Rhea Ripley has cautioned fans to never send fan mail or gifts to her private residence as such as an act is “100% not ok.” On X, fka Twitter, the Australian Superstar made herself perfectly clear.

Ripley didn’t share whether a recent incident had prompted her to make this post, though many believe this to be the case. Ripley’s statement about fans comes after several wrestlers have either addressed, or fallen victim to, fans who cross the line.

In January 2025, WWE’s Asuka shared that fans had attempted to interfere in her private life, a matter that had forced the Japanese wrestler to contact the police. Asuka made clear she rejects any romantic advances fans may make at her, but her statement sadly went ignored by some.

Earlier this month, Michelle McCool shared her experience of dealing with harrassment at airports that was common during her WWE tenure. McCool, soon to be a WWE Hall of Famer, shared that “people just don’t have boundaries,” and spoke about being chased by fans even when with her kids.

Sonya Deville was the victim of an attempted kidnapping in 2020, which resulted in the ex-WWE Superstar taking months away from WWE to recover. More recently, Deville advocated for stricter stalking laws as for many victims, the law doesn’t go far enough to protect them and punish the criminals.

The reigning Women’s World Champion, Ripley will put her title on the line against IYO SKY during the March 3, edition of WWE Monday Night Raw. With a huge title match and WrestleMania 41 drawing closer, Ripley seeks to focus on her WWE career, and not on fans potentially invading her private life.

Liv Morgan’s return to WWE wasn’t just about getting back in the ring—it was personal. After being sidelined for six months due to an injury inflicted by Rhea Ripley, Morgan came back with a mission: to take everything from the woman who took everything from her.

“I was going to take away everything she loved because she took everything that I ever loved,” Morgan said on the No-Contest Wrestling Podcast.

That mission led to the creation of the Liv Morgan Revenge Tour, a ruthless campaign that has seen Morgan align with The Judgment Day and even stake a claim to Dominik Mysterio.

Morgan’s transformation from fan-favorite underdog to a cunning, dominant force has been one of WWE’s most surprising turns in recent years. While her methods have drawn boos from some fans, she remains unapologetic.

“I felt so justified in every single fiber of my being. I knew that I was right and that I was in the right.”

Her comeback was fueled by months of frustration and reflection.

“All I ever loved was WWE, and she took six months from me—not knowing if I’d make a full recovery, if I’d come back the same, or if my career was even over.”

That realization only strengthened her resolve to dismantle Ripley’s world piece by piece. Now, with WWE Elimination Chamber on the horizon, Morgan’s focus remains locked on championship gold. As the last person to defeat Ripley, she may be the biggest threat to the Women’s World Champion yet.

Liv Morgan Mocks “Obsessed” Rhea Ripley After Controversial Raw Win

Romance is in the air this morning, as WWE Superstar Rhea Ripley and AEW star Buddy Matthews are beginning their honeymoon. The reigning Women’s World Champion will miss tonight’s WWE Raw as a result.

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Rhea Ripley and Buddy Matthews’ romance began when they met in WWE in 2021, while Matthews was performing for WWE under the name Buddy Murphy. The couple went public with their relationship in 2022, and Matthews proposed to Ripley during a vacation in Cocoa Beach, Florida in August 2023.

They tied the knot in a lavish all-black-themed wedding ceremony on June 23, 2024, where Ripley wore a stunning black strapless dress and Matthews complemented her in an all-black suit.

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Despite working for rival companies – Ripley in WWE and Matthews in AEW – the couple maintains a strong and supportive relationship. Ripley has emphasized that Matthews understands and supports her career trajectory, noting that he’s comfortable with her prominent position in the wrestling industry. After their wedding last year, their busy schedules prevented them from taking a honeymoon, but they are finally able to enjoy this special time together following AEW’s Grand Slam event in their home country of Australia.

In a touching display of love and respect at AEW Grand Slam: Australia, Buddy Matthews honored his wife, WWE Women’s World Champion Rhea Ripley, throughout his Continental Championship match against Kazuchika Okada in Brisbane.

Matthews, performing in front of his hometown crowd at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre, incorporated several elements of Ripley’s signature style and moves into his performance.

