WWE has experienced significant shifts recently, with notable developments affecting its women’s division and top male stars. Following Kylie Rae’s pregnancy announcement, she has vacated the WWE ID Women’s Championship just weeks after creating history as its inaugural titleholder. Additionally, Piper Niven faces a serious injury that could end her wrestling career, raising concerns among fans and WWE insiders. At the same time, Cody Rhodes’ recent pitch for Wrestlepalooza was reportedly declined by WWE’s creative team, signaling unexpected changes in key storylines.
Kylie Rae Steps Away, Vacating WWE ID Women’s Title
Kylie Rae’s reign as WWE ID Women’s Champion came to an early end after she revealed she is expecting her second child, forcing her to step away from the ring. The 33-year-old wrestler, who made headlines by winning the first-ever WWE ID Women’s Championship during the Game Changer Wrestling (GCW) event on August 1, has not competed since August 8. WWE officially declared the championship vacant following her pregnancy announcement, honoring her milestone as the initial titleholder.
“The WWE ID Women’s Championship is now vacant. WWE ID is proud that Kylie Rae will go in the record books as the first ever champion and sends congratulations on the addition to her family. Thank you, Kylie!”
– WWE Official
Kylie Rae and fellow wrestler Isaias Velazquez, a power couple in the industry, welcomed their first child, daughter Breccon, in October 2023. This new pregnancy means Kylie Rae’s wrestling schedule will be paused for the foreseeable future as she focuses on her family.
Serious Injury Raises Doubts About Piper Niven’s Wrestling Future
Piper Niven’s unexpectedly prolonged absence from WWE programming has cast a shadow over her career. After her victory over Charlotte Flair on SmackDown in late August 2025, she has not returned to television. Reports from Fightful Select indicated she is sidelined due to an injury of unknown severity. More concerning, Wrestling Observer’s Bryan Alvarez revealed internal WWE fears that the injury could potentially end Niven’s career.
“There’s concern that it could be career-ending, so whatever it is, I mean, it’s serious. Hopefully, she can come back, but she is out due to injury.”
– Bryan Alvarez, Wrestling Observer Live
During her absence, Chelsea Green has been teaming with Alba Fyre as part of the Secret Hervice faction, challenging unsuccessfully for the Women’s Tag Team Championships on SmackDown in mid-September. WWE fans and insiders alike hope for Piper Niven’s full recovery and return to the ring.
Rejected Storyline: Cody Rhodes’ Wrestlepalooza Proposal Declined
Cody Rhodes successfully defended the Undisputed WWE Championship against Drew McIntyre in the main event of Wrestlepalooza this past weekend. While his victory pleased many, it was not the initially planned conclusion. Sources from Bodyslam.net reported that Rhodes’ original storyline intended for Randy Orton to interfere, accidentally causing Rhodes to lose the title, which would have set Rhodes up as a pursuer aiming to reclaim his championship.
The narrative also involved Orton turning on Rhodes, creating dramatic tension rooted in their former alliance as part of the Legacy faction. Despite the creative potential, WWE’s decision-makers ultimately rejected this pitch for undisclosed reasons. Whether Triple H will reconsider this storyline in the future remains uncertain.
Rhodes is now focusing on his next challenge for the Crown Jewel Championship in Australia, where he is scheduled to face Seth Rollins. This upcoming match is anticipated to raise further stakes in the WWE’s championship picture as Rhodes continues to lead the roster’s top tier.
Significance and What Lies Ahead for WWE
The departure of Kylie Rae as champion and Piper Niven’s uncertain health status significantly impact WWE’s women’s division, prompting lineup adjustments and opportunities for other wrestlers. Meanwhile, the rejection of Cody Rhodes’ Wrestlepalooza pitch highlights WWE’s ongoing creative recalibrations during a period of transition, suggesting the company is carefully managing its major story arcs and rivalries ahead of global events like Crown Jewel.
Fans and analysts will be watching closely to see if any of these storylines resurface or evolve as WWE gears up for its next shows, maintaining the balance between wrestler health, compelling narratives, and championship prestige.
The WWE ID Women's Championship is now vacant.
WWE ID is proud that Kylie Rae will go in the record books as the first ever champion and sends congratulations on the addition to her family.
Thank you, Kylie!
— WWE ID (@WWEID) September 23, 2025
