Rhea Ripley made a special appearance on this week’s WWE NXT, where she addressed several stars in the women’s division, including ZARIA, who made her in-ring debut for the company. Prior to the main event, we saw a disturbing backstage scene of Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez armed with baseball bats, viciously attacking Mami.
The camera followed as Ripley was found lying next to her car, showing a cut on her head with fake blood pouring from the wound. WWE later announced on Wednesday evening that due to the attack, Ripley had suffered a fractured right orbital socket.
WWE frequently uses injury storylines to write talent off television for various reasons, such as allowing performers to recover from real injuries or focus on outside entertainment projects.
According to the Wrestling Observer, Rhea Ripley is legitimately dealing with a fractured orbital bone and will be sidelined for the foreseeable future. Although she could potentially return in a non-physical role before being cleared for competition, WWE often opts to keep talent off-screen until they are fully recovered.
How the Injury Occurred
The belief is that Rhea Ripley’s orbital bone was fractured on the October 21 episode of WWE Raw during a spot that involved her head-butting Liv Morgan.
SEScoops wishes Rhea Ripley a full and speedy recovery.
During this week’s WWE NXT, Rhea Ripley was seen laid out in the infamously dangerous NXT parking lot, the victim of an attack by baseball bat-wielding Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez. Fans were taken aback by how much blood was shown during the segment, and it’s now reported that the Australian Superstar is dealing with a legitimate injury.
A real injury resulted in this angle being produced, according to PW Insider, but no specifics were given as to what is wrong with Rhea Ripley. Earlier this year, Ripley missed three months of action earlier this year after suffering a shoulder injury during a segment with Liv Morgan. That injury resulted in Ripley vacating the WWE Women’s World Championship, a title that Morgan now holds.
WWE is reporting that Ripley suffered a fractured right orbital socket, which will put Ripley out of action for an undisclosed amount of time. On X, Ripley shared some X-rays and warned Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez that they had made a fatal error in judgment.
This is a huge setback for Ripley who is one of the very top Superstars on Raw and has appeared for both SmackDown and NXT in recent weeks. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Rhea Ripley as we wish her a full an speedy recovery.
On the October 29, edition of WWE NXT, Rhea Ripley returned to the brand she once dominated and had a segment with Kelani Jordan, Giulia, Stephanie Vaquer, Zaria, and TNA Wrestling’s Jordynne Grace. Ripley fired the quintet of women up ahead of next week’s massive ten-woman tag-team match, but the Monday Night Raw Superstar fell victim to a brutal attack shortly after.
During the introductions of the show’s main event, a camera rushed backstage and arrived in the famously dangerous NXT parking lot. There, Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez were seen walking away with baseball cats and Ripley was laying by her car. The Australian was busted open and was a bloody mess, clearly the victim of an assault from her nemesis and Morgan’s bodyguard.
Fans were shocked to see the brutal scene as WWE typically avoids showing blood if they can help it. In an update, Corey Brennan of Fightful reported that there was some “concern internally” about the amount of blood, but that a “higher power” within the company gave the segment the green light.
The pro-wrestling power couple faced off in the Burger Challenge on Instagram, a viral game that requires participants to complete a cheeseburger, fries, and a drink in under a minute. Ripley opted to go for her burger first while Matthews started off by making quick work of his fries. The House of Black member, who recently made history with the group, was able to finish the challenge with seconds to spare, while Ripley still had her fries and drink left. In the comments, Ripley explained her defeat, noting that “Sh*t was hard!”
Away from fast food, Rhea Ripley has been continuing her war with Liv Morgan and Dominik Mysterio as ‘Mami’ is fixated on regaining the WWE Women’s World Championship. Ripley’s most recent opportunity came at WWE Bad Blood where she won via DQ when Raquel Rodriguez interfered, meaning that Morgan kept the gold.
As for Buddy Matthews, he, Brody King, and Malakai Black, the House of Black are continuing to forge their own path on AEW TV, and with Julia Hart declaring that she is fully healed, the group may be a complete unit again very soon. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest from Ripley and Matthews, both in and out of the ring.
