Rhea Ripley, a prominent WWE star, announced she has had surgery on her right knee. Ripley currently holds the title of WWE women’s champion and is a leading figure on the SmackDown brand.
Rhea Ripley’s Journey:
On Instagram, Ripley shared a personal update. “After almost 14 years in wrestling and a lifetime of sports, it caught up to me,” she wrote. She explained that surgery was not her first choice, but became necessary. “First one down… hopefully no more,” she added, expressing her resolve to recover and return to the sport she loves.
Ripley has been absent from “Friday Night SmackDown” since June 5 due to an unspecified injury, leaving fans uncertain about her return.
Championship Developments:
During Ripley’s absence, WWE crowned an interim women’s champion at SummerSlam. Chelsea Green won the title after defeating several competitors in a ladder match. This is Green’s first reign as champion, establishing her as a current leader in the women’s division.
Wrestling enthusiasts are eager to see Ripley recover and potentially face Green to unify the titles, a match highly anticipated by fans.
Ryan Gaydos serves as a senior editor for Fox News Digital.
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