He emerged wearing an Australian-themed jacket reminiscent of Ripley’s iconic Elimination Chamber attire, and during the match, executed her trademark moves including the Inverted Cloverleaf submission and her distinctive stomp.

While Ripley maintained a low profile backstage to ensure the spotlight remained on the event, her presence was felt throughout Matthews’ performance, including his use of the Prism Trap.

The hometown audience embraced the tribute, with one creative fan even displaying a sign reading “The Talented Mr. Ripley.”

Despite the emotional atmosphere and strong hometown support, Matthews’ championship pursuit fell short, with Okada retaining the AEW Continental Championship in controversial fashion. The match nonetheless showcased the unique dynamic of wrestling’s power couple, demonstrating how their relationship transcends promotional boundaries.

Tiffany Stratton is fully embracing the WWE Universe’s excitement over her dynamic with Rhea Ripley, as fans have dubbed them “Strapley.” The reigning WWE Women’s Champion recently spoke about the pairing and even floated the idea of a style swap with Ripley, imagining the dark and dominant Women’s World Champion in her signature pink.

Stratton on the ‘Strapley’ Phenomenon

Stratton discussed the growing buzz around “Strapley” during interviews with DS for Ring The Belle and Unlikely with Adrian Hernandez. She acknowledged that fans created the name, and she immediately found it appealing.

“The internet did! Someone said ‘Strapley,’ and I was like, that’s kind of cool!” she shared on RTB.

Stratton’s chemistry with Ripley gained attention when the two shared the ring before the Royal Rumble Premium Live Event. Their contrasting personas—Ripley’s dark, intense presence and Stratton’s glamorous, self-proclaimed “Center of the Universe” energy—have intrigued fans.

Freaky Friday: Ripley in Pink and Stratton in Back

Taking things a step further, Stratton suggested a “Freaky Friday” scenario where she and Ripley swap aesthetics. She firmly believes Ripley could pull off her signature pink, while she has already shown she can rock all black.

“I definitely see that in our future,” Stratton said on Unlikely. “I feel like pink would look so good on Rhea. And I feel like I can rock black. Like, I’ve rocked it before. I actually rocked it this past Friday. And I feel like I looked pretty good in black. So, I definitely see that in our future. You have to stay tuned for that as well.”

WWE has a history of incorporating social media-driven pairings into its programming. The contrast between Ripley’s dominant, goth-inspired character and Stratton’s ultra-glam persona makes for a compelling on-screen dynamic.

WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair offered candid thoughts on the women’s division during a recent appearance on Gabby AF, placing his daughter Charlotte Flair and Rhea Ripley in a class of their own.

“She’s so much better than… and that’s not to say the other girls aren’t good, but she and Rhea right now are the two best in the business,” Flair stated, highlighting Charlotte’s elite status.

While acknowledging former WWE star Sasha Banks (now Mercedes Moné), Flair maintained that with her departure, Charlotte and Rhea have emerged as the division’s clear standouts.

A two-time Royal Rumble winner and decorated champion, Charlotte made her return to WWE in January after recovering from injury. Flair revealed he watched her comeback match from a sports bar, overcome with emotion at seeing his daughter back in action.

Ric Flair Shocked to Learn He Suffered a Recent Heart Attack

“The Match to Make”

The Nature Boy particularly praised Charlotte’s WrestleMania 39 encounter with Ripley, declaring:

“They haven’t had a match like that in the women’s division that I’ve seen on TV anywhere since that match.”

Looking ahead to WrestleMania 41, Flair advocates for another Charlotte-Rhea confrontation, calling it “the match to make.” He also expressed interest in potential matchups with Bianca Belair and the long-anticipated showdown with Becky Lynch.

As WWE’s premier event approaches, the question remains whether the company will capitalize on Charlotte and Rhea’s proven in-ring chemistry.

On his Six Feet Under podcast, WWE legend The Undertaker recently shared his thoughts on the evolution of women’s wrestling, highlighting its significant growth and impact on the industry. The WWE Hall of Famer had big praise for names like Becky Lynch and Rhea Ripley, as well as storylines that have surpassed the men’s division in intensity.

Becky Lynch’s Breakout & Star Power

After her transformation into ‘The Man’ in 2018, Becky Lynch became one of the most popular women in wrestling history. As fans eagerly await the return of Lynch, The Undertaker had nothing but praise for the former WWE Women’s World Champion.