Dominik Mysterio may have proven to be quite the lady’s man on WWE TV, but that isn’t a concern for his real-life wife. In 2022, Dominik began an on-screen romance with Rhea Ripley, only to betray his ‘Mami’ at this year’s SummerSlam. Nowadays, Mysterio can be found arm-in-arm with Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan, who has dubbed the multi-generational Superstar her ‘Daddy Dom.’
“She’s cool with it surprisingly, yeah, she honestly been super cool. She’s my ride-or-die. We’ve been together since we were 14. So as long as I let her know ‘Hey, this is what’s going to go down,’ She’s like ‘Alright, cool.'”
“After the kiss with Liv, her first text to me… she’s like ‘Dude, I found a tarantula in the garage!'”
Mysterio’s on-screen performances with Ripley and Morgan are just that, a performance, and Marie Juliette knows where Dirty Dom’s heart truly lies. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Monday Night Raw’s resident Cassanova, and his on-screen fling with Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan.
This past February, WWE held its Elimination Chamber PLE in Perth, Australia; the company’s first Premium Live Event in the country in over five years. The show ended with Rhea Ripley standing tall in her home country, and fans may not have to wait another five years to see a major WWE event down under.
WWE and the Cook Government are in negotiations for a potential return to Perth in 2025, according to the West Australian. While not confirmed, the expectation would be that the show would take place in the second half of next year, if these talks prove successful.
Tourism Minister Rita Saffioti added that the local government is consistently seeking unique and exclusive attractions to bring visitors to the state.
“We’re constantly pursuing these types of unique and exclusive events that attract visitors to our beautiful State, particularly ones that we know are incredibly popular like UFC and WWE.”
WWE’s reported openness to hosting another event in Australia underlines the promotion’s approach to hosting major events outside of the United States. 2024 has seen events hosted in Australia, Canada, Scotland, France, and Germany, while WWE has also hosted events in England and Wales in recent years. With continued efforts to bring WrestleMania to the UK and events being teased in countries yet to host a PLE, it’s clear that WWE’s appeal and the appeal of major events could continue to extend past North America in the years to come. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest on WWE’s Premium Live Events, both those in the United States and beyond.
During the latest edition of WWE Raw, Rhea Ripley was part of the opening segment that included Tiffany Stratton, Liv Morgan, and Raquel Rodriguez. Soon after, Ripley would accidentally drop on the top of Stratton’s heel head-first after a brutal big boot from Rodriguez.
While the vast majority of fans showed concern that landing head first could have been an injury, there was a select number of trolls that were hoping Ripley got hurt. On her Instagram Stories, Ripley had some choice words for these particular ‘fans’ of wrestling.
The main event of Raw saw Ripley team with Stratton to face Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez. This match ended in a no-contest due to an interruption from Nia Jax. During the show, the WWE Women’s Champion vowed that Stratton would cash in her Money in the Bank contract on Liv Morgan when the time is right, which came as a surprise to Stratton herself.
While wrestling fans have the freedom to support or not support who they wish, wanting a wrestler to get injured in the ring is a step too far. Hopefully, these ‘fans’ of wrestling will reflect on what they want after having their comments shared with Ripley’s 4.5 million followers on Instagram. In the meantime, Ripley will continue to be one of the very top Superstars in WWE and be featured regularly on programming.
Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest from Rhea Ripley as the Eradicator continues to be a force to be reckoned with on WWE programming.
WWE fans are buzzing with excitement as news breaks about Rhea Ripley’s contract status with the company. The former Women’s World Champion has reportedly agreed to terms on a new long-term deal that will keep her in WWE for the foreseeable future.
Details of Rhea Ripley’s New WWE Contract
Contract Length and Value
According to reports from PWInsider, Ripley’s new contract with WWE is set to be a five-year deal, but she has not signed just yet. This significant commitment demonstrates WWE’s faith in Ripley as a cornerstone of their women’s division for years to come.
