Backstage Concerns Arise Following Chelsea Green's Injury in WWE

Chelsea Green's injury has raised concerns within WWE following her recent match. After winning the Interim WWE Women’s Championship at SummerSlam, Green faced Fatal Influence alongside Tiffany Stratton on the August 7, 2026, episode of SmackDown.

During the match, Green suffered a broken orbital bone when Lainey Reid and Fallon Henley executed their Rolling Encore finishing move, resulting in Reid landing on Green's head. Although the match appeared to go smoothly on television, the injury was serious enough for Green to confirm it on social media.

Backstage discussions have intensified regarding the safety of the Rolling Encore move, with some in the wrestling community expressing doubts about its effectiveness as a finishing maneuver. The extent of Green's injury and her potential absence from the ring remain uncertain, with speculation about whether she may need to vacate her championship.