WWE may have shared accidental update on potential Rhea Ripley return after real-life injury

This year has been a bumpy ride for Rhea Ripley as she has faced multiple unfortunate events. She started the year strongly by retaining her Women's World Championship twice, first against Nia Jax at Elimination Chamber Perth 2024 and then at WrestleMania XL against Becky Lynch.

After the Show of Shows, Rhea Ripley sustained an injury that kept her out for months. Upon her return, she was betrayed by her on-screen boyfriend, Dominik Mysterio, and was also booted out of The Judgment Day. She was recently engaged in a high-stakes feud with Liv Morgan. Now, unfortunately, she is sidelined again due to another injury.

It was reported that The Nightmare suffered a fractured right orbital socket and she might be out for a while. However, it seems like WWE has mistakenly spoiled Rhea Ripley’s comeback amid her injury. The Stamford-based promotion recently announced their European tour ahead of WrestleMania 41 which will start on March 14 and end on the 30th.

However, Ripley's name was mentioned alongside other superstars as part of the tour despite being injured right now. It seems like Mami will be back soon and will not miss WrestleMania 41.

WWE set to find a replacement for Rhea Ripley

WWE had some major plans for the Rhea and Liv Morgan saga. However, the unexpected injury has seemingly ruined the plans for this rivalry. Following the unfortunate news, the Stamford-based promotion had to look for a suitable replacement to challenge Liv Morgan.

According to a report by PWInsider, the upcoming episode of Monday Night RAW, which was pre-taped in Saudi Arabia, is supposed to feature a women’s Battle Royal Match to determine the number one contender for Liv Morgan’s Women’s World Championship.

It remains to see what immediate replacements Triple H and the creative team have in store for Liv Morgan and how long Ripley will be out.