Massive Star Returns at WWE Raw Taping: Sets Up WarGames Challenge for Survivor Series

Former WWE Women’s World Champion Rhea Ripley made her surprise return on WWE Raw after weeks on the sidelines with a fractured orbital socket. During the Raw taping, Ripley appeared with a protective mask and immediately reignited her feud with Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez, leading to an explosive brawl that has set the stage for a WarGames match at Survivor Series on November 30.

Ripley Returns to Confront Rivals on Raw

Ripley, who suffered her injury in October, had been written off WWE programming following an attack storyline involving Morgan and Rodriguez on WWE NXT. Her unexpected return came during the Raw taping for next week, where she wasted no time confronting her attackers. Wearing a protective mask to shield her injury, Ripley sparked an all-out brawl by attacking Morgan and Rodriguez. This confrontation quickly drew in other top WWE women, leading to a chaotic scene involving stars like Bianca Belair, Iyo Sky, Naomi, Jade Cargill, Tiffany Stratton, and Nia Jax.

Women’s WarGames Match Confirmed for Survivor Series

As tensions escalated during the brawl, Ripley reportedly shouted “WarGames!”—confirming WWE’s plans for a women’s WarGames match at Survivor Series. With Ripley’s team expected to include powerhouse allies such as Belair, Sky, and Cargill, fans are excited to see her take on Morgan, Rodriguez, and their team at WWE’s annual November event. This WarGames match will provide the perfect stage for Ripley’s return, as she seeks revenge on the faction that injured her and forced her to miss Crown Jewel.

Ripley’s Injury and Recovery

Ripley’s injury was originally attributed to the brutal ambush by Morgan and Rodriguez on NXT. Although there were early concerns about the severity of her fractured orbital socket, sources within WWE have indicated that her recovery may have been quicker than expected, enabling her return in time for Survivor Series. Ripley’s ability to perform at this high level so soon after her injury adds excitement to her storyline, and her return sets up an intense showdown at WarGames.

Rhea Ripley’s comeback is poised to bring even more drama to Survivor Series, as she leads a team of fierce competitors into one of WWE’s most intense match formats. Fans are ready for this high-stakes WarGames match, eagerly anticipating Ripley’s next chapter in WWE.