miss several weeks of in-ring action, WWE is optimistic about her recovery, potentially allowing her to return in early September. When she competes again, Green is expected to defend her title against Nia Jax, who attacked her after a previous match.

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  • Chelsea Green injured her orbital bone on SmackDown last week.
  • WWE plans to keep Green on television during her recovery.
  • She is scheduled for this Friday's SmackDown in a non-wrestling role.
  • A return to the ring is anticipated in early September.
  • Nia Jax is expected to be Green's first challenger upon her return.
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  • 7:11 PMWrestling IncBackstage Update On WWE Status Of Interim Women's Champ Chelsea Green Following Injury
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A backstage update on Chelsea Green's status following her orbital bone injury reveals that the Interim Women's Champion will remain on TV while recovering

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