WWE will crown an interim women’s champ instead of forcing Ripley to vacate her belt
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Key Points:
- WWE Raw GM Adam Pearce announced that SmackDown will address multiple issues tonight, including the status of injured WWE Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley.
- Ripley, sidelined since early June due to a torn meniscus, will not be forced to vacate her title ahead of SummerSlam on August 1-2.
- Instead, WWE will crown an interim Women’s Champion via a ladder match at SummerSlam, with five women competing for spots starting tonight.
- Speculation suggests Charlotte Flair and Jade Cargill may be contenders for the interim title, potentially setting up a high-profile match at SummerSlam.
- Once Ripley recovers, she will face the interim champion to unify the WWE Women’s Championship and determine the undisputed titleholder.
