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Rhea Ripley reveals recovery progress following knee surgery

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 3:55 AM

Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Rhea Ripley reveals recovery progress following knee surgery

Summary

Rhea Ripley shared an injury update, stating she has started walking after surgery for a torn meniscus in June. She acknowledged her recovery from the injury sustained at Night of Champions but cautioned fans about the differences between walking and wrestling. Ripley vacated the WWE Women’s Championship in July, with plans for a title match against the Interim Champion upon her medical clearance. Ripley underwent surgery in August and did not provide a clear timeline for her return to the ring, suggesting she may remain sidelined for the rest of the year.

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Status Watch

•Rhea Ripley recovering from torn meniscus surgery
•Started walking again, cautions fans about wrestling return
•Vacated WWE Women’s Championship in July
•Plans for title match after medical clearance
•Surgery was necessary after initial treatment failed

Latest Updates

3:55 AMYahoo Sports — Rhea Ripley Provides Injury Update, Says She Had to Relearn How to Walk

What they're saying

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Rhea Ripley is on the road to recovery, but it could be a while before the Women’s Royal Rumble winner returns to the squared circle.Ripley has been sidelined since undergoing surgery to repair a torn meniscus in her right knee, an injury she suffered at Night of Champions.On Wednesday, a viral TikTok shows Ripley walking […] The post Rhea Ripley Provides Injury Update, Says She Had to Relearn How to Walk appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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