WWE Superstar Chelsea Green has confirmed she sustained a fractured ankle during a match on the February 6th, 2026, edition of Friday Night SmackDown, sidelining her from competition and impacting her recent championship pursuits. The injury, initially believed to be a sprain, was revealed to be more severe following a follow-up medical appointment, Green announced via social media on Wednesday, February 11th, 2026.
The injury occurred during an Elimination Chamber qualifying match against Tiffany Stratton and Lash Legend. Stratton ultimately won the match, advancing to the Elimination Chamber competition. Green’s injury forced her to withdraw from a scheduled AAA event the following night, where she was slated to defend the AAA World Mixed Tag Team Championship alongside Ethan Page. This setback as well cost Green her title, as La Hiedra stepped in as a replacement and lost the match.
Green shared an X-ray of her ankle on X, formerly Twitter, accompanied by a special edition of her parody newspaper, “The Chelsea Chronicle.” The headline read, “Ankle Breaks. Spirit Prevails,” reflecting her positive outlook despite the significant injury.
BREAKING NEWS pic.twitter.com/jlp0Ctditq
— CHELSEA GREEN (@ImChelseaGreen) February 11, 2026
Prior to the injury, Chelsea Green had experienced a period of success in WWE and AAA. She had recently lost the Women’s United States Championship to Giulia, ending a 56-day reign and was enjoying a run as one-half of the AAA World Mixed Tag Team Champions with Ethan Page. The timing of the injury is particularly unfortunate, as it casts doubt on her participation in WrestleMania, WWE’s biggest annual event.
Injury Timeline and Initial Assessments
Initial reports following the SmackDown match suggested Green had only sprained her ankle, with expectations of a few weeks of recovery time. Though, a subsequent appointment with a doctor revealed the extent of the damage – a fractured ankle. Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select initially reported the belief that the injury was a sprain, but this was later corrected by Green’s own announcement. The exact timeline for her return remains unknown, but a broken ankle typically requires a significant recovery period.
Impact on Championships and Future Opportunities
The injury has immediate consequences for Green’s championship status. Losing the AAA World Mixed Tag Team Championship due to her inability to defend the title is a significant setback. Her absence from WWE programming impacts her momentum and potential opportunities, including a possible appearance at WrestleMania. The Women’s United States Championship, which she recently lost, is now firmly in Giulia’s grasp.
Green’s resilience has been a defining characteristic of her career, and she appears determined to maintain a positive attitude throughout her recovery. However, the severity of the fracture presents a considerable challenge, and her return to the ring will depend on her rehabilitation progress.
It remains to be seen how long Chelsea Green will be sidelined, but It’s unlikely she will be able to compete at WrestleMania. Her focus will now be on recovery, with hopes of returning to action sometime in 2026 to resume her promising career in both WWE and AAA.
The WWE Universe will be watching closely for updates on Green’s recovery and eagerly anticipating her return to the ring.
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