WWE wrestler Chelsea Green suffered a broken orbital bone during a tag-team match on SmackDown [2].
The injury creates immediate uncertainty for the Interim WWE Women’s Championship, as Green is unable to compete shortly after reaching a career milestone.
Green captured the Interim WWE Women’s Championship on Aug. 5, 2024 [1]. The injury occurred during a Friday night episode of SmackDown in the U.S. [3]. While some reports describe the bout as an impromptu match [1], other accounts state the injury happened during a loss to the team known as Fatal Influence while Green was paired with Tiffany Stratton [2].
"I have a broken orbital bone," Green said [2].
The injury resulted from impact sustained during the tag-team bout [3]. Green has not yet provided a timeline for her recovery or a date for her return to the ring.
"I don’t know what this means for my immediate future in WWE," Green said [2].
Staff from Fox News Latest said that Green suffered the injury only days after her title win at SummerSlam [1]. The orbital bone is the bony socket that surrounds the eye, and fractures in this area often require significant recovery time to ensure vision is not compromised.
Green's victory on Aug. 5, 2024 [1], was intended to establish her as a primary figure in the women's division. However, the report of the injury on Aug. 12, 2024 [2], puts her championship reign in jeopardy before it could fully develop.
“"I have a broken orbital bone."”
A champion being sidelined immediately after a major win often forces a promotion to either vacate the title or create a temporary replacement. Because this was an interim championship, WWE may use the injury to accelerate the unification of titles or introduce a new challenger to maintain momentum in the women's division.
