Tag: Rhea Ripley
Rhea Ripley Added To Women’s WarGames Match, Updated TakeOver Card
As expected, WWE has officially announced Rhea Ripley will join Shotzi Blackheart and Ember Moon for this year’s women’s WarGames match. The trio, plus another superstar to be announced (likely NXT Women’s Champion Io Shirai), will take on Candice LeRae, Dakota Kai, Raquel Gonzalez, and Toni Storm. Ripley captained the first women’s WarGames match last…
Arturo Ruas Suffers Injury On NXT, Rhea Ripley Has Five Earrings Ripped Off
WWE has confirmed rumors of Arturo Ruas suffering a right biceps injury during his NXT match against Kushida this week. Fightful Select reports that there were creative plans in place for Ruas, but those are being put on hold until he is cleared. Additionally, Rhea Ripley was banged up coming out of her NXT Women’s…
NXT Women’s Championship Match, Finn Balor’s Return Announced For Next Week
Next week’s WWE NXT will feature the return of NXT Champion Finn Balor as he addresses the NXT Universe for the first time in-person since TakeOver 31. For the first time since #NXTTakeOver 31, The Prin❌e will address his kingdom NEXT WEEK on @USA_Network! #WWENXT @FinnBalor pic.twitter.com/fA7IjMS78B — WWE NXT (@WWENXT) November 12, 2020 Additionally,…
Rhea Ripley Could Be Called Up To Main Roster
This year’s Survivor Series will only comprise of Smackdown and RAW, as NXT will not be included. NXT Superstars were also not featured during this year’s WWE Draft. The recent COVID-19 outbreaks in NXT might be the reason why. It is very likely the company will be calling up NXT Superstars again and it seems…
NXT Championship Iron Man Match To Continue Next Week, Steel Cage Match Announced
The four-way 60-minute Iron Man match to crown a new NXT Champion ended inconclusively with Finn Balor and Adam Cole tying at two wins apiece. As a result, William Regal announced Balor vs. Cole will take place next Tuesday in a one-fall match to officially determine a new champion. It'll be SUDDEN DEATH next week…
Ridge Holland’s Debut, Ripley vs. Kai & More Set For Next Week’s NXT
– Next week’s WWE NXT will feature the official debut of NXT UK star Ridge Holland. The former Luke Menzies will compete in a TakeOver triple threat qualifier against Damian Priest and Oney Lorcan. – Additionally, Dakota Kai and Rhea Ripley will clash in a number one contender’s match, while Bobby Fish and Kyle O’Reilly…
Asuka vs. Rhea Ripley In The Works? Ripley Unveils New Look (PHOTO)
WWE Raw Women’s Champion Asuka was on a media call today where she expressed interest in wrestling NXT Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley. Give Me Sport was on the call and noted on Twitter Asuka would like for the match to occur at the possible Evolution 2 pay-per-view. Ripley responded on Twitter: Interesting ????I’ve always wanted…
WWE NXT Recap (6/24/20) – The Road To The Great American Bash
Here’s everything you need to know coming out of the June 24th edition of WWE NXT: 6-24-20 results – Cameron Grimes beat Damian Priest after attacking him earlier in the parking lot – Rhea Ripley tossed Robert Stone in a dumpster – Timothy Thatcher continued his grueling training regimen – Cruiserweight Champion Santos Escobar beat…
NXT Women’s Championship Match Added To TakeOver: In Your House
A triple threat match will go down at NXT TakeOver: In Your House. TV Guide and WWE announced on Friday morning that Charlotte Flair will defend her NXT Women’s Championship against both Rhea Ripley and Io Shirai on June 7th. #TheQueen @MsCharlotteWWE will defend the NXT #WomensTitle in a #TripleThreat Match against @RheaRipley_WWE & @shirai_io…
Rhea Ripley Shoots Down Visa Rumors
PWInsider reported yesterday that former NXT Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley would not be seen on WWE TV anytime soon because she had to return to Australia to get a new visa. Ripley took to Instagram to shoot down those rumors, confirming she is still at home at her apartment in Florida. *reports*: "Rhea Ripley lost…
