Women’s World Champion confirms meniscus tear and uncertain WWE comeback
Summary
– Rhea Ripley confirmed she suffered a slight meniscus tear in her knee
– Ripley said the injury is healing, but she still cannot fully bend her leg
– Her return timeline remains uncertain, and WWE’s SummerSlam plans may be affected
Rhea Ripley has finally confirmed the nature of her knee injury, but there is still no clear timetable for her return.
While speaking with Nina Drama, the Women’s World Champion revealed that she suffered a slight tear in her meniscus.
Ripley said the injury is healing and getting stronger, but she still cannot fully bend her knee.
That limitation continues to affect basic movement, including getting up, bending down, and crouching.
Ripley also admitted that doctors do not have a firm answer on how long she will remain out because the tear happened in an unusual spot.
She has already been sidelined for more than a month and said the knee feels better overall, but it still begins to hurt and throb.
The uncertainty could create problems for WWE as SummerSlam approaches.
Reports previously indicated that Ripley was expected to defend the WWE Women’s Championship against either Alexa Bliss or Jacy Jayne.
Once Ripley was injured, WWE reportedly held off on finalizing creative plans while waiting for a clearer medical update.
Her availability could also affect other matches on the card, including the rumored direction for Charlotte Flair and Jade Cargill.
For now, Ripley has answered the biggest question about what happened to her knee.
The question of when she will be cleared to wrestle remains completely up in the air.
