Chelsea Green is already back traveling with WWE just days after revealing she underwent a heart procedure. The former WWE Women’s US Champion returned to WWE TV on the May 15, 2026, episode of SmackDown and continued teasing a possible storyline with Tiffany Stratton.
Earlier this month, Green shared that she had a procedure to treat supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), a condition that causes an unusually fast heartbeat. She explained that the issue may have affected her for years, but it became much worse during the WrestleMania 42 weekend.
It was quite concerning since Green was already dealing with an ankle injury that kept her out of the ring. Even so, Green seems eager to stay involved with WWE as much as possible.
Chelsea Green returns during a WWE SmackDown segment
During tonight’s SmackDown, Green appeared in a backstage segment with Stratton and Cathy Kelley.
The segment started with Stratton discussing her title reign and the women’s division. Just then, Giulia and Kiana James, who had just lost a tag team match against Brie Bella and Paige, were seen arguing loudly in the background. Stratton brushed them off, saying she is better alone if other teams are like that.
That was when Chelsea Green stepped in.
Staying true to her character, Green interrupted her with sarcastic humor. She joked that she and Stratton would “never” have problems like the other women.
Stratton quickly shut the idea down, reminding Green that they were not a team before walking away. Green awkwardly laughed it off and said Stratton keeps “joking like that.”
The segment hinted at a future team-up or a rivalry. WWE could be setting up Green as a future challenger for Stratton’s title once she is cleared to wrestle again.
What’s more impressive is how quickly Green returned to WWE appearances after her heart procedure. While she has not wrestled yet, the fact that she is already traveling and appearing on TV less than two weeks later suggests her recovery is going well.
