Chelsea Green has been unable to compete recently due to a broken ankle she sustained on February 6 during an Elimination Chamber qualifying match on Friday Night SmackDown against Tiffany Stratton and Lash Legend. Initially mistaken for a severe bruise or sprain, medical examinations later revealed she had cracked and chipped a bone in her ankle. This injury forced Green to miss several events, including her scheduled defense of the AAA World Mixed Tag Team Championship with her partner Ethan Page.
At the AAA event, Green’s place was taken by La Hiedra, who teamed with Ethan Page to face Lola Vice and Mr. Iguana, but the substitute pairing was defeated. Although injured, Green continued to appear on WWE programming, notably on the February 20 SmackDown episode, where she was seen in a wheelchair at ringside supporting Alba Fyre during her match against Tiffany Stratton.
Progress Report on Chelsea Green’s Recovery
During an interview at the WWE 2K26 Creator Fest with Denise Salcedo, Chelsea Green provided an encouraging update on her healing process. She disclosed that her recovery has been faster than anticipated and that she has even removed her medical boot, but only for appearance’s sake rather than medical advice.
“Um, I’m healing up much faster than I thought I would be. I’m out of the boot, but only for the fashion. I should not be out of the boot. Um, I chipped my ankle, the side of it. So, it’s painful, but I feel like I got lucky. Like, in terms of a broken ankle, I feel like I got very very very lucky. Thank gosh.” – Chelsea Green
When asked if her absence from in-ring competition would be lengthy, Green assured fans that she expects to return shortly.
“No, no, no, I won’t be.” – Chelsea Green
Impact of Chelsea Green’s Injury on WWE and Future Outlook
Chelsea Green’s broken ankle has temporarily sidelined a prominent WWE talent just as she was defending a championship title in the AAA promotion, presenting a setback for her and partner Ethan Page’s championship run. Despite the injury’s severity, her rapid healing offers hope for an imminent comeback, which remains closely watched by fans and WWE officials alike.
Her continued presence on television, even while injured, underscores WWE’s investment in maintaining her visibility during recovery. With Green expressing optimism about her swift return, her rehabilitation progress will be critical in determining when she can resume active competition. This development also leaves open questions about how her absence may impact ongoing storylines and tag team dynamics within WWE and AAA.
