Piper Niven, a prominent WWE Superstar, has been sidelined due to an injury, sparking worries about her wrestling career. She has not appeared in the ring since her victory over Charlotte Flair on the August 22 episode of WWE SmackDown, where she delivered a significant win that positioned her as a strong contender for future matches.
Changes in Upcoming Women’s Tag Team Matches
Following her win, Niven and Chelsea Green were initially planned to face Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship. However, the anticipated tag team showdown was altered, resulting in a singles match between Alexa Bliss and Chelsea Green, in which Bliss emerged victorious. Since then, Niven has been absent from WWE events, including last week’s SmackDown where Green and Alba Fyre, together known as Secret Her-vice, lost the Women’s Tag Team Championship to Flair and Bliss.
Official Responses and Injury Details
During Niven’s absence, Chelsea Green humorously indicated that Niven was away on a “top-secret special assignment” while also announcing the search for new “Slaygents” to join their faction. Despite the lighthearted messaging, Fightful Select has confirmed that Piper Niven is dealing with an injury, though the specific nature and seriousness of it remain unclear. Neither Niven herself nor WWE has issued a formal update regarding her health status.
Concerns About the Severity and Future Implications
Industry insider Bryan Alvarez of Wrestling Observer shared a concerning update, stating,
“There’s concern that it could be career-ending, so whatever it is, it’s serious. Hopefully she can come back, but she is out due to injury.”
Alvarez’s remarks suggest that Niven’s injury is significant enough to cause alarm about the possibility of her wrestling career being at risk.
Fan Reactions and Outlook
Despite the uncertainty surrounding the injury, fans continue to hope for Niven’s recovery and return to WWE competition. Her involvement is especially anticipated as her faction aims to contend again for the Women’s Tag Team Championship, with Chelsea Green and Alba Fyre currently representing their team in her absence.
