Published: Mar 11, 2026 by Liam | Last Updated: Apr 27, 2026 by Liam
Liam has been reporting & analyzing wrestling news for over eight years, and is currently the Managing Editor at WrestleTalk.com. Immersed in wrestling for 18 years, he has over 11,000 published articles in addition to leading and overseeing WrestleTalk.com's coverage.
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This page will keep track of all current WWE star injuries with new details and expected return dates as updates emerge.
Names are listed in alphabetical order.
Other absences in addition to injuries are also listed where indicated.
Updated as of: April 27, 2026
Adriana Rizzo
Injury: Torn ACL & Meniscus
Out since: August 2025
Expected return timeline: 6-12 months from August 2025
Brand: NXT
Bianca Belair
Injury/Reason for absence: Broken Knuckle/Pregnancy
Out since: April 2025
Expected return timeline: Unknown
Brand: SmackDown
Bronson Reed
Injury: Distal Biceps Tear
Out since: February 2026
Expected return timeline: 4-6 months from February 2026
Brand: Raw
Chantel Monroe
Injury: Ankle
Out since: March 2026
Expected return timeline: Unknown
Brand: NXT
Chelsea Green
Injury: Ankle
Out since: February 2026
Expected return timeline: 2-4 months from February 2026
Brand: SmackDown
Cody Rhodes
Injury: Orbital
Out since: April 2026
Expected return timeline: Unknown
Brand: SmackDown
Elio LeFleur
Injury: Arm
Out since: March 2026
Expected return timeline: Unknown
Brand: NXT
Elton Prince
Injury: Neck
Out since: May 2025 (level 2 neck fusion surgery in January 2026)
Expected return timeline: Unknown
Brand: SmackDown
Kevin Owens
Injury: Neck
Out since: March 2025 (level 1 neck fusion surgery in July 2025)
Expected return timeline: Within 1 year from July 2025
Brand: SmackDown
Naomi
Reason for absence: Pregnancy
Out since: August 2025
Expected return timeline: In 2026
Brand: Raw
Nikki Bella
Injury: Ankle tear, sprain and fracture
Out since: March 2026
Expected return timeline: Unknown
Brand: Raw
Piper Niven
Injury: Neck
Out since: August 2025
Expected return timeline: Unknown
Brand: SmackDown
Sheamus
Injury: Shoulder
Out since: November 2025 (surgery in December 2025)
Expected return timeline: Unknown
Brand: Raw
Xavier Woods
Injury: Shoulder
Out since: January 2026
Expected return timeline: Unknown
Brand: Raw
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