As WWE’s SummerSlam approaches on August 5th, the concern among fans is growing about the lack of a match featuring Rhea Ripley’s Women’s World Title, which has been held since WrestleMania 38. Although Raquel Rodriguez, the slated challenger for the title, is still awaiting clearance from WWE’s medical team, the possibility of adding the match to the card is still open. During an episode of WWE Raw, Adam Pearce announced that Rodriguez would receive a title shot once she is cleared, hinting at a potential showdown with Ripley in the near future.
Despite the uncertainty, Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Radio revealed that the match could still be added to the SummerSlam card, albeit with a time constraint in mind. According to Meltzer, the show has a strict time limit of around 3 to 4 hours, which could force WWE to trim down the already scheduled matches. The addition of Rodriguez versus Ripley would require clearing her medical issues after the scheduled broadcast time, potentially leaving little room for its inclusion.
Rhea Ripley (Via WWE/Twitter)
It’s worth noting that WWE has left the door open for Ripley to defend her title at any moment, leaving room for possibilities beyond SummerSlam. The storyline behind Raquel Rodriguez’ injury is legit, with fans expecting her to recover miraculously by August 5th. WWE can place the match on other events, potentially drawing greater attention to future shows.