While the exact financial terms have not been disclosed, sources indicate that Ripley will receive a “considerable raise” as part of the new agreement.
Contract Status
While the terms have been agreed upon, it’s important to note that the contract has not yet been officially signed.
However, PWInsider suggests that it’s “just a matter of time” before the deal is finalized. This news comes as a relief to many WWE fans who have been speculating about Ripley’s future with the company.
The biggest name in women’s wrestling outside of Bianca Belair and even then she might be Number 1 at this point. Hope she gets that bag because she deserves it.
The WWE Universe has taken to social media to express their thoughts on Ripley’s contract news. Many fans are thrilled at the prospect of seeing “The Eradicator” continue her dominant run in WWE for years to come.
Rhea Ripley is Biggest Female Star in Wrestling Right Now
She Deserves The Super MAX contract
At Only 27 Years Old i Fully Expect To Be the Highest Paid Women In Wrestling pic.twitter.com/RYtOJqcWqk
Fans are eagerly anticipating the potential storylines and feuds that Ripley could be involved in over the next five years. With her current rivalry against Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez heating up, supporters are excited to see how this will play out and what new challenges await Ripley in the future.
BREAKING: Rhea Ripley is close to signing a new 5 year deal with the WWE, which will give her a "considerable pay increase" ✍️
She is valued heavily by the company given her age and experience
Great news, 5 more years of eradication and dream matches we are yet to see 😈 pic.twitter.com/cdAJSG4wBE
Many wrestling enthusiasts are applauding WWE for securing Ripley’s services long-term. As a Grand Slam Champion and one of the most dominant forces in the women’s division, fans recognize the importance of keeping such a talented performer on the roster.
WWE is super close to locking in Rhea Ripley in a new long-term deal with a big raise.
After letting many contracts get close to expiry in early 2024, the company has changed its approach in recent months and started reaching out to talents aggressively to lock them into deals.
It was reported last month that on the female side, the promotion had reached out to WWE Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan, WWE Women’s Champion Nia Jax and Rhea Ripley about signing long-term extensions. PWInsider is now reporting that at least one of them has reached a new agreement with the company in principle. According to them, Mami has come to terms on a new contract with the sports entertainment giant.
The new contract will be for 5 years and it’ll see the former Women’s Champion getting a ‘considerable’ raise. While the actual signing is yet to take place, the belief is that it’s ‘just a matter of time’ before pen is put to paper.
The news is not very surprising as Rhea Ripley has been a featured star of WWE programming in the last few years and one of the faces of not only the women’s division but also the Raw brand.
Her storyline with Dominik Mysterio and rest of The Judgment Day continues to be the anchoring feud of the Red Branded Show as it inches towards the historic Netflix move.
The mentioned female stars are not the only ones approached by WWE recently. Reports suggest that officials have also begun negotiations with a former Universal Champion within the last month. You can check out more about it here.
As one of the biggest stars in WWE, Rhea Ripley has worked with some of the company’s top names from Becky Lynch to Charlotte Flair, to Asuka. Now, Ripley is excited about the arrival of her fellow Australian wrestler DELTA who is coming to NXT.
On a recent episode of UpUpDownDown, Ripley revealed that DELTA is at the top of her list of competitors she’s eager to face.
“I mean, I feel like I have to say DELTA. I haven’t stepped in the ring with her, and she came after my time in Australia, so I think it’d be cool to meet up in NXT.”
As for Ripley, she failed to regain the Women’s World Championship at WWE Bad Blood from her rival Liv Morgan. The interference of the returning Raquel Rodriguez meant that while Ripley won the match by disqualification, it was Morgan who left Atlanta with the gold. This latest twist suggests the Ripley-Morgan rivalry will continue, with Ripley now having to deal with Rodriguez as she aims to reclaim the title.
According to Fightful Select, the original plan for the bout was Liv winning the match with help from a returning Raquel Rodriguez. Things went into disarray when the referee called for the bell before that:
“It was implied that the original finish to Rhea vs. Liv was Liv winning with Raquel’s help. However the referee couldn’t justify not doing a DQ finish as he saw everything unfold.”