She blew up quick, super talented… she’s got the full package.”

Women’s Division Gaining Respect

WWE’s handling of women has changed dramatically throughout the Undertaker’s career, as for years, the female roster were treated as little more than eye-candy. Now, The Undertaker is pleased to see women not only be taken serious, but in some cases, are showing more intensity than their male counterparts.

“[There is] a little bit more grit than the men did... I think they kind of figured that out too and were like, ‘We got to step up our games.’”

Current Storylines & Rhea Ripley’s Role

The Undertaker’s most recent appearance for WWE came on Raw’s Netflix debut where he shared a moment with Rhea Ripley after her title victory over Liv Morgan. On the podcast, the Phenom pointed at Rhea Ripley’s feud with Liv Morgan, calling it one of WWE’s strongest rivalries, just behind The Bloodline. The Undertaker also had praise for Ripley, who’s dominance in the ring has helped her grow increasingly important in the company.

The Future of Women’s Wrestling

The future of WWE’s women’s division also looks to be in strong hands with names like Roxanne Perez, Giulia, Cora Jade, Stephanie Vaquer, Zaria, Kelani Jordan, and more tearing it up in WWE NXT. As for The Undertaker, his comments reflect the division’s transformation from an underappreciated attraction to a legitimate main-event staple.

Liv Morgan is heading to the Women’s Elimination Chamber match on March 1, and the former Women’s World Champion has Rhea Ripley to thank. During Morgan’s qualifying match with IYO SKY, Ripley’s anger got the better of her, and she struck Liv, resulting in a disqualification.

After Raw, Morgan relished in her victory, especially since it was her nemesis who guaranteed her victory.

“How dumb is Rhea?! Thank you so much Rhea. I know you’re so obssessed with me and you missed me so much! You help me beat IYO so I can win the Elimination Chamber and take back my Women’s World Championship. She’s obssessed, what the heck?”

Morgan will face five other women with the winner earning a WrestleMania 41 title opportunity. The winner of the Women’s Elimination Chamber match will face whichever main-roster champion that 2025 Women’s Royal Rumble winner Charlotte Flair does not choose to face. With reports of Flair vs. Tiffany Stratton circulating, it’s expected that the Women’s Elimination Chamber winner will face Rhea Ripley this April in Las Vegas.

Next month will mark Morgan sixth appearance in the Elimination Chamber, extending her record for the most times competing in the match. Though Morgan has three eliminations to her name, she’s yet to win the contest, and hopes to change that on March 1, and earn a WrestleMania title match in the process.

Rhea Ripley didn’t compete at the 2025 Royal Rumble PLE, but there was still plenty of ‘Mami’ in Indianapolis. The same day as the first PLE of 2025, a Rhea Ripley lookalike contest took place in the city. On X, footage of the contest was shared. Ripley responded, saying she absolutely loved the idea and wishes she could have been a part of the judging process.

This lookalike contest saw those involved channel Ripley’s personality that has made the Women’s World Champion one of the most popular women in wrestling today. Ripley is in her second reign as Women’s World Champion after regaining the title from Liv Morgan at WWE Raw’s debut on Netflix.

What’s Next for Rhea Ripley?

With Charlotte Flair’s victory in the Women’s Royal Rumble match, Ripley could be in store for a WrestleMania 39 rematch at this year’s Showcase of the Immortals. However, with reports that WWE intends for Flair to face Tiffany Stratton, it remains to be seen who faces the Women’s World Champion at WrestleMania 41.

Former TNA World Champion Tessa Blanchard speaks highly of WWE Women’s World Champion Rhea Ripley, and discussed a potential clash between the two stars.

Blanchard, who recently returned to TNA at Final Resolution and defeated Jordynne Grace at Genesis, addressed the idea of a dream match during a recent appearance on the DeLoco Podcast.

When asked about a showdown with Ripley, Blanchard expressed admiration for the WWE star’s evolution.

“She’s phenomenal. I’ve watched some of her matches, and we actually did the first-ever Mae Young Classic for WWE together. But she was a different Rhea Ripley then. She was blonde hair, still tall, still built, still phenomenal in the ring.

