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Chelsea Green retains WWE Interim Women’s Title despite orbital bone injury
WWE Interim Women’s Champion Chelsea Green is facing a period of recovery following a broken orbital bone and head trauma sustained during a tag team championship match on the August 7 episode of SmackDown.
SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis initially ordered Green to relinquish her title due to the injury. However, following an emotional promo regarding her career sacrifices, Aldis granted her a 30-day window to recover and receive medical clearance. Green has been instructed to use a protective face mask upon her return.
WWE Hall of Famer Mickie James praised Green’s recent televised segment, calling it one of the greatest promos she has ever witnessed. Meanwhile, AJ Styles reported seeing Green training at the WWE Performance Center, noting she appeared to be in good spirits despite the setback. During the same match, competitor Lainey Reid expressed regret that she had not caused more significant damage to Green.
Entities
AJ Styles · Chelsea Green · Mickie James · Nick Aldis · WWE
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Nick Aldis granted Green 30 days to recover and receive medical clearance before she must relinquish the title. www.wrestlezone.com · wrestlingheadlines.com · www.sportskeeda.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Mickie James praised Green’s emotional promo on SmackDown as one of the greatest she has ever seen. wrestlingheadlines.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Chelsea Green suffered a broken orbital bone and head trauma during a WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship match on the August 7 episode of SmackDown. www.wrestlezone.com · www.sportskeeda.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Lainey Reid stated that her only regret regarding the match was not causing more significant injury to Green. www.sportskeeda.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] WWE SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis initially ordered Chelsea Green to surrender the Interim Women’s Championship due to her injury. www.wrestlezone.com · wrestlingheadlines.com · www.sportskeeda.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] AJ Styles observed Green with trainers at the WWE Performance Center and suggested she may wear a protective mask for her return. www.sportskeeda.com