The shark cage match at Bad Blood saw Dominik Mysterio being suspended in a cage at the ringside while Rhea and Liv battled inside the squared circle.
Prison Dom managed to pickpocket the lock and opened the cage door towards the ending of the match. While the door was open, Mysterio had nowhere to go because of his fear of heights.
Ripley took advantage of the situation and brought Liv outside to punish her right in front of Dom’s eyes. After a while, Dom couldn’t take it anymore and he tried to get out. Unfortunately for the 27-year-old, he forgot about the chain securing his leg to the cage and he found himself hanging in the air.
Rhea Ripley took the opportunity to get her revenge on her ex, and she picked up a kendo stick to punish Dominik. This is when Raquel Rodriguez made her return and she blindsided Rhea.
Raquel then threw Ripley back into the ring and after an awkward pause, the bell rang to signal the end of the bout. Rodriguez unsure of what to do after the sudden change in plans, still put Liv on top of Ripley for the pin but then picked Morgan up.
Rodriguez had been diagnosed with Mast cell activation syndrome in January this year. She competed at the Elimination Chamber in February despite her condition but was pulled from the active roster in March.
Rhea Ripley’s efforts to finally get retribution on Liv Morgan went up in flames at WWE Bad Blood 2024, courtesy of the returning Raquel Rodriguez.
In the penultimate match of the night, Ripley challenged WWE Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan. With Dominik Mysterio confined to a shark cage suspended in the air, Ripley dominated Morgan and it appeared that a new champion would be crowned at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.
Things went from bad to worse for ‘Dirty Dom’ as his efforts to aid Morgan resulted in him dangling by his foot from the floor of his cage. Taking a break from Liv, Ripley delivered some painful kendo stick shots to Dominik before Rodriguez attacked Ripley. This attack resulted in Ripley winning by disqualification, meaning that Liv Morgan is still the Women’s World Champion.
Rodriguez had been out of action since February and has been battling Mast Cell Activation Syndrome this year. MCAS is a condition in which the patient experiences repeated episodes of the symptoms of anaphylaxis, such as allergies. These episodes may include hives, swelling, low blood pressure, difficulty breathing, and severe diarrhea.
Rodriguez has a history with Liv Morgan and the pair are former WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions. It remains to be seen if Rodriguez will be officially brought in as the Judgment Day’s newest member, but her intervention at Bad Blood certainly proved fortunate for Liv Morgan and her reign as WWE Women’s World Champion.
WWE Superstar Rhea Ripley got a huge reaction from fans with her latest post on X ahead of her match at Bad Blood tonight.
‘Mami’ posted an image with the caption “Blood ??” and as of writing she managed to get over 34 thousand likes with the space of a couple of hours.
Ripley is set to face Liv Morgan at Bad Blood for the Women’s World Championship and Dominik Mysterio will be suspended above the ring in a shark cage.
Here are all of the matches taking place at WWE Bad Blood tonight from State Farm Arena, which you can watch live and back on demand on WWE Network and Peacock.
Hell in a Cell: CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre
WWE Women’s Championship: Nia Jax (c) vs. Bayley
Damian Priest vs. Finn Bálor
Women’s World Championship: Liv Morgan (c) vs. Rhea Ripley (with Dominik Mysterio in a Shark Cage)
Main Event: Roman Reigns & Cody Rhodes vs. Solo Sikoa & Jacob Fatu
Whether you’re at home or on the go, here’s how you can stream Bad Blood 2024 on different devices:
Streaming on Mobile Devices
WWE Network App (International viewers): Also available for iOS and Android. Ensure you have a stable internet connection for a smooth viewing experience.
Peacock App (U.S. viewers): Available for both iOS and Android devices. Simply download the app, sign in with your subscription details, and start streaming.
