Piper Niven has been absent from WWE programming in recent weeks due to a significant neck injury, raising concerns about her wrestling future. Despite the seriousness of her condition, the Scottish WWE star is expected to make a comeback, although she still awaits an official medical diagnosis.
Details Surrounding Piper Niven’s Injury and Outlook
Reports from Wrestling Observer Live, shared by Bryan Alvarez, revealed fears that Piper Niven’s injury might be career-threatening. However, a later update by Fightful Select provided a more hopeful perspective, stating that those close to the situation believe she will eventually return to the ring. The exact extent of the injury remains unclear as Niven continues to undergo evaluation.
“We’ve got a bit of an update on Piper Niven’s injury. We’re told that while the injury is serious, those we spoke to believe she will return. It’s a neck injury, and she’s still awaiting an official diagnosis. We will respect the privacy of the performer beyond that.” [H/T: Ringside News]
Recent Competitive Highlights and Impact on WWE Storylines
Piper Niven last appeared in competition on the August 22 episode of Friday Night SmackDown, where she secured a surprise victory over The Queen, aided by interference from Chelsea Green and Alba Fyre. This win positioned her for a WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship match scheduled with teammate Alba Fyre against Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss the following week.
Unfortunately, Niven’s injury forced her out of this title match, with Chelsea Green stepping in as her replacement. However, the anticipated tag team contest was disrupted when Chelsea Green and Alba Fyre launched an attack on Charlotte Flair during the entrance, injuring Flair’s leg and preventing the match from happening as planned. This led to a singles bout between Alexa Bliss and Chelsea Green, which Bliss won.
After the match, members of The Green Regime attacked Alexa Bliss until Charlotte Flair attempted to intervene but was also taken out. Green and Fyre later competed for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship but failed to capture the titles. These developments have left The Green Regime temporarily reduced to two members, with uncertainty around their future plans.
What Lies Ahead for Piper Niven and WWE
The seriousness of Piper Niven’s injury leaves fans and WWE officials closely monitoring her recovery, with the wrestling world hopeful for her eventual return. Given her recent strong performances and prominent role in SmackDown storylines involving The Green Regime, Niven’s comeback would be significant for the women’s division.
As the promotion awaits her official diagnosis, the handling of her injury will likely influence booking decisions and ongoing rivalries in the women’s tag team scene. For now, the wrestling community continues to express support for Niven’s swift recovery and future in WWE.
While Piper Niven’s injury is serious, those spoken to believe she will return.
It's a neck injury, and she's still awaiting an official diagnosis.
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