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WWE women's interim title ladder match proceeds after Ripley
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Rhea Ripley’s torn meniscus, sustained on tour in Italy, keeps her out of SummerSlam 2026, prompting WWE to schedule a five‑woman ladder match on August 1‑2 in Minneapolis to crown an interim Women’s Champion. The original championship bout between Jade Cargill and Charlotte Flair was removed, and United States Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton, who had been slated to defend her title against Blake Monroe in Minnesota, was shifted into the interim ladder match. Qualifying matches on SmackDown continue to determine the remaining participants. Charlotte Flair secured her spot and will face Nia Jax for enter the ladder contest, which would give her a spot, while 15th world title and her first singles crown since 2023. Jade Cargill secured her place qualified after a disqualification victory over Nia Jax. Jax, and Chelsea Green has also qualified, earned a place, leaving two slots still open. Stratton’s United States The U.S. title match bout between Stratton and Monroe was officially dropped from the SummerSlam card on July 26, confirming her participation Stratton’s inclusion in the fatal‑five‑way ladder match. WWE officials stress that Ripley must recover fully before returning, estimating a possible comeback in the fall. The interim champion will defend the belt until Ripley is cleared, after which a unification match will decide the undisputed Women’s Champion.
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- 2026-07-30 13:56 UTC WWE women's interim title ladder match proceeds after Ripley
- 2026-07-26 13:25 UTC WWE women's interim title ladder match proceeds after Ripley
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