WWE Injury Report October 2024: A list of WWE superstars currently sidelined by injury or on leave. Find out who's out and why.
WWE is home to some of the world's most elite and charismatic wrestlers, a brand of high-octane action and riveting rivalries. But injuries are inevitable in this contact sport. Despite the technological advancements in sports medicine, several WWE stars remain sidelined by various injuries.
By October 2024, WWE has a list of superstars recovering from extreme injuries. Each of these superstars is on the way to getting back to the ring through rehabilitation. Let's look at the WWE injury report as of now, the nature of the injuries, and other inactive WWE superstars taking time off due to personal reasons.
This brings the total to 10 WWE Superstars currently injured. These athletes are off the active roster, resting. Big E, Charlotte Flair, and Shotzi are some of the best wrestlers with long-term recovery ahead of them.
Latest Injuries and Notable Absences
The latest casualty to injury is Rhea Ripley, who suffered an orbital socket fracture following a vicious storyline assault from Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez. Following an explosive parking lot brawl, the former champion walked out covered in blood and has a long way to go before she gets back to normal.
Major ones who are off due to Lisfranc injury for AJ Styles which he received during June; former women champions such as Charlotte Flair and Asuka are taking a lot of time before being fully released from some kinds of injuries they sustained during wrestling.
Especially its ladies department that takes the toll of being hit hard among its fans when favorites from their roster take a spell on the bench, starting from Dakota Kai, Shotzi, up to Kiana James.
Apart from injuries, some WWE stars are away from the TV for personal reasons, legal issues, or maternity leave. Here is a list of some notable inactive superstars who are off WWE for reasons other than injuries
Alexa Bliss, Carmella, and Valhalla are on maternity leave, and legends like Brock Lesnar have some legal matters to deal with, so fans wait eagerly for them to come back to WWE programming.
Effect of Injuries on WWE Programming
These injury-related absences go heavily on the storyline dynamics of WWE, especially in this case, like Rhea Ripley and AJ Styles, since they play a role that's crucial in stories currently running. The audience is highly likely to find WWE setting new rivalries, shock entry, and emerging the new superstars to catch the momentum.
This would then indeed prove right, with improved recovery timelines because of advances in sports medicine and returning superstars into the ring faster than at any time in history. The WWE's medical team engages actively in helping injured wrestlers rehabilitate and rejoin the fray as soon as possible, so the fans are never without a dose of seeing their favourite superstars.
| WWE Superstar | Injury | Last Appearance |
|---|---|---|
| AJ Styles | Lisfranc injury | June 2024 |
| Rhea Ripley | Fractured orbital bone | October 2024 |
| Big E | Neck injury | March 2022 |
| Charlotte Flair | ACL, MCL & Meniscus tear | December 2023 |
| Asuka | Knee injury | June 2024 |
| Ilja Dragunov | ACL tear | September 2024 |
| Tyler Bate | Left pectoral major and tendon tear | July 2024 |
| Dakota Kai | Torn meniscus | May 2023 |
| Shotzi | ACL tear | February 2024 |
| Kiana James | Undisclosed leg injury | June 2024 |
| WWE Superstar | Reason | Last Appearance |
|---|---|---|
| Brock Lesnar | Legal filings | August 2023 |
| Alexa Bliss | Maternity leave | January 2023 |
| Carmella | Maternity leave | December 2023 |
| Omos | Unknown | April 2024 |
| Tamina | Unknown | February 2023 |
| Valhalla | Maternity leave | April 2024 |
When Will These WWE Stars Return?
While some superstars, like Big E and Charlotte Flair, may have a longer road to recovery, others like Ilja Dragunov and Tyler Bate could potentially make a comeback in the upcoming months. With a focus on health and safety, WWE is cautious about bringing superstars back before they are fully ready to endure the physical rigors of the ring.
