WWE star Piper Niven has recently shared a massive health update after undergoing serious neck surgery following months away from WWE TV.
The injury reportedly started during a match against Charlotte Flair on an episode of SmackDown back in August 2025. Reports suggested the problem had been building over time before getting worse after a specific bump during the match.
The injury became serious enough that WWE doctors were reportedly worried it could end her career. Niven later admitted there were days when the pain was so bad that she could barely stand for more than a few minutes.
Piper Niven opens up about a difficult eight-month health struggle
The Scottish star posted the surgery update on X and revealed that she recently underwent an anterior discectomy in California. She also shared a photo from her hospital bed and opened up about the difficult last eight months.
An anterior discectomy is a surgery used to relieve pain and pressure caused by damaged discs, pinched nerves, or spinal cord issues. The procedure usually involves removing the damaged disc and stabilizing the spine by fusing the bones together.
In her post, Piper Niven said there was still a lot she wanted to say about everything she has gone through, but she decided to save the full story for later. For now, she mainly wanted to thank the people who supported her during such a scary time.
She wrote-
“I went to California and all I got was this lousy anterior discectomy.
I have so much I want to say about the past 8 months but we can get to that later.
For now, I want to express my endless love and gratitude for every single soul that has helped me and cared for me during this difficult and really scary time.
Pain and heartbreak are incredible teachers and the lessons I have learned from this will stay with me forever.
I am so grateful to wake up from surgery already feeling better and I know I am coming out the other side of this so much stronger for the experience.
Lots of love
P x”
Right now, there is still no official timeline for her return. Recovery from this type of surgery can take six months or even longer. Moreover, doctors will likely need to fully evaluate her neck before deciding if she can safely wrestle again.
We wish her a speedy recovery.
