Chelsea Green says she holds no resentment toward Michael Hayes following her interim WWE Women’s Championship victory at SummerSlam, where she publicly dedicated the win to him. The dedication came after Hayes’ comments on WWE Unreal, where he said Green was “not built for, nor should she be in the Charlotte Flair role or Tiffany Stratton.”
Speaking with CBS Sports, Green explained that Hayes reacted positively and took the gesture exactly as intended.
“He can dish it, but he can also take it,” Green said. “I sent him a text this morning, ‘Have you seen that I dedicated the title to you?’ He loved it. He was laughing. He is such a good sport. And I wish that what he said wasn’t cropped and edited to make it seem like that’s all he said because I know in my heart that he probably had a million kind things to say about me.”
Green made clear she never interpreted Hayes’ comments as disrespectful, saying they reflected how she was viewed creatively at the time.
“At the end of the day, what he said was the truth. It was the truth in that moment. It was his truth. It was Creative’s truth. It might have been Triple H’s truth, I don’t know. I’m totally glad he said it. No regrets.”
Green Says Support From Charlotte Flair and Tiffany Stratton Meant More Than Fans Realize
Green also spoke about fan‑shot footage from SummerSlam showing Charlotte Flair and Tiffany Stratton applauding her celebration after the match. She said the moment resonated deeply because it reflected the respect of her peers—something she values even more than public reaction.
“When I saw that angle,” Green said. “It was very sweet because, at the end of the day, I love the love and support I get from my fans, but what really matters is the love, support, and respect that my coworkers and peers have for me.”
She continued by explaining why that support matters so much to her.
“Because if I wasn’t a good person, if I hadn’t lifted them when they needed it, if I wasn’t bumping for them and helping their storylines progress, I don’t think they would be doing that for me.”
Green’s comments paint a picture of a performer who values honesty, accountability and the respect of those she works with. Despite Hayes’ remarks on WWE Unreal, she made clear that she views the situation positively and appreciates the support she received from the locker room following her SummerSlam win.
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