Overview
- Ripley told content creator Nina Drama at a Power Slap appearance on Friday that she suffered a slight meniscus tear and cannot bend her knee well.
- She last defended the WWE Women’s Championship at Clash in Italy on May 31 and was announced as sidelined on the June 12 episode of SmackDown.
- Ripley said the tear is in an unusual spot, that the knee still throbs and tires, and that she does not know how long recovery will take.
- Reports say WWE changed Night of Champions plans because of her injury, and the company could vacate the title if she is not cleared for SummerSlam.
- If WWE strips the belt, the title would likely be placed on the line in a new match at a major show, and Ripley’s absence removes a top draw from the women’s roster while she recovers.