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Chelsea Green Suffers Ankle Break During SmackDown Match
The former Women's United States Champion will be sidelined for several weeks due to the injury.
Published on Feb. 11, 2026
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Chelsea Green was injured during a match on last Friday's episode of SmackDown, and an x-ray has revealed that she suffered a broken ankle. Green had been building momentum with fans after appearing in the second season of the WWE docuseries "Unreal", but this injury will sideline her for the foreseeable future.
Why it matters
Green's injury comes at an unfortunate time, as she was starting to gain more support from WWE fans after her appearance on "Unreal". The injury will likely derail her current storylines and push back any potential big opportunities for the popular wrestler.
The details
Green suffered the ankle injury during a qualifying match for the Elimination Chamber event, where she was competing against Tiffany Stratton and Lash Legend. Despite the injury, Green was able to finish the match. An x-ray later revealed the ankle was broken, and Green will now be sidelined for several weeks as she recovers.
- Green was injured during a match on the February 10, 2026 episode of SmackDown.
- She was scheduled to defend the AAA World Mixed Tag Team Championship on February 11, 2026, but had to be replaced by La Hiedra due to the injury.
The players
Chelsea Green
A former Women's United States Champion who was building momentum with fans after appearing in the second season of the WWE docuseries "Unreal".
Tiffany Stratton
One of Green's opponents in the Elimination Chamber qualifying match where she suffered the ankle injury.
Lash Legend
One of Green's opponents in the Elimination Chamber qualifying match where she suffered the ankle injury.
La Hiedra
A wrestler who stepped in to replace Green in the AAA World Mixed Tag Team Championship match on February 11, 2026.
Michael Hayes
A WWE backstage producer who reportedly told the producers of "Unreal" that Green is not fit for a top-of-the-card role.
What they’re saying
“Green has experienced a wealth of support from those we've spoken to backstage since WWE Unreal dropped. Many thought it reflected in the reaction she gained on that Smackdown from the audience.”
— Sean Ross Sapp, Fightful Select reporter (Fightful)
What’s next
Green will need to undergo further evaluation and treatment for her broken ankle, and it's unclear how long she will be sidelined. The injury comes at a frustrating time for the wrestler, who was starting to gain more fan support.
The takeaway
Chelsea Green's ankle injury is a setback for the popular wrestler, who was building momentum with fans after her appearance on the WWE docuseries "Unreal". The injury will likely derail her current storylines and push back any potential big opportunities, but the outpouring of support from both fans and those backstage suggests Green still has a bright future in WWE once she recovers.