Rhea Ripley is focused on her quest to reclaim the WWE Women’s World Championship which she never lost in the first place. She has ensured that Dominik Mysterio doesn’t interfere in her title match against Liv Morgan and pulled some strings for her match at next month’s WWE Bad Blood.
During a WWE Raw Exclusive, Ripley was asked if Mysterio being locked in the cage helps to even the odds. She doesn’t think Dom will be able to interfere in the match but lately, he’s been finding different ways to help Morgan. Ripley then expressed his confidence that she would walk out of WWE Bad Blood as the new women’s champion.
“I don’t think Dom has any impact, but the one thing is, he’s slimy, he’s greasy, he’s dirty. So lately, he’s been finding ways to find ways to cheat for his little blonde girlfriend, which I don’t know where they came from because he’s never had to do that with me. So he’s actually using a little bit of his brain, which is nice to see. But it’s not gonna stop the inevitable.
At the end of the day, at Bad Blood, Mami’s walking out champion. Liv can’t run anymore, she can’t hide. She ain’t gonna have Dom there to help her.”
Scared Little Dom
Ripley also asked to rate how scared Mysterio was on a scale from one to ten. The former WWE Women’s World Champion said that Dom was terrified of multiple things, including heights. She also said that that second-generation wrestler was claustrophobic, and that’s what has made the stipulation hilarious.
“Dom is terrified of a lot of things. Heights is definitely one of them. So I’m gonna give that a ten. But he’s also very, very claustrophobic. Which to me is f****ng hilarious.”
WWE Bad Blood takes place at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday, October 5.
In 2022, Dominik Mysterio and Rhea Ripley began an on-screen relationship that would last until Dirty Dom’s betrayal of ‘Mami’ at WWE SummerSlam 2024. Away from WWE, Ripley recently tied the knot to her real-life partner Buddy Matthews who has had some choice words for the treacherous Mysterio.
During an Instagram Live stream, Matthews was asked about a potential showdown between himself and Dominik Mysterio. The former AEW Trios Champion was immensely confident, and suggested the only way Mysterio would have a chance was if Matthews was one of Dominik’s favorite foods.
“Dom and me would be one on half. Only way Dom would beat me is if I was a chicken tender and he was hungry.”
Matthews joined AEW the same year that Ripley and Dominik became an on-screen item, though this relationship wasn’t an issue for the real-life couple. In August of this year, Ripley said that there is “a level of respect” between herself and Matthews, and since he’s in the wrestling business, he knows that what airs on TV shouldn’t be taken as real.
As the biggest wrestling promotion in the world, WWE boasts one of the largest and most impressive rosters with talent from across the globe. WWE has re-signed many top names this year alone and now the company reportedly has approached three of its top women from its main roster.
WWE has approached Rhea Ripley, Liv Morgan, and Nia Jax about new contracts in recent weeks, PW Insider reports. The company has also reportedly approached talent who still have plenty of time left on their contracts as part of a “very aggressive” strategy to lock talent into new deals.
WWE has locked in several prominent names into new contracts in 2024, keeping the ‘Renaissance Era’ stocked with top-tier talent. In April, Drew McIntyre re-signed with WWE, putting to bed fan speculation that he would be signing with AEW. McIntyre’s re-signing not only saw the Scottish Warrior get a new contract, but also a sword gifted to him by TKO board member and WWE’s ‘Final Boss’ Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.
More recently, Randy Orton confirmed reports that he has re-signed with WWE with a deal that should keep him around until 2029. While Orton could have seen his previous deal frozen due to his time away due to his back injury, WWE reportedly felt it was fairer to let Orton negotiate a new deal given how much the handling of contracts has changed.
Earlier this week, it was confirmed that Sheamus has signed a contract extension with WWE. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest on WWE and its effort to keep top talent with new contracts.
When asked how she feels about Rey now after being betrayed by Dom herself, Ripley explained that she won’t go back on her words. She still believes that the young star needed to get out of his father’s shadow even if they’re not together anymore:
“I’m not gonna be immature like Dom and contradict everything I’ve done in the past and said in the past what he has been doing in every single interview. He has been playing me out to be this bad guy, this villain in his life—which I wasn’t. I cared for him, and I loved him.