But she has just transformed into this absolute powerhouse over there. So yeah, I would be down for that,” Blanchard remarked.

With WWE’s partnership with TNA making cross-promotional matches possible, the prospect of Ripley facing top TNA talent like Blanchard has generated significant excitement among wrestling fans.

WWE Women’s World Champion Rhea Ripley is back in her element, reclaiming her title and setting her sights on the next chapter of her dominant reign. At WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event, Ripley successfully defended the WWE Women’s World Championship against Nia Jax, solidifying her status as a cornerstone of the women’s division.

In an exclusive post-match interview with Peter Rosenberg and Jackie Redmond, Ripley opened up about the significance of her win and the feeling of having the championship back in her possession. When asked if everything felt “as it should” now that she was champion again, Ripley responded with nostalgia:

“Yes, it does. It’s actually giving me flashbacks of Australia, of Elimination Chamber. Giving me good old flashbacks of 2024, 2023, before everything else happened.”

Ripley expressed how much she missed holding the championship, emphasizing its importance to her identity as a competitor:

“It’s always good to be on top, right? [Laughs] It feels fantastic. I’ve missed this championship, I’ve missed this Women’s World Championship. I was the first-ever Women’s World Champion, and I just feel like it belongs on my shoulder. It belongs in my bag, it belongs with me 24/7, so it’s real nice to be reunited.”

Eyes on WrestleMania 41

As Ripley looks ahead, the road to WrestleMania and the upcoming Royal Rumble loom large. She acknowledged the growing pool of challengers vying for a shot at her title, but Ripley remains unfazed. Confident and ready for any opponent, she shared her mindset:

“I’ve had a lot of friends backstab me before, I’ve had a lot of family members backstab me before. At the end of the day, everyone wants that WrestleMania golden ticket, and I don’t blame them. It’s a massive opportunity, it’s what everyone works for. I have a target on my back, and I’m not gonna hide from that fact.”

Ripley firmly stated her intention to enter WrestleMania 41 as champion and issued a warning to her future opponent:

“Whoever stands across the ring from me, they’re gonna have to be ready for ‘Mami’ because at the end of the day, ‘Mami’ is always on top.”

A Hint at a Men’s Royal Rumble Entry?

Ripley also hinted at the possibility of entering the Men’s Royal Rumble, showcasing her unrelenting ambition and knack for breaking barriers.

As the champion reaffirms her position atop WWE’s women’s division, the anticipation builds for who will step up to challenge Ripley on her path to WrestleMania glory.

Rhea Ripley has already reached the pinnacle of the WWE Women’s roster, but could the Men’s Royal Rumble be next in Mami’s sights? At WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event, Ripley retained the Women’s World Championship against Nia Jax.

In a post-match interview, it was brought up that Ripley doesn’t have a match at WWE Royal Rumble 2025, but in theory could enter the women’s match. Ripley, however, had other ideas, saying “I think it would be a bad decision. Maybe I’ll be in the men’s one.”

If Ripley were to compete in the Men’s Royal Rumble match, she’d become the 5th woman to do so. Chyna made history by competing in both the 1999 and 2000 Rumble matches, and Beth Phoenix would do the same in 2010. Kharma was a part of the match in 2012 while Nia Jax would take R-Truth’s spot in the Men’s match in 2019.

Ripley has never shied away from (literally) man-handling her male counterparts in WWE. Check out this video to see just how well Ripley would fare in the Men’s Royal Rumble match.

The Royal Rumble premium live event on February 1, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis promises to be an exciting event with Rumbles and title matches. It remains to be seen if Ripley, who won the Women’s Royal Rumble in 2023, steps in the ring against the men of WWE next weekend.

2025 Royal Rumble Entrants: All Confirmed Superstars

WWE fans may soon witness a marquee singles match between Rhea Ripley and Bianca Belair. Both stars have expressed interest in facing each other in previous interviews, and according to Fightful Select, the bout has been discussed as a potential match for WWE WrestleMania 41. However, these plans are tentative and subject to change, as is often the case in WWE.

