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WWE star Brie Bella out after broken scapula at SummerSlam

Published 4 August 2026

WWE star Brie Bella will be sidelined from in-ring competition after suffering a broken scapula during a match at SummerSlam. The injury occurred on Saturday, August 1, during a six-woman tag team match at the premium live event.

Bella, 42, confirmed the diagnosis and her expected absence in a social media post on Monday, August 3. She thanked fans for their support and detailed how she managed to complete the match despite the significant injury. "Unfortunately I'll be out for a bit. I broke my scapula," Bella wrote. "Not sure how I finished that match, but I do believe between the adrenaline, passion for the business and the love for all the women I work with, it gave me the drive to finish." She added that she is beginning her recovery at home with her family's support and expressed confidence in her eventual return.

The injury happened during a match where Bella teamed with her twin sister, Nikki Bella, and Paige against the trio known as Fatal Influence, consisting of Jacy Jayne, Lainey Reid, and Fallon Henley. Bella appeared to sustain the injury after taking a running senton maneuver from opponent Jacy Jayne near the steel steps, immediately clutching her shoulder...

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