Riho Injured, "Taking A Rest" From AEW

Don't expect to see the former Women's World Champion in an AEW ring anytime soon.

by Andy H Murray
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All Elite Wrestling's Riho is injured.

The former Women's World Champion tweeted the following overnight on Thursday, saying she is "taking a rest" while posting a picture of her right arm in a sling:-

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What Riho has posted is the extent of what has been revealed thus far. The when, where, and how of her injury is a mystery, as is its extent and how long she'll be out of action. Nonetheless, all the best to her as she recovers.

The Japanese star last wrestled on the 8 January Battle of the Belts special, where she lost her shot at Britt Baker's Women's Championship. Though she spent much of 2020 back in Japan following the COVID-19 pandemic's onset, working Stardom undercards, she returned to the United States in February 2021 and has been a regular ever since - barring another trip home last spring.

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Crowned AEW's first Women's World Champion in December 2019, when she defeated Nyla Rose, Riho emerged as a quarter-hour ratings draw for the promotion during her 133-day reign, particularly among younger viewers. That reign ended by Rose's hand in February 2020.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for six years and is currently WhatCulture's Senior Wrestling Reporter. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.