Ripley and Belair have been two of WWE’s top stars for several years but have mostly been kept apart, with only occasional teases of a matchup. Recently, Ripley regained the WWE Women’s World Championship by defeating Liv Morgan during the WWE Raw on Netflix premiere. Meanwhile, Belair continues to hold the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship alongside Naomi.

The two stars were previously slated to face each other at WWE Money in the Bank 2022, where Ripley was set to challenge Belair for the Raw Women’s Championship. However, an injury forced Ripley to withdraw, and Belair instead faced Carmella. Since then, Ripley and Belair’s interactions have been limited, though they did work together as teammates leading into WWE Survivor Series 2024 in the Women’s WarGames match.

WWE WrestleMania 41 is set to take place as a two-night event on Saturday, April 19, and Sunday, April 20, 2025, at Allegiant Stadium.

A new match has been added to the lineup for the upcoming WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event special: Rhea Ripley will face Nia Jax in what promises to be an intense showdown. This announcement follows events on this week’s episode of Raw, where Nia Jax ambushed Ripley backstage.

Later in the night, Jax competed in singles action, defeating Raw newcomer Bayley with her finishing move, the An-Nia-Lator. After the match, Ripley confronted Jax, leading to a chaotic ringside brawl between the two.

Ripley officially issued a challenge to Jax for a match at Saturday Night’s Main Event. While the bout is confirmed, it remains unclear whether Ripley will defend her WWE Women’s World Championship in this contest.

WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event will take place on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. The event is set to air on NBC at 8 PM ET.

Rhea Ripley received a major endorsement from none other than The Rock just before her big match at the WWE Raw Netflix premiere on January 6.

WWE’s YouTube channel released a video that gives fans a backstage look at the monumental event, featuring iconic personalities such as The Rock, Logan Paul, CM Punk, Paul Heyman, Triple H, and Stephanie McMahon.

A standout moment captured in the video showcases The Rock approaching Ripley as she prepared for her title match against Liv Morgan. After offering a warm hug, he told her,

“Sorry, I don’t want to bother you. I just want to say good luck, do your thing.

Thank you for everything you do. Thank you for carrying the company.”

The Rock to Rhea Ripley (Backstage at WWE Raw Netflix Debut – 1/6/25)

The heartfelt compliment left Ripley visibly moved. As a legendary performer and executive of WWE’s parent company, TKO Group Holdings, The Rock’s endorsement carries a lot weight. After the encounter, Ripley went to the ring and delivered a stellar performance, reclaiming her WWE Women’s Championship from Liv Morgan.

The moment underscored the respect she commands from both WWE’s past and present, further cementing her status as one of the company’s premier talents. For fans, this behind-the-scenes footage provides a rare glimpse into the camaraderie and respect shared by WWE’s stars, both in and out of the ring.

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One of the marquee matches on the debut episode of WWE Raw on Netflix featured Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan defending her title against Rhea Ripley in a high-stakes Last Woman Standing Match.

The match was a hard-fought contest with a back-and-forth pace, as both competitors showcased their resilience. Ripley gained the upper hand at one point, hitting her finisher for a dramatic near fall. Dominik Mysterio attempted to aid Ripley by sliding the title belt into the ring, but the distraction allowed Liv Morgan to capitalize.

Morgan knocked Raquel Rodriguez off the apron and hit her finisher on Ripley, resulting in another near fall. However, Ripley ultimately secured the victory after delivering two consecutive Riptides, crowning herself the new Women’s World Champion.

Post-match, Ripley laid out Mysterio with a low blow and hit her finisher. Undertaker came out on his motorcycle and did his signature arm pose with Ripley.

The rivalry between Morgan and Ripley has been brewing since WrestleMania 40, where Morgan entered into a program with Ripley. The Women’s World Title was vacated shortly afterward due to Morgan suffering an injury. Morgan regained the title by defeating Becky Lynch at the King and Queen of the Ring Premium Live Event. She continued her feud with Ripley, retaining the championship at SummerSlam with assistance from Dominik Mysterio.

The animosity escalated further at Bash in Berlin, where Ripley and Damian Priest defeated Morgan and Mysterio in a mixed tag team match. Their next encounter came at Bad Blood, where Ripley earned a title match victory via disqualification. The Last Woman Standing Match on Raw marked the culmination of their heated rivalry, with Ripley emerging victorious and reclaiming championship gold.

