Following WWE Clash In Italy 2026, Rhea Ripley suffered a serious torn meniscus injury that has sidelined her ever since.
After being away from the company for the past few months, reports have circulated that WWE is discussing ways to bring Ripley back into the fold.
Ripley returning should be a major moment and could happen at one of the upcoming events in the coming months.
Here are some potential Rhea Ripley WWE return plans.
Joining Charlotte Flair’s team against Jade Cargill’s team at WWE Survivor Series WarGames 2026
On the November 9 edition of Monday Night Raw, Bayley defeated Michin in singles action.
Post match, Jade Cargill and The Baddies attacked Bayley until Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss and Tatum Paxley tried to make the save, but Fatal Influence cut them off and attacked the babyfaces.
This led to an alliance with The Baddies and Fatal Influence after Bayley, Charlotte, Alexa and Tatum declared war against these two separate factions.
Needing one more for the expected Women’s WarGames Match, Rhea Ripley could return to join Charlotte’s team against Jade Cargill’s unit at WWE Survivor Series 2026.
Coming back in Perth, Australia at WWE Wrestlepalooza
Recent reports have indicated that WWE is discussing that Rhea Ripley could make her return in Perth, Australia at WWE Wrestlepalooza 2026.
WWE will return to Perth for the Wrestlepalooza 2026 premium live event on Saturday, December 12.
Ripley is a native Aussie and someone who has always played a pivotal role at WWE’s shows in the country over the past few years.
With Wrestlepalooza fast approaching, Rhea making her return at the event would be huge and create a surreal reaction from her home country fans.
Being part of the John Cena Classic
On the November 2 episode of WWE Raw, John Cena made his return to announce that the John Cena Classic will take place on December 14 from Disney World.
The Cena Classic will feature exhibition matches between main roster and NXT stars on the show from ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida.
With WWE wanting to feature top stars in this special event, Rhea Ripley could take part in this night from Disney World.
Ripley facing one of the major stars from the NXT brand could garner plenty of attention on the John Cena Classic in a significant way.
Returning in the 2027 Women’s Royal Rumble Match
When she went down with the torn meniscus injury, many fans believed Rhea Ripley would eventually make her return at WWE Royal Rumble 2027.
Prior to her injury, Ripley was the current WWE Women’s Champion before the company crowned an interim champion at SummerSlam 2026.
Waiting for WWE Royal Rumble 2027, Ripley would gain a massive spotlight and become one of the highlights of the event.
If she does return at the PLE, it feels clear that Rhea Ripley would have to be considered an odds-on favorite to win the 2027 Women’s Royal Rumble Match on February 6.
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