WWE crowns interim Women’s Champion ahead of SummerSlam amid Ripley injury
TL;DR
WWE will crown an interim WWE Women’s Champion instead of forcing Rhea Ripley to vacate her belt due to a torn meniscus. A ladder match at SummerSlam will determine the interim titleholder, with five women earning spots on SmackDown to enter the match; likely entrants include Charlotte Flair and Jade Cargill, and Ripley will face the interim champion upon her return to decide the undisputed champion.
- WWE will crown an interim women’s champ instead of forcing Ripley to vacate her belt Cageside Seats
- Rhea Ripley to Miss WWE SummerSlam With Injury, Ladder Match Will Determine Interim Women's Champion Bleacher Report
- Rhea Ripley injury update: WWE books interim women's title match for SummerSlam CBS Sports
- WWE SmackDown Results, Winners And Grades With New Women’s Interim Title Forbes
- Rhea Ripley Not Cleared For WWE SummerSlam, Interim Women's Champion To Be Crowned Yahoo Sports
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