The WWE Universe was met with a somber moment last night as Rhea Ripley, known to her fans as Mami, was compelled to relinquish the Women’s World Championship. The announcement came at the beginning of Monday Night RAW in Montreal, where a visibly upset Ripley disclosed the unfortunate news of her injury. She recounted the events of the previous week’s RAW, pinpointing the altercation with Liv Morgan, her newfound archenemy, as the cause of her hurt shoulder. The question on everyone’s mind was when the injury took place.
Liv Morgan had initiated her “Liv Morgan Revenge Tour” in Philadelphia the week following WrestleMania 40, catching Ripley off guard with a backstage attack. The assault was relentless, and during the scuffle, Morgan threw Ripley against a wall not once, but twice. It was at this juncture, as Ripley collided shoulder-first with the wall, that the injury was sustained.
As Ripley opened this week’s RAW, she indicated that her absence from the ring as part of Judgment Day would be a significant one. This news was a blow to her followers, but Liv Morgan seemed unfazed. In a backstage interview, Morgan wore a smug expression, implying that Ripley’s misfortune was a twist of karma. With Ripley sidelined, the WWE is now tasked with finding a new Women’s World Champion, and the upcoming episode of Monday Night RAW is set to be a battleground for the contenders. However, Ripley warned that upon her return, she would be seeking retribution.
The specifics of Ripley’s injury were later confirmed by Bryan Alvarez of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Ripley had suffered an AC joint sprain, a common shoulder injury involving the acromioclavicular joint. Despite its frequency, the recovery timeline for such an injury is extensive. Alvarez reported that regaining mobility could take between four to six weeks, with a full recovery possibly extending to three months. This prognosis meant Ripley would be out of action for a considerable duration.
While Ripley recuperates, she is likely to be reflecting on her career trajectory that was abruptly interrupted by the injury. Yet, fans of Mami can be assured that she is not one to be easily defeated. Known for her resilience, Ripley is expected to come back into the WWE arena with even more determination and ferocity, ready to reclaim her spot at the top.
A poll has been circulating among fans, inquiring about the possibility of Rhea Ripley embarking on her own “revenge tour” upon her return to the ring. The options are simple: “Yes” or “No.” With no votes cast yet, the discussion is open for fans to speculate on Ripley’s next move in the WWE narrative.
