Chelsea Green Confirms Broken Ankle & AAA Title Loss
- Chelsea Green’s momentum in WWE has been abruptly halted by a broken ankle, an injury sustained during a February 6th SmackDown qualifying match for the Elimination Chamber.
- The injury occurred during a triple threat match against Tiffany Stratton and Lash Legend.
- Cameras on the AAA broadcast showed Page on a FaceTime call with Green, who was visibly wearing a walking boot.
Chelsea Green’s momentum in WWE has been abruptly halted by a broken ankle, an injury sustained during a February 6th SmackDown qualifying match for the Elimination Chamber. Initially believed to be a sprain, subsequent medical evaluation revealed a fracture, forcing the wrestler to undergo a change in plans both within WWE and in the AAA promotion.
The injury occurred during a triple threat match against Tiffany Stratton and Lash Legend. Green was already facing a quick turnaround, as she was scheduled to defend the AAA World Mixed Tag Team Championship alongside Ethan Page the following night, , at the AAA on FOX event. The match was altered after Green was deemed unable to compete, with La Hiedra stepping in as Page’s partner.
Cameras on the AAA broadcast showed Page on a FaceTime call with Green, who was visibly wearing a walking boot. She confirmed she wasn’t medically cleared to wrestle. Green later took to social media, sharing a graphic resembling a newspaper headline proclaiming “Ankle Breaks; Spirit Prevails” alongside an x-ray of her injured ankle, confirming the severity of the injury.
Unfortunately, the last-minute substitution of La Hiedra proved unsuccessful. Page and La Hiedra lost the AAA World Mixed Tag Team Championship to Lola Vice and Mr. Iguana, ending Green and Page’s reign. The defeat came as a direct consequence of Green’s inability to defend the titles.
The initial reports following the SmackDown match suggested a sprained ankle, with Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select reporting that the belief within WWE was that Green would only miss a couple of weeks of action. A follow-up appointment on , revealed the more serious fracture. As of , WWE has not publicly announced an expected recovery timeline.
Green’s injury comes at a potentially significant time, casting uncertainty over her WrestleMania status. While no specific plans were publicly announced, Green had been experiencing an “upswing in momentum” within WWE, and a prolonged absence could impact any potential storylines or opportunities leading into the event. The injury also disrupts the dynamic within the AAA promotion, where Green and Page had recently found success as tag team champions.
The situation highlights the unpredictable nature of professional wrestling and the physical demands placed on performers. What began as a hopeful outlook following the SmackDown match quickly shifted as the full extent of the injury became clear. The recovery process for a fractured ankle typically requires several weeks to months, depending on the severity of the break, leaving fans awaiting further updates on Green’s condition and return to the ring.