Earlier this year, WWE‘s creative team nearly gave Chelsea Green the spotlight as the women’s Royal Rumble winner with a comedic storyline that would have delighted fans. The unusual pitch involved a finish where Green would win without eliminating a single competitor, showcasing her unique ‘Karen-like’ villain character known for bending rules to win.
As a prominent SmackDown star, Chelsea Green’s mischievous persona has made her a fan favorite. The creative idea, however, would have allowed her to claim victory effortlessly, highlighting a fresh and funny approach to Royal Rumble storytelling.
Behind the Scenes: WWE’s Writing Team Reveals the Almost-Finished Royal Rumble Plot
The Netflix series WWE: Unreal offers an inside look at Paul “Triple H” Levesque’s creative process, including how major storylines are developed. One episode shines a light on the discussions around the women’s Royal Rumble match in February, where Charlotte Flair ultimately secured the victory with a comeback narrative.
Ed Koskey, a key writer on the team, suggested an alternative ending featuring Chelsea Green. He pitched a scenario where entrant number 29 and number 30 would simultaneously eliminate each other, leaving number 30—Chelsea Green—as the automatic winner. This lighthearted idea sparked laughter around the room.
You get entrant 29 in there. They come in, and there’s only two women. They end up doing a double elimination. So whoever’s number 30 automatically wins. Chelsea Green.
—Ed Koskey, WWE Writer
(She) walks down, goes (into the ring). Wins the Royal Rumble.
—Ed Koskey, WWE Writer
Triple H responded with a smirk, saying they would “figure something out,” but in the end, the concept was set aside in favor of Charlotte Flair’s return triumph. Chelsea Green participated in the match and lasted approximately 26 minutes before being accidentally eliminated by ally Piper Niven during her reign as the first WWE Women’s United States Champion lasting 132 days.
Chelsea Green’s Ambition to Become a Trailblazing WWE Superstar
WWE has incorporated several celebrities in its evolving TKO era, such as rapper Jelly Roll, who is teaming up with Randy Orton for an upcoming SummerSlam tag team match against Logan Paul and Drew McIntyre. This star-studded integration follows Travis Scott’s contentious involvement at WrestleMania 41.
Chelsea Green aspires to reach the same fame levels as WWE legends John Cena and The Rock, not only as wrestling icons but also as crossover entertainers in Hollywood. She has vocalized this goal clearly:
In the next five years I hope to be the first female John Cena and Rock not in terms of I don’t need to be that high like that’s that’s pretty incredible right but like I would like to be the crossover talent for the females (because) we haven’t really seen that yet.
—Chelsea Green, WWE Superstar
Green made her return at the 2023 Royal Rumble following her release in April 2021 amid changes in WWE leadership under Vince McMahon. Since then, she has built a strong following thanks to her in-ring promos and verbal exchanges, notably with RAW general manager Adam Pearce.
The Potential Impact of Chelsea Green’s Near Victory and Future Prospects
The near-miss of Chelsea Green winning the Royal Rumble highlights WWE’s willingness to experiment with fresh and comedic storylines, signaling a creative shift toward more self-aware and layered narratives. While Charlotte Flair’s victory reinforced her comeback story, Green’s involvement showcased her rising popularity and the company’s interest in developing her character further.
With her talent and ambitions, Chelsea Green stands poised to become an influential figure in WWE, potentially crossing over into mainstream entertainment like her idols Cena and The Rock. Fans can anticipate seeing Green take on more prominent roles and possibly headline key events as WWE continues to evolve its storytelling approach.