WWE Superstar Rhea Ripley has fired back at an ongoing meme about careers in McDonald’s, asking “Who’s the joke really on?” The meme sees AI-created images of notable names dressed as employees of the fast-food chain. On X, Ripley argued that the idea of making people look bad for working at McDonald’s didn’t hold much weight.

The response to this latest viral social media trend has been mixed. While some find it funny, others, such as Ripley, see it as an attempt to mock working people. In the comments several fans agreed with Ripley’s response, appreciating those who work in a job to earn an honest living.

On WWE TV, Ripley has been continuing her feud with Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan, though won’t be the Judgment Day star’s next challenger. Instead, Morgan will defend her title at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event this weekend against IYO SKY. This week’s Raw went off the air with both Morgan and SKY clutching the Women’s World Championship, as both women have their sights on the Women’s World Title.

Rhea Ripley’s unique look at WWE Survivor Series: WarGames came about thanks to a blend of horror effects talent and All-Elite inspirations. For the latest WWE PLE, Ripley arrived wearing a protective face mask as she is still dealing with the effects of her orbital socket fracture. This mask, however, was given a macabre twist, complete with horns attached to give ‘Mami’ a demonic look.

Ripley’s mask was created by horror effects legend Jason Baker, who took to X to speak about his experience making the Australian’s unique look. Baker was challenged to work around Ripley’s protective face mask and was appreciative to his team for ensuring the mask that he designed and painted was finished in time for the show.

Baker is WWE’s go-to individual when it comes to crafting epic masks for use on programming. In addition to Ripley, he worked with Bray Wyatt for the design of The Fiend and has created masks for Triple H, Asuka, Cody Rhodes, The Wyatt Sicks, and others. Outside of wrestling, he has worked with major horror movie projects including the Terrifier franchise and has been working with the metal band Slipknot.

During the match, Ripley removed her mask, revealing war paint underneath, complete with a red slash just above her eye. On Instagram, Ripley shared that this look was inspired by her husband, All Elite Wrestling’s Buddy Matthews.

Ripley is far from finished with Liv Morgan, but is waiting for IYO SKY to have her earned title match with the Women’s World Champion before she makes her next move. In the meantime, fans can expect plenty of Rhea Ripley on WWE TV after her impactful return to the ring at Survivor Series: WarGames.

Rhea Ripley is feeling “pretty good” regarding her fractured orbital bone following her victory inside WarGames at Survivor Series. Inside Vancouver’s Rogers Arena, Ripley joined IYO SKY, Bayley, Naomi, and Bianca Belair to defeat Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, Nia Jax, Tiffany Stratton, and Candice LeRae.

The match was Ripley’s first in close to two months as she has been out with a fractured orbital bone injury. At the post-Survivor Series press conference, Ripley, who donned a horned mask inside WarGames, was asked for an update on her condition.

“Honestly, I can’t see it, so I don’t know. But it feels pretty good.”

Ripley’s orbital bone hasn’t prevented her from seeking revenge on Morgan and Rodriguez, who on WWE TV, caused the injury with an attack at the October 29, show. While she may not be fully recovered, Ripley has her sights set on the pair, as well as former ally Dominik Mysterio should he try to get involved.

“Revenge seems to be the topic of conversation of me and Liv. Dom is in that conversation now. I’m not done with Liv. If Dom wants to stick his nose where it don’t belong, then I’m not done with Dom either. If he’s going to come out and interfere, of course, I’m going to put my hands on him.”

Ripley will have to wait for another shot at Morgan’s Women’s World Championship as IYO SKY is the current number one contender for the gold. Nevertheless, the Australian is far from finished with Morgan, as made clear inside WarGames.

WWE taped the November 29 episode of SmackDown after the November 22 episode of the show this week from the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. They had the Prime-branded canvas for the second taping. Below are the complete spoiler results:

Triple Threat Women’s US Title Tournament Match – Michin def. Piper Niven and Lash Legend: Legend replaced Jade Cargill in the match after the former AEW star was attacked by an unknown assailant this week. Chelsea Green was at the ringside for Niven and she attacked Michin during the bout. B-Fab came out to even the odds, allowing Michin to finally pick up the victory.

