The former Women’s World Champion suffers a bloody nose during four-way match in Japan
Summary
– Rhea Ripley was injured during WWE’s SuperShow at Ryogoku Sumo Hall in Tokyo
– A mid-air collision with IYO SKY left Ripley bloodied and escorted by medical staff
– Despite the injury, Ripley shared a lighthearted update and thanked fans in Japan
Rhea Ripley’s trip to Japan took a painful turn during WWE’s SuperShow at Ryogoku Sumo Hall. The former Women’s World Champion competed in a four-way match against IYO SKY, Stephanie Vaquer, and Raquel Rodriguez when a sudden mid-air collision left her bloodied and shaken.
The incident happened when Raquel Rodriguez launched IYO SKY across the ring, accidentally sending her crashing into Ripley. The impact struck Ripley in the face, busting her nose open and forcing WWE medical staff to step in. Ripley was escorted to the back for treatment as fans watched with concern.
Later that night, Ripley posted a short video on Twitter showing her swollen and bloodied nose while smiling through the pain. She captioned it, “Thank you Japan 😂 I still love you!” earning praise from fans for her toughness and humor.
WWE has not announced whether the injury will keep Ripley out of action, though her status for Saturday Night’s Main Event remains uncertain. Known for her strength and fearlessness, Ripley has pushed through injuries before, and fans are hopeful she will recover quickly.
The Tokyo crowd again saw why Rhea Ripley remains one of WWE’s toughest and most respected competitors.
Thank you Japan 😂 I still love you! pic.twitter.com/lOU7s2zavC
— RheaRipley_WWE (@RheaRipley_WWE) October 18, 2025
