Rhea Ripley has been away from WWE television for quite some time now. She has been on hiatus, recovering from her injury. It occurred when Liv Morgan attacked The Eradicator backstage at WWE and legitimately injured her right arm. Thus, it caused her to vacate the Women’s World Championship, which Morgan eventually won.
In the absence of Rhea Ripley, the entire landscape of her previously involved storylines has changed. Some tension has been observed in Ripley’s stable The Judgment Day. Apart from that, what is notable is that Liv Morgan has been trying to get close to Ripley’s on-screen love interest, Dominik Mysterio.
In fact, in an episode of Monday Night RAW, Morgan was also seen initiating a kiss with Mysterio. This shocked the entire pro wrestling community, and fans began hoping for Rhea Ripley’s return to take place sooner rather than later. As of now, upsetting details about The Eradicator’s return have come into the spotlight.
Latest update on Rhea Ripley’s injury and rehab
An update on Rhea Ripley’s injury and rehab has been reported by Dave Meltzer on the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. According to the report, Rhea has been rehabbing her shoulder instead of having surgery.
The report also claims that, as of now, there’s no news of Ripley’s return happening at SummerSlam. However, if the recovery occurs faster than expected or if her appearance is required on WWE television going forward, then her return might be a possibility.
As things stand, Rhea Ripley won't be back for SummerSlam:
"Ripley is rehabbing her shoulder rather than having surgery. Right now she’s not scheduled back for SummerSlam but we were also told if she heals up faster than expected or if the storyline changes to where they need… pic.twitter.com/RWjssYLVuA
— Wrestle Features (@WrestleFeatures) June 7, 2024
Finally, Meltzer wrote, “If rehab can’t mend the shoulder enough, she could need surgery.” It is to be noted that SummerSlam is set to take place on August 3, 2024. Thus, according to the report by Meltzer, Ripley might stay away from WWE television until August.
This might make fans of Rhea unhappy since they were eagerly looking forward to her return after the latest developments. It is now to be seen if any other update on The Eradicator’s current status will come into the spotlight in the upcoming days.
What might happen upon Rhea Ripley’s return to WWE?
Rhea Ripley might receive a huge pop from the fans upon her return. Stating that the question remains what might happen when The Eradicator finally makes a return to the Stamford-based promotion.
It can be assumed that upon her return to WWE, Ripley might begin a feud with Morgan. Since she was the one who caused the injury and forced Ripley to vacate the title. Also, Liv’s current interest in Dominik might also be another reason for Ripley seeking revenge on Liv.
The main confusion remains regarding Dominik. It is yet to be known how Mysterio feels for Morgan and whether they have anything going on apart from what meets the eye. Some fans have speculated that Mysterio might betray Ripley upon her return and side with Morgan.
If that happens, it would be interesting to see who sides with Mysterio and who sides with Ripley. Also, it is to be seen if the Triple H-led promotion has any other plans in store for Rhea going forward. Anyway, nothing can be said unless The Eradicator shows up at the largest wrestling promotion in the world.