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Chelsea Green's championship defense and undisputed status

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2026-09-12 03:18 UTC → 2026-09-16 19:20 UTC · added removed

Chelsea Green has been medically cleared to return to the ring following her orbital bone injury. SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis mandated that Green wear a protective facial mask during competition to ensure her safety. Following her clearance, Nia Jax challenged Green for the championship, leading to an officially sanctioned title match in Mexico City. During the buildup, tensions escalated when Jax removed Green’s protective mask during a confrontation. In recent interviews, Green reflected on the immediate sensation of the injury and shared past creative pitches, such as a hair vs. hair match against Nikki Bella, intended to elevate the Women’s United States Championship. On the September 11, 2026, episode of SmackDown in Mexico City, SmackDown, Green successfully defended her championship against Jax. Despite Jax dominating much of the match and utilizing power moves, Green managed to secure a pinfall after a struggle involving her protective mask. The match also featured interference from Lash Legend, who was intercepted by Tiffany Stratton. The finish has prompted discussion among fans regarding the timing of a perceived delayed kickout. Following this defense, WWE officially stripped Rhea Ripley of the WWE Women's Championship due to an injury requiring surgery. Consequently, WWE has recognized Chelsea Green as the undisputed champion, removing the “interim” designation from her title and updating official records to name her the official WWE Women's Champion. WWE has since retroactively updated its official championship history to reflect this change. The company has effectively ended Rhea Ripley’s title reign, recording it as lasting 104 days and ending on August 2, 2024. While no formal on-screen explanation has been provided during television programming, the update to official documentation and match results creates a more continuous history, listing Green as the regular WWE Women’s Champion with a reign dating back to her SummerSlam victory.

Versions

  1. 2026-09-16 19:20 UTC Chelsea Green's championship defense and undisputed status
  2. 2026-09-12 03:18 UTC Chelsea Green's championship defense and undisputed status
  3. 2026-09-12 02:14 UTC Chelsea Green's championship defense and recovery
  4. 2026-09-03 22:46 UTC Chelsea Green's interim title status and recovery
  5. 2026-09-02 23:35 UTC Chelsea Green's interim title status and recovery
  6. 2026-08-22 15:12 UTC Chelsea Green's interim title status and recovery
  7. 2026-08-20 02:41 UTC Chelsea Green WWE Women’s Champion status
  8. 2026-08-17 21:59 UTC Chelsea Green WWE Women’s Champion status
  9. 2026-08-15 13:46 UTC Chelsea Green WWE Women’s Champion status
  10. 2026-08-08 02:15 UTC Chelsea Green WWE Women’s Champion status
  11. 2026-08-07 09:58 UTC Chelsea Green interim WWE Women’s champion
  12. 2026-08-06 21:12 UTC Chelsea Green interim WWE Women’s champion
  13. 2026-08-05 00:09 UTC Chelsea Green interim WWE Women’s champion
  14. 2026-08-03 00:03 UTC Chelsea Green interim WWE Women’s champion
  15. 2026-08-02 23:51 UTC Chelsea Green captures interim WWE Women’s title
  16. 2026-07-30 13:56 UTC WWE women's interim title ladder match proceeds after Ripley
  17. 2026-07-26 13:25 UTC WWE women's interim title ladder match proceeds after Ripley

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