Singles Match – Shinsuke Nakamura def. Andrade: Nakamura entered with a new variation of his theme song. He defeated Andrade with a Kinshasa. US Champion LA Knight tried to attack the Japanese star after the bout but Nakamura sprayed black mist into his eyes.

Singles Match – Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes def. Carmelo Hayes: This match was made official after a backstage confrontation between the two at this week’s show. Rhodes beat Melo with a Cross Rhodes.

WarGames Segment: Bianca Belair, Naomi, Bayley, Iyo Sky, and Rhea Ripley all came out to promote the Women’s WarGames match. Bayley was there replacing Cargill into Ripley’s WarGames team. Rhea cut a promo before Liv Morgan, Nia Jax, Raquel Rodriguez, Tiffany Stratton, and Candice LeRae came out. Morgan said that it was suspicious for Bayley to join the team right after Jade was taken out. The two teams then got into a brawl before the security ran down to break the fight up.

Singles Match For Advantage In Men’s WarGames – Jacob Fatu def. Jey Uso: Fatu won the match with a springboard moonsault to get the advantage for his team.

WWE also taped a Speed match where Zelina Vega beat Chelsea Green in between the two SmackDown episodes. The advance taping will allow the talents to stay home for the Thanksgiving holiday instead of traveling.

• Paul Heyman Returns, CM Punk Joins The OG Bloodline’s WarGames Team

WWE NXT Superstar Giulia may have only recently arrived in the silver brand, but the Japanese sensation already has her eyes on the main roster. Speaking to Bully Ray on Busted Open After Dark, Giulia shared who she plans to face in WWE.

“I want to wrestle the Japanese girls and Rhea Ripley. I love Rhea Ripley.”

Giulia may have to wait some time before she gets the chance to face Ripley as WWE reportedly has huge plans for her in NXT’s women’s division. On this week’s WWE NXT, Giulia vowed to become this year’s Women’s Iron Survivor winner at NXT Deadline. Ripley also had a huge week as ‘Mami’ returned from injury on Raw to attack Liv Morgan and will join Bianca Belair, Jade Cargill, Naomi, and IYO SKY in WarGames.

Transitioning to America

After being seen in the crowd at Stand & Deliver, Giulia made her official NXT debut at No Mercy after making a massive name for herself in Japan. On the podcast, Giulia contrasted her time competing in Japan to the United States.

“[It’s] Very different, the style, all different. Here [it is] very important, the TV program. There [they] don’t have TV program. Also, the audience [is] so different.”

Whether it’s in the United States or Japan, Giulia is continuing to win over audiences around the world as the ‘Beautiful Madness.’ Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Giulia as she has big plans for NXT and beyond now she’s part of WWE.

Rhea Ripley made her highly anticipated return on this week’s episode of Raw, which was taped last week at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, MI.

Ripley had been sidelined due to a fractured right orbital socket, an injury that forced her off television. The storyline injury was depicted earlier this month on NXT when Women’s World Champions Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez attacked Ripley with baseball bats.

The segment showed Ripley lying next to her car, with a cut on her head and fake blood pouring out. Reports suggest the injury stemmed from a headbutt spot during the October 21st episode of Raw.

As a result of Ripley’s absence, WWE had to make adjustments to the Crown Jewel premium live event, where she was originally scheduled to face Rodriguez in a singles match.

Ripley made a dramatic comeback at the start of Raw, targeting Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan. The confrontation escalated into a chaotic brawl involving Ripley, Bianca Belair, Jade Cargill, Naomi, and IYO SKY, who stood tall over Morgan, Rodriguez, Tiffany Stratton, and Nia Jax.

While not yet confirmed, the events appear to be setting up a women’s WarGames match at Survivor Series next Saturday, adding to the excitement for the highly anticipated event.

A number of WWE names were present at the UFC 309 event this Saturday Night including the Chief Content Officer Triple H who got to meet Donald Trump at the show.

The president-elect was in attendance for the show alongside the announced co-head of his Department of Government Efficiency, Elon Musk. Trump got a huge response from the crowd during his entrance and the heavyweight champion Jon Jones also handed him the title belt for a bit after his win in the main event.