So I’m not gonna do that about this situation either. I’m gonna stand on everything I said back then. I do think that Dom had to get out of Rey’s shadow. I do believe that. Rey was picking Edge over his own son—a man who literally speared Dom in the middle of the ring, looked at him, went ‘uh,’ and then ran after Finn Bálor. That man did not care about Rey Mysterio’s son.
So why is Rey picking Edge over Dom? So I’m not gonna contradict myself and say that I do think Rey was in the right. Because I do think Rey was in the wrong. But at the same time, I think that Dom has hurt me in a bigger way than Rey ever hurt me. So he’s more in my good books than Dom is right now.”
Dirty Dom turned on The Mami at SummerSlam and he aligned himself with Liv Morgan instead. One of the reasons Dominik has given for this turn is that Morgan helped him beat his dad in a match, something Rhea Ripley never did.
When asked if Dom has daddy issues, the former Women’s World Champion explained that Mysterio has family issues. She also fired back at him for saying that he didn’t come up with The Mami nickname:
“You can tell a man has daddy issues when he gets so excited about getting called Daddy. He got family issues let’s be honest cause now he’s saying that I made him call me Mami and he never liked calling me Mami. You got problems my dude because you came up with that by yourself. I didn’t make you do crap.”
Dominik Mysterio most recently faced off against Damian Priest in a one-on-one match on Monday’s Raw. While he lost the bout, the Judgment Day swarmed the ring immediately afterward, delivering a brutal beatdown on both the Terror Twins.
Rhea Ripley has revealed that she was very emotional upon leaving the Judgment Day and she cried on the night of their breakup.
The Mami recently appeared on The Casual Conversations podcast. She talked about things such as working with Edge during the initial run of the group, competing in the WarGames match and more.
When asked what being part of the Judgment Day meant for her, the Eradicator revealed that it helped her finally feel fully comfortable in front of crowds because she had people to fall back on:
“The Judgment Day was really family to me. Like it really was. It has helped my career so much more than I could actually put into words. Cause I feel like that was when I started opening up and feeling comfortable going out there in front of the crowd cause I had the boys that I could fall back on. So it was really emotional for me.”
Rhea Ripley joined the Judgment Day featuring Edge and Damian Priest at WrestleMania: Backlash in 2022. The group went through many changes over the next couple of years. They kicked Edge out of it while adding members such as ‘Dirty’ Dominik Mysterio and JD McDonagh.
Ripley was finally expelled from the faction herself when Dominik Mysterio turned on her and aligned with Liv Morgan instead at SumerSlam 2024. Damian Priest was also kicked out of the group by Finn Balor on the same night. This marked the end of a chapter for the Judgment Day as all founding members left the faction.
The former Women’s Champion mentioned how there were reports about a member crying backstage after that show. She is not ashamed to admit it was her:
“I saw something come out about Judgment Day members, a specific one crying backstage after everything. I’m not ashamed of it. That was me. I was upset. Like the last two and a half years of my life is gonna be…like it’s changed now. I can’t go back to that. They were my boys; they were my family. It was really sad.”
The female star is taking a positive approach to the situation, however, and she believes that when one good thing ends, something amazing starts from it. She claimed that she is now loving her time absolutely brutalizing the group which she characterizes as ‘Street Trash.’
On October 5, WWE will host its first Bad Blood PLE in over 20 years from the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. Surprises have been teased for the show, and on this week’s RAW, the card for the highly-anticipated event started coming together.
Hell in a Cell: CM Punk Vs. Drew McIntyre
The feud between CM Punk and Drew McIntyre has been one of the hottest angles of 2024 and will come to a head at WWE Bad Blood. Not only will the pair settle the score in a rubber match, but it will be contested inside Hell in a Cell. The iconic structure has been used at all WWE Bad Blood PLEs so far and that tradition will continue on October 5.
