WWE Chelsea Green Misses SmackDown Due Sinus Infection, Returns Next Week

Chelsea Green missed the June 13 episode of WWE SmackDown due to a severe sinus infection that caused temporary hearing loss and required emergency medical treatment, preventing her from traveling to the show's location in Lexington, Kentucky. WWE created an on-screen storyline suggesting she simply did not show up for her Queen of the Ring tournament match, where she was replaced by Alba Fyre. This sinus infection was unrelated to a broken nose Green had sustained weeks earlier during a WWE Women's United States Championship match, an injury she had been willing to work through while wearing a protective face mask. WWE producers commended Green for her resilience and quick recovery, allowing her to return to SmackDown the following week, where she competed in a losing effort against Charlotte Flair. The real medical issue behind her absence clarifies the discrepancy between the storyline and the actual events backstage. Green's health scare and subsequent return highlight her toughness and dedication to performing despite significant challenges.