The WWE official who was in attendance with his wife Stephanie McMahon got to share a brief moment with the billionaire politician and UFC president Dana White during his visit:

Donald Trump is dancing, Elon Musk is here, RFK, and even bloody WWE’s main man Triple H too!

I can’t stop watching ???#UFC309 ? pic.twitter.com/TmxEIFwEsY

— Matthew Connell (@matthewconnell) November 17, 2024

Incredible moment of respect when Jon Jones handed his UFC championship belt to President Trump.

The culture is changing. I love this.
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Triple H’s wasn’t the only WWE representative at the show. Both the Terror Twins in Rhea Ripley and Damian Priest were also in the arena and the official TKO account shared a video of them on Twitter.

Other notable names in attendance included legendary boxer Mike Tyson, and rapper Jelly Roll both of whom have made appearances on WWE TV before.

The WWE Top Brass has always had a good relationship with Donald Trump. Apart from his involvement in WWE storylines in the past, Trump also appointed Linda McMahon as the administrator of the Small Business Administration during his first presidential term.

Reports suggest that McMahon would be joining the new Trump cabinet as well, this time serving as the leader of the Department of Commerce.

There is also a lot of chatter about how Trump’s win will affect the ongoing investigations against Vince McMahon. You can check out our analysis on how the former WWE chairman can benefit from Trump’s presidency here.

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Rhea is proud of the evolution of women’s wrestling in WWE, highlighting the significant progress made in recent years. In a recent interview with Jazzys World TV, Ripley addressed the historical challenges faced by female performers in professional wrestling.

Ripley, a multi-time WWE Women’s World Champion believes that the biggest obstacle has been gaining respect and recognition within the industry. She specifically referenced how women’s matches were once dismissively labeled as “toilet breaks” by audiences, despite the performers’ dedication to their craft and desire to be viewed equally to their male counterparts.

“We’ve overcome a lot of obstacles, and it’s been growing each and every year.”

– Rhea Ripley to Jazzs World TV

The former champion pointed out that female wrestlers consistently demonstrate their ability to perform at the same level as their male counterparts, if not exceed it. This determination has played a crucial role in changing perceptions and elevating women’s wrestling to its current prominence, where female performers now regularly headline major events, including WrestleMania.

Currently, Ripley is sidelined indefinitely due to a broken orbital socket, having to relinquish her championship due to the injury.

Damian Priest and Rhea Ripley have proven the be a united force on WWE TV, and could Tag Team gold be in store for the Terror Twins? Speaking to the Wrestling Classic Podcast, Priest was asked about a possible title pursuit for the pair and was fully on board.

“It’s definitely possible. If they allow Rhea to be my partner for the World Tag Team Titles, we could 100% win it. I can see us beating anybody. Right now in WWE, there’s nobody I feel I can’t stand toe-to-toe with, and I know she thinks the same way.”

The idea of winning tag titles with Rhea Ripley isn’t just a spur-of-the-moment idea for Priest, who also advocated for the return of the Mixed Match Challenge.

“For Rhea and me to win titles together? That would be huge, very meaningful. We’ve talked about it. At the very least, they should bring back the Mixed Match Challenge and create a title for it.”

The Mixed Match Challenge lasted for two seasons online and saw male and female tag teams face off in mixed-tag competition. The first season’s winners were The Miz and Asuka while season two’s R-Truth and Carmella not only won bragging rights but earned the coveted #30 spots in their respective 2019 Royal Rumble matches. The show was well-received by fans, as its online non-canon nature allowed talent to have more fun in the ring, as seen in the video below.

Rhea Ripley has often been compared to Chyna, so it’d be fitting if she won a men’s tag team title, over two decades after Chyna’s reigns as Intercontinental Champion. In the meantime, however, Ripley won’t be competing for any gold, as she is out with an orbital socket fracture and has been written off with an attack at last week’s NXT. Ripley is believed to have suffered the injury during a headbutt spot with Morgan, who has been gloating about taking ‘Mami’ out.

A feud for the World Tag Team Titles would put Priest and Ripley at odds with their former allies Finn Balor and JD McDonagh, who have held the gold since June of this year. Priest became the number one contender for the World Heavyweight title on this week’s Raw and stay tuned to SEScoops to see if a tag title reign with Rhea Ripley is in his future as well.