The wrestling ring is feeling a little emptier these days as WWE star Rhea Ripley takes a step back due to an injury sustained right after her epic 360-day reign as WWE Women’s World Champion, which she relinquished post-WrestleMania 40. According to the ever-vigilant “Wrestling Observer Newsletter,” Ripley has chosen to skip surgery and instead is focusing on rehabbing her shoulder. This rehab process is likely why her Instagram is a treasure trove of casual posts featuring her fiancé, Buddy Matthews, and other daily adventures.
For all you hopeful fans out there, it looks like Ripley’s return to the ring isn’t aligned with SummerSlam’s schedule. However, there’s a twist! If Ripley’s shoulder heals faster than expected, or if the storyline involving Domminik Mysterio and Liv Morgan demands her presence, we might just see her make an appearance at SummerSlam. Fingers crossed, folks! But, if her rehab doesn’t work out, surgery is still on the table.
Meanwhile, the drama continues without Ripley. Liv Morgan has snagged the WWE Women’s World Championship and seems to be delighting in stirring the pot with Mysterio. Morgan claims this is all sweet revenge for Ripley’s past attacks. She’s been trolling Ripley and Mysterio on social media, even sharing a fan-made clip highlighting her triumphs over them. This trolling is setting the stage for Ripley’s eventual roaring return and a lot of pent-up aggression to unleash.
But for now, patience is the name of the game. Ripley’s road to recovery is a journey that fans will need to follow closely, hoping for her triumphant return to the squared circle.