Rhea Ripley's Royal Rumble Return?

Could Rhea Ripley be back by the 2027 Royal Rumble—or is that still too soon? Her knee injury has kept her out since June, and she underwent meniscus surgery in August. Recently, Rhea showed she can walk again, but she quickly tempered expectations: walking and wrestling are very different, and she’s asking fans to stay patient. WWE reportedly hopes to have her ready for the Rumble, but there’s no confirmed return date, and her recovery has to come first. If she does return, she’ll be stepping into a women’s division that hasn’t stood still. Should Rhea target the Rumble, or take all the time she needs?