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Chelsea Green may be injured, but her spirit is still strong. Even with a broken ankle, the former Women’s United States Champion continues to show up, smile for the cameras and stay connected with fans. However, she has now admitted that she probably should be taking things a little more seriously when it comes to recovery.
Let’s break down what happened and what this means for her WWE future.
Chelsea Green Admits She’s Still Hurting
Chelsea Green recently attended the WWE 2K26 Creator Fest at WWE Headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut. She walked the red carpet and interacted with fans. Interestingly, she was not wearing her walking boot at the event.
Later, she admitted that she probably should have been wearing it.
In an interview, Green said she is still in pain and limping on and off. She explained that sometimes she feels fine, but at other times, the pain comes back. Just before stepping out for the event, she said she was walking normally without a limp.
Despite that, she made it clear that she is not ready to return to in-ring action yet.
How Did Chelsea Green Get Injured?
Green suffered a broken ankle during an Elimination Chamber qualifying match on SmackDown. The match featured:
- Tiffany Stratton
- Lash Legend
The surprising part is that Green did not even realise she had broken her ankle during the match. She said that because of the adrenaline and high stakes, she felt nothing at the time.
It was only after the match, when she went backstage and removed her boots, that she noticed her ankle had swollen badly. She described it as looking like an orange.
Even more impressive, she finished the match strongly and almost picked up the win.
No Time Off for Chelsea Green
Since her injury, Green has not completely disappeared from WWE television. She has appeared on SmackDown in a wheelchair with her foot in a walking boot. This has helped her stay relevant and maintain her connection with fans.
Her popularity has actually grown in recent weeks.
A major reason for this was a comment made by WWE producer Michael Hayes during season two of WWE Unreal. Hayes suggested that Green was not on the same level as top stars like Charlotte Flair or Tiffany Stratton.
Fans did not like that comparison.
Instead of agreeing, many supporters loudly cheered for Green and wanted her to qualify for the Women’s Elimination Chamber Match. Although she did not win her qualifying match, the love from the crowd was clear.
The Power of Fan Support
Green spoke emotionally about the fan reaction. She said the support reminded her of previous big moments in her career, including her Money in the Bank qualifier and her Women’s United States Championship victory.
She explained that when the crowd is loud and fully involved in the match, it makes a huge difference. According to her, the energy that night was so strong that it may have distracted her from feeling the injury during the match.
Being present in the moment and feeling the crowd’s love kept her going.
What’s Next for Chelsea Green?
Right now, her main focus should be recovery. A broken ankle is serious, and returning too early could make things worse. While she is staying visible on TV, she has admitted she is not ready to compete again yet.
The good news is that her popularity is rising. Sometimes, injuries can slow a wrestler’s momentum. In Green’s case, it has actually made fans support her even more.
If she returns healthy and strong, she could easily re-enter the title picture.
