While it was first assumed that Rhea Ripley was injured during the attack on NXT, the angle was seemingly to write her off television. In a recent report, Fightful Select updated the WWE Universe stating that Ripley’s injury was legitimate, which came as a surprise for millions around the worldl.

A new update from PWInsider has put out more details related to her injury. As per the report, the former Women’s Champion suffered an injury during a headbutt spot against Liv Morgan on WWE RAW. The angle featured on NXT was just to write her off.

– PWInsider pic.twitter.com/hV81ER6FhA

— WrestlePurists (@WrestlePurists) October 31, 2024