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Rhea Ripley out with injury, affecting WWE Women's Championship plans

Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 5:23 PM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Rhea Ripley out with injury, affecting WWE Women's Championship plans

Summary

WWE Women's Champion Rhea Ripley is dealing with an undisclosed injury, which could keep her sidelined for an extended period. The situation arose after she was replaced by Tiffany Stratton for the upcoming Night of Champions event. Plans for the SmackDown women's division are in flux as a result of Ripley's injury. While she most recently defended her title against Jade Cargill at the Clash In Italy PLE, her last match occurred on June 3, with no previous indication of an injury. The status of the championship and whether Ripley will be forced to vacate remains unclear.

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Status Watch

•Rhea Ripley has been replaced by Tiffany Stratton for Night of Champions.
•Ripley's injury situation prompts creative changes in WWE's women's wrestling plans.
•She last appeared in a match on June 3 and retained her title.
•The championship's status remains uncertain amid Ripley's potential absence.

Latest Updates

5:23 PMWrestling Inc — Injury Update On WWE Women's Champion Rhea Ripley

What they're saying

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An injury update has been provided on WWE Women's Champion Rhea Ripley, and it suggests Ripley could be absent for awhile, resulting in some creative changes
— Wrestling Incby staff@wrestlinginc.com (Eric Mutter)

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