Rhea Ripley has been dealing with a significant injury since late October 2025, which has kept her out of action and cast doubt on her participation in WWE Survivor Series WarGames. Recent reports indicate she suffered a fractured right orbital socket after an in-ring incident in Japan, leading to an undisclosed period of inactivity as WWE assessed timeline and options for WarGames. By early November 2025, there were ongoing discussions about whether she would be cleared in time, with potential replacements being discussed for the WarGames team if she could not compete. Ripley subsequently returned to WWE programming, debuting a new look on RAW as part of her ongoing storyline and push for continued involvement in Women’s WarGames. Key points:
- Injury: fracture of the right orbital socket sustained during WWE’s Japan tour in October 2025. This sidelined her and raised questions about Survivor Series viability. [source: coverage from WWE and wrestling outlets around late October 2025]
- Survivor Series status: initially uncertain due to the injury; WWE and wrestling observers discussed contingency plans and possible replacements for the WarGames match. [source: multiple outlets reporting on Meltzer’s updates and WWE’s plans]
- Return: Ripley made a return to RAW in November 2025 with a refreshed look, signaling ongoing involvement in the WarGames storyline and broader program. [source: reports from early November 2025]
If you’d like, I can summarize the latest confirmed updates from specific outlets or provide a brief timeline of her activities from October through November 2025 with citations.
