WWE Superstar Chelsea Green addressed a significant error made during the most recent episode of Friday Night SmackDown, where she was mistakenly introduced despite an ongoing storyline controversy. The incident involved announcer Mark Nash referring to Green as one-half of the AAA Mixed Tag Team Champions, despite recent developments indicating otherwise. This led Green to publicly dispute the claim regarding her championship status.
At the event, Green appeared injured and was seen in a wheelchair alongside colleague Alba Fyre. Nash’s announcement mistakenly named Green as a current AAA Mixed Tag Team Champion. However, Green and Ethan Page had recently lost the titles to Lola Vice and Mr. Iguana after Green sustained an ankle injury, which led to La Hiedra substituting for her in the championship match. Since that loss, Green has insisted she did not officially lose the championship.
This error caught the attention of wrestling fans, who noted the announcer’s mistake on social media, prompting a response from Green herself. She emphatically clarified her position in a post, writing:
“Because I NEVER LOST MY AAA TITLE,” Chelsea Green.
Wrestling Veteran Rikishi Advocates for Chelsea Green’s Advancement
On his podcast, Rikishi Fatu Off The Top, WWE legend Rikishi expressed strong support for Chelsea Green’s potential within WWE’s storytelling and booking. He urged the creative team, led by Triple H, to provide Green with opportunities comparable to those afforded to high-profile talent like Charlotte Flair.
Rikishi emphasized that Green’s capabilities are not in question; instead, he highlighted the importance of how she is being presented by the company. He insisted that if given proper booking, Green could become a main event contender. As he explained:
“I feel 100% that Chelsea Green is a main eventer. It’s not that Chelsea can’t do the work; it’s not that Chelsea is not a prime talent, but the thing is, it’s how you’re writing stuff for this girl. Give her, Chelsea Green, a fair opportunity. Build Chelsea up as much as you would give Charlotte Flair an opportunity… She can’t get over by herself if she’s having great, great matches and continues to do jobs for whoever,” Rikishi.
Rikishi’s comments reflect ongoing discussions about Chelsea Green’s place in WWE’s hierarchy and suggest the possibility of increased focus on her character and career trajectory in future programming.
Implications of the SmackDown Mistake and What Lies Ahead
The misannouncement on Friday Night SmackDown thrust Chelsea Green back into the spotlight amid her disputed AAA Mixed Tag Team Championship status. This mix-up highlights tensions around booking decisions and storyline clarity within WWE. With fan engagement rising and veteran voices like Rikishi advocating for her, Green’s situation may influence WWE’s creative direction as they prepare for upcoming events, including WrestleMania.
As the Stamford-based promotion continues to develop talent narratives and address audience responses, the handling of Chelsea Green’s status and storylines will be critical. Whether WWE chooses to officially resolve the AAA title controversy or refocus her role remains to be seen.
Because I NEVER LOST MY AAA TITLE https://t.co/rkUSkOxaSC
— CHELSEA GREEN (@ImChelseaGreen) February 21, 2026