At WWE SummerSlam, Damian Priest (alongside Rhea Ripley) was betrayed by The Judgment Day, as Finn Balor aided GUNTHER against the Archer of Infamy. On this week’s Raw, Balor challenged Priest to a match at WWE Bad Blood which the former World Champion was quick to accept.
Rhea Ripley is one of the most popular women in WWE history who garners attention both in and out of the ring. Earlier this year, Ripley’s in-ring work sparked a debate about women in wrestling and now the Eradicator has weighed in.
“I get criticism for every single little thing I do, but, you see the men doing this and you’re like ‘yeah! that looks cool! amazing’. Tiffany Stratton does this the other week and they’re like ‘oh my god I love you Tiffany, oh, my, god, you’re so sexy please do that to me’, but when I do it there’s a problem? Why? You just mad that I’m popular that’s why.”
Some may have been opposed to Rhea using the Stinkface but ultimately, what she does in the ring is her choice and has proven popular with countless fans so far. Ripley currently has her sights set on the WWE Women’s World Championship and plans on taking the title from her rival Liv Morgan.
As one of WWE’s top Superstars, Rhea Ripley has a legion of fans around the world, with some even wanting the chewing gum of the Australian Superstar. Recently, one exceptionally brave member of the WWE Universe got to enjoy a special moment with the former Women’s World Champion that they’ll never forget.
At WWE Monday Night RAW, the fan held a sign reading “I Beat Breast Cancer’s Ass To See Rhea Bloody Ripley.” On her TikTok, Ripley shared that she met with the fan backstage and autographed the fan’s sign, describing them as a “badass.”
This isn’t Ripley’s first unique interaction with a fan at a WWE event. In 2022, a downed Ripley messed with a fan by untying their shoelaces and later tweeted that nobody was safe from her mischief.
More recently, Ripley appeared at Fanatics Fest NYC where as she expected, she received a hero’s welcome by those who attended the event in the Big Apple. Ripley even recreated her signature entrance with a couple of doppelgangers in another example of the Aussie’s connection with her fans.
This week’s AEW Dynamite took place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and proved to be an extra special night for Blake Reilly. Like the fan at RAW, Blake recently beat cancer and was able to celebrate with his family and AEW talent including Jeff Jarrett, Willow Nightingale, and AEW World Champion Bryan Danielson.
After pinning Liv Morgan with her signature Pretzel pin at Bash In Berlin, Ripley was on this week’s RAW and made clear her sights are set on the Women’s World Title. While Ripley suffered a leg injury during the show, she was able to chase Morgan away during the main event tag team match between the Judgment Day and Jey Uso/Damian Priest, Ripley even had some fun after RAW went off the air but will be all business when she’s next in the ring with Liv Morgan, a match her fans can’t wait to see.
Rhea Ripley has established herself as one of WWE’s most dominant Superstars in recent years, evidenced by her impressive collection of championships and accolades. Now, Ripley has added another memorable moment to her career by officially naming her signature, suggestive pinning maneuver. At WWE Bash in Berlin, Ripley used the ‘authoritative’ pin on Liv Morgan to score the win for the Terror Twins.
Speaking with Peter Rosenberg and Jackie Redmond on the Bash in Berlin post-show, Ripley said the move shares its name with a local delicacy.
“I like to call it ‘the pretzel pin.’ It’s very fitting.”
– Rhea Ripley
Damian Priest jokingly dubbed the maneuver the, “Take it Easy pin” which got a laugh. Whatever the move is called, Rhea Ripley has proven to be a relentless force in WWE with many expecting that it won’t be long before she holds championship gold again.
On this week’s episode of RAW, Ripley made it clear that she wants a match with Liv Morgan for the WWE Women’s World Title, a title Ripley was never defeated for. Although Dominik Mysterio claimed Morgan wasn’t present at the show, this turned out to be a ruse, allowing Liv to ambush Ripley.
