Chelsea Green social media feud with USA Network erupted this week after Green took aim at the cable channel’s profile header, cleverly trolling both the network and WWE fans online. The online altercation quickly gained traction, highlighting Green’s knack for stirring attention and the playful but pointed exchanges she shares with longstanding WWE allies.
Chelsea Green’s Online Antics Target USA Network
Recently making history in WWE, Chelsea Green has strengthened her profile on SmackDown, maintaining her reputation as a vocal and active performer on social media. Known for her assertive online presence, Green frequently uses platforms to troll opponents, fans, and, in this instance, the USA Network—a key partner with WWE since the 1970s. The network, owned by NBCUniversal and current home to SmackDown, is no stranger to viral social media interactions, especially those involving Green.
This week, Green posted a manipulated image of the USA Network’s social media header to X. Where the network’s graphic typically puts Cody Rhodes on the far left, followed by Alan Tudyk, Milo Callaghan, and Mariska Hargitay, Green’s edit positioned herself as the leading face, followed by Tudyk, Hargitay, and Rhodes. The action came with her usual flair, as she captioned the post:
“The header of @USANetworkbecause I AM THE STAR AND I DESERVE EVERYTHING!!!! [star emoji] [woman tipping hand emoji] [heart hands emoji] [nail polish emoji] [heart decoration emoji],”
—Chelsea Green, WWE Superstar
The USA Network gamely responded, expressing appreciation for Green. The interplay confused some fans, who thought the network had actually swapped their header, unaware that the image was Green’s own playful fabrication. Following this, Green published another post chastising the network for taking the joke even further and apparently changing its header image for real.
USA Network replied with a sarcastic nod, referencing fond memories of the previous day’s antics. Green continued her string of reactions, posting a GIF labeled “THEE AUDACITY!!” to sustain the back-and-forth exchange, fueling more viral conversation around the feud.
Championship Pursuits and Ringside Drama
In ring competition, Chelsea Green became the first WWE Women’s United States Champion in December, though her initial reign ended after 131 days at the hands of Zelina Vega. Vega continued to hold onto the title after a successful defense at SNME 39 on May 24, where she resisted not only Green’s challenge but interference from The Secret Hervice.
Not deterred by setbacks, Green confronted SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis on the next Friday show, pushing for Vega’s suspension and removal as champion. Aldis dismissed the demand, but indicated Green might earn another shot at the championship down the line. Citing a nose injury from SNME, Green announced she was not cleared to compete, putting Vega’s next defense on hold.
Green then selected Alba Fyre to compete against Vega. During the match, interference from The Green Regime backfired, and after Green attempted to attack Vega and missed, accidentally hitting Piper Niven, Vega quickly executed a Code Red on Fyre for a decisive victory.
The Bigger Picture and What’s Next
This fast-moving Chelsea Green social media feud with USA Network underscores the intense, sometimes conflicted energy running beneath the surface of WWE’s on- and off-screen theatrics. While Green cements her infamy as both a provocateur and championship contender, the viral nature of her feud with a major broadcasting partner like the USA Network adds complexity to WWE’s social media landscape. With high-profile entities like Piper Niven, Cody Rhodes, Alan Tudyk, Mariska Hargitay, and others drawn into the conversation, future showdowns—both online and in the ring—are likely to keep fans and networks on alert as rivalries evolve.
