Piper Niven wrote on social media that she underwent anterior discectomy surgery in California.

The surgical procedure is performed to relieve pain, numbness, or weakness in the neck and arms caused by a herniated or degenerative disc.

“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,” Niven wrote.

“For now, I just 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,” she continued. “Pain and heartbreak are incredible teachers and the lessons I have learned from this will stay with me forever.”

She added that she feels grateful to wake up from surgery already feeling better and knows she is coming out the other side of this stronger from the experience.

Niven has not wrestled since the August 22, 2025 episode of Smackdown, defeating Charlotte Flair. She disappeared from television after that due to a serious injury.