WWE star Rhea Ripley has subtly confirmed how she got injured in real life
Rhea Ripley was written off television in last week's episode of NXT after The Eradicator was attacked by Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez. Since this, The Mami has now been on a hiatus from the Stamford-based promotion. The incident on NXT was indeed a kayfabe angle to explain her absence.
However, reports indicate that Rhea is dealing with a real injury, with the attack serving as a way to write her off TV. Amidst this, Rhea Ripley liked an intriguing post on X (formerly Twitter), subtly hinting at the actual cause of her injury.
In the post, a fan speculated that the headbutt spot was likely not the source of her injury. Instead, they pointed to Rhea’s reaction after Liv Morgan’s double-knee codebreaker as the probable cause. By liking the post, Rhea seemingly confirmed that the fan's observation might indeed hold some truth.
Previously, reports suggested that Ripley had fractured her right orbital socket during a headbutt exchange with the Women's World Champion on the October 21, 2024 episode of RAW. However, her response on X seems to hint at a different injury cause, casting doubt on the initial report.
At Sportskeeda, we wish Rhea Ripley a swift and full recovery and look forward to her strong return to WWE soon.
When Rhea Ripley is expected to make her WWE comeback
Fans are eagerly awaiting the return of The Eradicator, as her rivalry with Liv Morgan remains unresolved. Currently, no reports specify a timeline for Rhea Ripley’s comeback. However, fans speculate that the 2025 Royal Rumble could be the ideal event for her return if she recovers by then.
The Royal Rumble Premium Live Event is scheduled for Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. This timeline gives Ripley ample time to recover and eventually make her comeback to WWE.
Many fans also believe that Ripley could win the Women's Royal Rumble match to reignite her rivalry with Liv Morgan. After securing victory in the traditional match, she could challenge Morgan and set up a high-stakes WrestleMania showdown at the Showcase of Immortals next year.
Additionally, RAW’s upcoming debut on Netflix could provide a fitting stage for Rhea Ripley's return. The red brand's move to Netflix would be a massive platform, with other legendary stars appearing, which would make the show even more monumental.
As of now, we’ll have to wait and see how things unfold and when Ripley will make her highly anticipated return.