WWE has been forced to make last-minute adjustments to its Crown Jewel lineup due to an unfortunate injury sustained by Rhea Ripley. The former Women’s World Champion suffered a fractured right orbital socket during a dramatic injury angle on WWE NXT. In a gripping scene, Ripley was shown backstage with Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez brandishing baseball bats, leading to a storyline that left Ripley bloodied and injured.
The Incident and Its Impact
The injury is believed to have occurred during a headbutt on the October 21st episode of Monday Night Raw. Following the incident, Ripley has been removed from the scheduled tapings for Monday Night Raw, which further complicates her participation in Crown Jewel.
Changes to the Crown Jewel Card
In the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer reported that WWE had originally planned for Ripley to compete in a singles match against Raquel Rodriguez at Crown Jewel. However, due to her injury, WWE is now considering replacing this match with a fatal four-way Women’s Tag Team Title bout. It appears to be the only adjustment made to the Crown Jewel card in light of Ripley’s situation.
As the wrestling community awaits further updates on the Crown Jewel event, fans are rallying behind Rhea Ripley, wishing her a swift recovery. Her absence will be felt in the ring, but her health is the top priority as WWE navigates this unexpected change.
Stay tuned for more developments regarding WWE’s Crown Jewel and Rhea Ripley’s recovery!