Interim WWE Women’s Champion Chelsea Green is facing an uncertain recovery timeline after sustaining a fractured orbital bone during the Friday night episode of “WWE SmackDown” in Philadelphia, according to reports from Bryan Alvarez of the Wrestling Observer. Green confirmed the injury herself through an Instagram video, detailing that the impact sent her directly to the emergency room.
SmackDown Fallout Lands Interim Champion in the Emergency Room
The injury occurred live on television just days after Green captured the Interim WWE Women’s Championship in a chaotic Ladder Match at SummerSlam, defeating a field that included Charlotte Flair, Jade Cargill, Lash Legend, and Tiffany Stratton. Speaking to her followers on Instagram, Green addressed the physical toll of the incident.
Day-by-Day Recovery Leaves In-Ring Future Unclear
According to her video statement, Green said she ended up in the emergency room with a broken orbital bone, noting that while it feels awful, the visible bruising looks amazing all things considered. She added that she does not yet know what the timeline looks like for her in-ring future, admitting the situation feels frustrating and noting that she plans to take the recovery process day by day.
Division Rocked by Titleholder Injuries
Green’s medical setback compounds a difficult stretch for the WWE women’s division, which has lost multiple titleholders to injuries. Just last week, reigning WWE Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley revealed she underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus sustained earlier in the summer.
Management Targets Royal Rumble 2027 for Ripley’s Return
Ripley’s absence forced WWE management to introduce the Interim Women’s Championship that Green subsequently won at SummerSlam. WWE officials reportedly target the Royal Rumble event in Arizona in February 2027 for Ripley’s potential in-ring return.
Fatal Influence Pinfall Precedes Hospital Visit
Green, meanwhile, had appeared on “SmackDown” intending to celebrate her newly won championship status before she and Tiffany Stratton were booked into a Women’s Tag Team Championship match against Fatal Influence, a bout that ended with Green taking the decisive pinfall before her trip to the emergency room.
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