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Brie Bella reveals that after SummerSlam she suffered a broken scapula, a gluten misunderstanding led to a severe GI episode, followed by an ambulance ride and a hospital visit, and an embarrassing pants-pooping moment that her husband and nanny helped her endure—now a family joke.
Chelsea Green is out with a broken orbital bone, but WWE intends to keep the interim WWE Women’s Championship on her and keep her on TV in ongoing storylines until she’s cleared, citing strong SummerSlam numbers and fan support that impressed WWE and parent company TKOs.
Chelsea Green revealed she suffered a broken orbital bone during a Friday tag-team match, required emergency room care, and is taking time to heal. Despite winning the interim WWE Women's Championship at SummerSlam, she called the setback a 'minor blip' and said she’ll take it day by day.
Chelsea Green revealed backstage chats with Triple H about taking her WWE persona in a more serious, credible direction, but the plan never materialized and she stayed in her existing lane; she later won the interim Women’s Championship in a five-way ladder match at SummerSlam.
CM Punk acknowledged his SummerSlam win over Cody Rhodes was “dirty” because of Randy Orton’s interference and proposed a fix: Rhodes would be eligible for a rematch at any time, as a crowd of contenders vies for the title, with Orton and Owens positioned for future title opportunities.
WWE insiders believe Nick Aldis will return to in-ring action for the company, possibly as soon as 2027, with backstage figures noting his talent could rival or exceed many current WWE stars. Aldis was reinstated as SmackDown General Manager and wrestled Gunther at SummerSlam—the first match of his in-ring career in almost three years (since October 7, 2023)—a future plan he reportedly learned about roughly a month ahead of time.
Nick Aldis stepped back into the WWE spotlight with a SummerSlam match against Gunther before returning to his GM duties; insiders say WWE still views him as a top-tier talent and there’s belief he’ll wrestle again, with a potential significant run likely around 2027 rather than 2026.
Chelsea Green won the interim WWE women’s championship at SummerSlam and, in the post-show moment, dedicated the title to producer Michael Hayes after his blunt remarks on WWE Unreal. Green later defended Hayes in a CBS Sports interview, saying he’s brutally honest but supportive, and that his comments reflect truth rather than malice, while noting the criticism was amplified by editing; she also hinted there were no regrets about the dedication.
Brock Lesnar publicly declared his retirement from professional wrestling on The Pat McAfee Show after his SummerSlam loss to Oba Femi in Minneapolis, thanking fans and reflecting on a career that spanned WWE and UFC; his legacy is noted as Vince McMahon-related allegations clouding his reputation.
Brock Lesnar announced his retirement from professional wrestling on The Pat McAfee Show, saying his SummerSlam loss to Oba Femi marked his final match and he will step away from combat sports to focus on family, after a career that spanned WWE stardom, a UFC heavyweight title, and a return to WWE later in his career.
Kevin Owens discusses his neck surgery and 16-month layoff, saying he’s not sure he still ‘gets’ modern WWE and wonders if the newer generation has surpassed him.
Brock Lesnar publicly announced his retirement from professional wrestling on the Pat McAfee Show after losing to Oba Femi in a Hell in a Cell match at SummerSlam in Minnesota, declaring himself the 'past' and Femi the 'future.'
An emotionally charged SummerSlam Sunday outshines its flaws, with Kevin Owens’ triumphant return in a chaotic opener, Chelsea Green’s feel-good Interim Women’s Championship win, strong undercard moments, and a highly praised Reigns–Rollins main event despite officiating quirks; the reviewer awards it an A+ and leaves eager for what WWE does next.
Roman Reigns’ SummerSlam win over Seth Rollins highlighted a career that has reshaped WWE through The Shield and Bloodline storylines, combining cinematic storytelling with a dominant, ongoing run. From his leukemia comeback to his continued top-tier prominence, Reigns is orchestrating a new era, with hints of Undertaker-like longevity and a role in elevating the next generation, all while staying at the center of the action and not showing signs of slowing down.
After Oba Femi defeated Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam, Lesnar said he is “the past” without a clear retirement, while WWE aired tributes on Raw and moved him to the Alumni section, leaving his future status uncertain.