Rhea Ripley’s Shoulder Injury Update: Reign Paused, SummerSlam Speculation, and Feud Brewing

Rhea Ripley’s impressive 360-day reign as the WWE Women’s World Champion came to an abrupt halt due to a shoulder injury following WrestleMania 40. Despite her reluctance to undergo surgery, Ripley is committed to rehabilitating her shoulder.

Her absence from the ring has been evident on social media, where she shares glimpses of her time with fiancé Buddy Matthews and others. Fans shouldn’t anticipate her return at SummerSlam, as her recovery timeline suggests otherwise.

Speculation suggests Ripley may still make an appearance at SummerSlam if her rehabilitation progresses faster than expected or if storyline demands arise, particularly involving Domminik Mysterio and Liv Morgan.

However, the possibility of surgery looms if her shoulder doesn’t respond to rehab as hoped. In the meantime, Morgan has seized the opportunity in Ripley’s absence, claiming the WWE Women’s World Championship and engaging in provocative antics with Mysterio, citing past altercations with Ripley as motivation.

Morgan’s recent social media taunts directed at Ripley and Mysterio hint at a brewing feud upon Ripley’s eventual return. Fans can anticipate a fiery confrontation and unresolved tensions. However, the timeframe for Ripley’s comeback remains uncertain, leaving fans in anticipation of her eventual retribution against Morgan and potential clashes with Mysterio.