WWE has confirmed that Rhea Ripley is currently undergoing evaluation after suffering a knee issue.
The update came during the June 12 episode of SmackDown, where Wade Barrett informed viewers that Ripley sustained a knee injury while in Italy and is now being assessed. At this time, there is no official word on the severity of the injury or how long she could be sidelined.
Injury Status Still Unclear
Details surrounding the situation remain limited. Ripley recently defended the WWE Women’s Championship against Jade Cargill at Clash in Italy, where she successfully retained her title. During that match, she did not show obvious signs of being significantly affected, making the timeline of the injury uncertain.
Ripley also continued to compete throughout WWE’s European tour, although fans observed that she was wearing a bandage on her leg during several appearances. It has not been confirmed whether the injury occurred during a match or outside of in-ring competition.
As of now, Ripley is still recognized as WWE Women’s Champion and has not vacated the title. That detail could suggest that the injury is not expected to force an immediate change, but no official decision has been announced.
More information is expected in the coming days or weeks as WWE completes its evaluation. Until then, Ripley’s status remains a developing situation as the company monitors one of its top champions.
Rhea Ripley Under Evaluation For Knee Injury Following WWE SmackDown Update
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