Later that night, Morgan attempted to assist Finn Bálor and JD McDonagh in their non-title match against Priest and Jey Uso. However, Ripley intervened, chasing Morgan away and helping Priest and Uso secure the win. Ripley also had some fun after this week’s Monday Night RAWwith Jey Uso and Priest but will be all business when she faces Liv Morgan in the ring.
The excitement didn’t end after this week’s episode of WWE RAW went off the air from the Bell Arena in Denver, Colorado. In the main event of the show, Jey Uso and Damian Priest defeated WWE World Tag Team Champions Finn Balor & JD McDonagh in non-title action. While Liv Morgan tried to aid her Judgment Day allies, Rhea Ripley, who’d been attacked earlier in the night, neutralized the Women’s World Champion.
After RAW, Jey, Ripley, and Priest celebrated in the ring. Despite her ankle injury, Rhea joined in with a ‘Yeet’ and after some convincing, Priest joined her and Jey for a three-person ‘Yeet.’
JEY USO AND RHEA RIPLEY AFTER #WWERaw WENT OFF AIR GOT DAMIAN PRIEST TO FINALLY YEET ?
This week’s RAW dealt with the fallout from last Saturday’s Bash in Berlin, the first WWE PLE to ever take place in Germany. On RAW, CM Punk set his sights on the World Heavyweight Championship, only to be ambushed by Drew McIntyre and have his bracelet destroyed. Sami Zayn also confronted World Heavyweight Champion GUNTHER who declined the challenge of the man who beat him at WrestleMania 40.
Rhea Ripley has recently sparked interest by commenting on the possibility of facing Dominik Mysterio in an intergender match. The speculation about this match has been growing, especially after recent developments their ongoing storyline.
Rhea Ripley and Dominik Mysterio: A Heated Rivalry
Following their split at WWE SummerSlam in Cleveland, the Dom and Mami have of course found themselves on opposing sides. Dominik has aligned himself with Liv Morgan, while Ripley has been seeking revenge on both for costing her a chance at winning back the Women’s World Championship.
What Did Rhea Ripley Say About the Potential Match?
In a recent interaction on X, Rhea Ripley responded to comments made by Dominik Mysterio regarding a possible intergender match.
Dominik had expressed his openness to facing Ripley in a singles match but was unsure if WWE would ever book such a contest. Ripley’s response was simple yet direct: “Bring it.”
Intergender matches, while rare, do have a history in WWE, with select instances occurring over the years. However, they have not been regular occurrence in recent years.
Despite this, Ripley’s formidable presence and the storyline tension between her and Dominik could make a compelling case for WWE to explore this avenue.
Even the numbers game wasn’t enough to stop the Terror Twins in Rhea Ripley and Damian Priest at Bash In Berlin.
Priest and Ripley had the crowd fully behind them as they took it to Liv Morgan and Dominik Mysterio over the course of their mixed tag match which was fourth on the card for the record-setting PLE. The offense for Ripley and Priest was impressive as the two made sure to hit a stereo Razor’s Edge on their enemies. It all looked over at that juncture, but the rest of Judgment Day came into play, attempting to stop the duo from getting the W.
With interferences from JD McDonagh, Finn Balor and Carlito, The Terror Twins’ chances at winning looked terribel, but their were several false finishes which included a 619 attempt by Dominik Mysterio. Dom looked like he had Damian dead to rights as both men were brawling on the commentary tables, but Priest put Dirty Dom down after he took out the rest of Judgment Day. This in turn, isolated Liv as she slowly turned around to get a headbutt, a Riptide and the pinfall loss.
Post-fight, Wade Barrett said on commentary that he didn’t think this feud was over, so one would expect the grudge to continue.
The first four matches on the card had all babyfaces winning their respective bouts as Cody Rhodes defeated an also babyface in Kevin Owens while Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair became the new WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions and CM Punk put Drew McIntyre in his place in the strap match.
Rhea Ripley will certainly have added incentive to continue her feud with Morgan considering Liv still holds onto the WWE Women’s World Championship. There’s plenty of “bad blood” between the two so one could speculate they’ll be battling each other at the PLE with that very name,
