Piper Niven’s WWE Comeback Timeline Unclear Following Neck Injury

Piper Niven’s disappearance from WWE television has been wrapped in storyline humor for weeks, but the real reason behind her absence is far more serious. While Chelsea Green has kept their act alive by joking that Niven is “on a secret mission,” behind the scenes the reality is a neck injury that could alter Niven’s career.

Speaking on the Fightful Select Q&A, Sean Ross Sapp shared an update on Niven’s condition. According to Sapp, WWE still doesn’t know the full extent of the injury, but there’s both concern and optimism internally.

“It’s an injury, but as of this weekend when I asked, I don’t think they knew just how bad as of yet. We will continue to monitor things. It’s a neck injury, but it’s one that people have come back from. But she isn’t expected back any time soon. Some in the company fear it’s career threatening, but people close to her are confident that she’ll be back. She isn’t expected on television for the foreseeable future,” Sapp said.

This update softens—but doesn’t erase—the concern first reported by Bryan Alvarez on Wrestling Observer Live. Alvarez had revealed that some within WWE feared the injury could be career-ending, but Fightful’s latest insight suggests there’s hope for Niven’s recovery.

Before the injury, Niven was gaining momentum in WWE. Her last match came on the August 22 edition of SmackDown, where she scored a big singles win over Charlotte Flair. With Chelsea Green now carrying the duo’s act solo on television, WWE’s plans for Niven remain unclear while her future hangs in the balance.

Fans have rallied behind Niven on social media, sending messages of encouragement as she battles a neck injury serious enough to sideline her indefinitely. While the timeline for her return is uncertain, the hope from those close to her remains that she’ll fight her way back into the ring.

Piper Niven’s story has quickly shifted from a playful angle to a very real health struggle that could reshape her WWE career. Do you think WWE should create a storyline that addresses her absence realistically, or wait until her return to pick up where she left off? Share your thoughts below and let us know how you feel about this situation.