Rhea Ripley may return to WWE by WrestleMania 41 after injury update

WWE Superstar Rhea Ripley may return to the ring sooner than expected after suffering an orbital injury. Reports indicate she could compete at WrestleMania 41, although no official timetable for her recovery has been set. Ripley was injured during a head-butt spot on a late October episode of Raw. Following the injury, WWE created a storyline to explain her absence, stating she suffered a fractured right orbital socket. Her injury led to changes in WWE's recent Crown Jewel event, canceling a planned match against Raquel Rodriguez. If Ripley heals in time, the match may be rescheduled for WrestleMania 41 in April.