WWE General Manager Nick Aldis has given injured Women's Champion Chelsea Green 30 days to be medically cleared to compete, a decision that avoids the immediate forfeiture of her title. Green suffered a broken orbital bone on Aug. 7 during a tag team match.
Despite the injury, Green's presence and persona have been leveraged by WWE to build audience anticipation. The promotion has used the situation to enhance Green's standing with fans, framing her as a resilient champion fighting to return. The decision also led to her husband, Matt Cardona, participating in a match against Gunther on SmackDown.
Green, who secured the women's championship at SummerSlam, was expected by some to have to relinquish the title without a defense due to her injury. The extension allows for the possibility of her defending the championship, a scenario that has reportedly generated significant audience engagement.
Aldis's decision on SmackDown on Friday night provided a storyline development that capitalized on the uncertainty surrounding Green's championship status. This narrative approach aims to maintain fan interest while the champion recovers.
