In a shocking turn of events, Rhea Ripley, the reigning Women’s World Champion, has been compelled to relinquish her title following a “freak injury” sustained during an altercation with Liv Morgan backstage on last week’s edition of Raw. This unexpected development has left the WWE Universe stunned and the women’s division in a state of uncertainty.
The unfortunate incident unfolded when Liv Morgan launched an attack on Ripley, sending her crashing into a nearby wall. As a result of the altercation, Ripley suffered damage to her AC joint, where her collarbone and right shoulder connect. Initially, there was speculation that a chair shot from Morgan might have caused the injury, but subsequent reports clarified that this was not the case. Regardless, the severity of Ripley’s injury necessitates time away from in-ring competition for recovery.
Ripley’s tenure as Women’s World Champion has been nothing short of remarkable, solidifying her status as one of the most dominant forces in the WWE women’s division. Her historic title defense against Becky Lynch at WrestleMania 40 added another chapter to her legacy, following her monumental victory over Charlotte Flair at WrestleMania 39 to capture the championship.
Here is where the Rhea Ripley injury occurred: pic.twitter.com/GBWjoYTNIH
— FADE (@FadeAwayMedia) April 15, 2024
With Ripley sidelined due to injury, WWE has been left with no choice but to address the vacancy of the Women’s World Championship. In a bid to restore order to the division, it has been announced that a new champion will be crowned on next week’s episode of Raw, set to take place in Columbus, OH. However, the specifics regarding the method of determining the new champion remain shrouded in mystery, leaving fans eagerly awaiting further updates.
380 Days.
— RheaRipley_WWE (@RheaRipley_WWE) April 16, 2024
The fallout from Ripley’s injury has sent shockwaves throughout the WWE Universe, with fans and wrestlers alike expressing their concern and disappointment over the unexpected turn of events. Ripley herself has taken to social media to address the situation, expressing her gratitude for the support and well-wishes from fans during this challenging time.
As the WWE Universe grapples with the uncertainty surrounding the Women’s World Championship, wrestlingnews365 remains committed to providing comprehensive coverage of the latest developments and updates. Stay tuned as the situation continues to unfold, and join us in wishing Rhea Ripley a speedy recovery as she embarks on the road to returning to the ring and reclaiming her championship glory.
