Published: Mar 11, 2026 by Liam | Last Updated: Aug 8, 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: August 7, 2026
Bianca Belair
Injury/Reason for absence: Broken Knuckle/Pregnancy
Out since: April 2025
Expected return timeline: Unknown
Brand: SmackDown
Brie Bella
Injury/Reason for absence: Broken Scapula
Out since: August 2026
Expected return timeline: 3-6 months from August 2026
Brand: SmackDown
Bronson Reed
Injury: Distal Biceps Tear
Out since: February 2026
Expected return timeline: 4-6 months from February 2026
Brand: Raw
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
Logan Paul
Injury: Torn Tricep
Out since: May 2026
Expected return timeline: Unknown
Brand: Raw
Naomi
Reason for absence: Pregnancy
Out since: August 2025
Expected return timeline: In 2026
Brand: Raw
Piper Niven
Injury: Neck
Out since: August 2025
Expected return timeline: Unknown
Brand: SmackDown
Rhea Ripley
Injury: Meniscus Tear
Out since: June 2026
Expected return timeline: Unknown
Brand: SmackDown
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