Niven says her in-ring comeback could take a long time
Summary
– Piper Niven said fans should not count her out, but her WWE return may take a long time
– Niven underwent an anterior discectomy in May to address a neck-related issue
– She has not wrestled since defeating Charlotte Flair on the August 22 episode of SmackDown
Piper Niven is giving fans a clearer update on her WWE status.
Niven has been away from in-ring action since the August 22 episode of SmackDown, where she defeated Charlotte Flair. Chelsea Green later told fans that Niven was away on a “top secret special assignment.”
The situation became more serious in May when Niven underwent an anterior discectomy. The procedure is used to treat issues such as pinched nerves, herniated discs, or spinal cord compression in the neck.
Niven addressed questions about her future on social media, making it clear that she is not giving up. At the same time, a return could take a long time and may not happen at all.
Her message was meant to stop repeated questions during livestreams while still leaving the door open for a comeback.
The update shows that Niven is being realistic about her recovery. Cervical stenosis and neck-related procedures can create serious concerns for wrestlers, especially when it comes to taking bumps and returning to full contact.
Niven has been an important part of WWE’s women’s division, especially alongside Chelsea Green. Her absence has left questions about what comes next for both her and that pairing.
For now, there is no confirmed timetable for Niven’s return. Her latest message makes it clear that she still wants fans to keep hope, but she is not promising anything until her health allows it.
After watching Piper’s stream yesterday and knowing she potentially can’t wrestle again, I just want to say thank you piper for being the amazing human being you are and the years of kindness you have shown! Slaygent &Doudrop will live on❤️ cheers to the memories@PiperNivenWWE pic.twitter.com/HPeC9Av53b
— paige babes 🤭 (@tinybodybigvoid) June 12, 2026
