# Chelsea Green WWE comeback

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/chelsea-green-wwe-comeback
> Updated: 2026-08-04T23:43:18.000Z. Sources: 22. Developments: 2.

After being diagnosed with supraventricular tachycardia during WrestleMania week and undergoing corrective heart surgery, Chelsea Green returned to WWE’s SmackDown roster. In August 2026 she captured the interim WWE Women’s Championship at SummerSlam in Minneapolis. On August 2, Green won a five‑competitor ladder match against Tiffany Stratton, Jade Cargill, Charlotte Flair and Lash Legend, becoming the last wrestler to retrieve the belt. The interim title was created because reigning champion Rhea Ripley was medically unable to defend her championship. Green thanked her 1.4 million Instagram followers for their support and reflected on the injuries she had overcome in a 13‑year career. The event drew roughly 70,000 fans, and the interim championship is slated to be unified with Ripley’s title when the champion returns.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-04: Chelsea Green Wins Interim WWE Women's Championship at SummerSlam

Chelsea Green captured the interim WWE Women’s Championship in a ladder match at SummerSlam 2026 in Minneapolis after Rhea Ripley was sidelined.

17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chelsea-green-wins-interim-wwe-womens-title-at-summerslam-2026

### 2026-07-31: WWE Star Chelsea Green Returns to SummerSlam After Life‑Saving Heart Surgery

WWE wrestler Chelsea Green recovered from heart surgery for supraventricular tachycardia and is set to appear at SummerSlam, with praise from Triple H and a public comment from husband Matt Cardona.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wwe-star-chelsea-green-returns-to-summerslam-after-lifesaving-heart-surgery

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