Chelsea Green has cleared up the confusion surrounding her ankle injury, explaining why she can walk normally despite breaking her ankle and why that still does not mean she is anywhere close to returning to the ring.
Speaking to The Sportster on April 18, Green addressed questions circulating about why she is not wearing a boot or appearing more visibly sidelined.
"So, the ankle is confusing, and I never know how to answer because everyone is like, 'Well, why aren't you in the boot?'" Green said.
She broke down the specific nature of the fracture, explaining that the location of the break is what makes her situation appear less severe than it actually is for an in-ring performer.
"Look — I broke my ankle, but I broke it on the side, which means it is weight-bearing. I'm okay to walk. However, there's more nuance to wrestling than just running straight and walking. So it is still painful, but I can live my life normally — it's just, unfortunately, I can't wrestle normally," Green said.
She offered one encouraging update, revealing that this week marked a small but meaningful milestone in her recovery. "But I hope to be back really soon, because this is my first week in heels."
Green is missing in-ring action at WrestleMania 42 due to the injury, staying involved through media appearances and backstage work while she continues to recover. The former Women's United States Champion had been building momentum on SmackDown before the setback.