Backstage News On Charlotte Winning The NXT Women’s Championship
Some fans were surprised to see Charlotte Flair win the NXT Women’s Championship at WrestleMania 36, but there appears to be a plan behind the decision. According to Dave Meltzer, WWE wants Flair on NXT to help draw in viewers during the ongoing “Wednesday Night War” against AEW Dynamite. It’s also being reported that Flair…
Big **Spoiler** For Tonight’s WWE Raw
Tonight’s episode of WWE Monday Night Raw will take place in Everett, WA. Rhea Ripley is scheduled to appear live on the show to progress her program with Charlotte Flair, reports PWInsider. As seen at NXT TakeOver: Portland on Sunday night, Flair attacked Ripley after Ripley retained the NXT Women’s Championship against Bianca Belair. Belair…
Charlotte Issues Official Challenge
Following a physical match between Bianca Belair and Rhea Ripley for the NXT Championship, Charlotte would show up to attack Rhea Ripley. This would lead up to her announcing that she officially challenges Ripley for the NXT Championship at Wrestlemania. SHE'S HERE! ????@MsCharlotteWWE says she will see @RheaRipley_WWE… at #WrestleMania!!!! #NXTTakeOver #NXTWomensTitle pic.twitter.com/U8hGKmNMZP — WWE…
MVP & Rhea Ripley Set To Appear On Raw
– MVP will appear on Raw tonight to host “The VIP Lounge” with Royal Rumble winner Drew McIntyre. MVP isn’t expected to wrestle on Raw again, but he may make more sporadic appearances going forward. – WWE has also advertised NXT Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley to appear again on Raw for the second week in…
Rhea Ripley Appears On Raw, Issues WrestleMania Challenge
NXT Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley made a surprise appearance on Monday Night Raw to confront Charlotte Flair. "If you're gonna challenge for any title at #WrestleMania, well…"@RheaRipley_WWE rules. #RAW pic.twitter.com/GNCaAzfuji — WWE NXT (@WWENXT) February 4, 2020 When Flair was out to address who she would challenge at WrestleMania 36, Ripley came out to remind…
WWE Rebrands NXT Women’s Championship, Becky Lynch Issues Statement
WWE began phasing out the “Women’s” part of the NXT Women’s Championship during Wednesday’s NXT broadcast. Rhea Ripley was simply referred to as “NXT Champion” in graphics and by the broadcast team, while Kay Lee Ray was simply “NXT UK Champion.” PWInsider is reporting there was an “internal decree” to remove the gender-specific designation. There’s…
New NXT Women’s Champion Crowned, Two Returns, Next Week’s Matches & More
Below are news & notes from this week’s WWE NXT: – Rhea Ripley defeated Shayna Baszler in the main event to capture the NXT Women’s Championship for the first time. Ripley, a former NXT UK Women’s Champion, ended Baszler’s 415-day reign. ???? She stands tall above the rest. ????#WWENXT #NXTWomensTitle #AndNew @RheaRipley_WWE pic.twitter.com/afnm69A0C0 — WWE…
Several NXT Title Matches Announced, Notable Returns, Dark Matches & More
Below are news & notes from this week’s WWE NXT: – Next week’s show will feature the following matches: Mia Yim vs. Dakota Kai Angel Garza vs. Lio Rush (c) – Cruiserweight Championship Finn Balor vs. Tommaso Ciampa vs. Keith Lee – #1 Contender’s Match .@itsLioRush puts the NXT Cruiserweight Title on the line against…
Rhea Ripley vs. Dakota Kai Set For This Week’s WWE NXT
WWE has announced Rhea Ripley will face Dakota Kai on this week’s WWE NXT. Below is the updated line-up of what to expect on Wednesday’s new episode: Rhea Ripley vs. Dakota Kai Damian Priest vs. Killian Dain How will Adam Cole respond to Finn Bálor’s attack? Can Lio Rush and Angel Garza be kept apart?…
NXT Women’s Team Announced For Survivor Series Match
Following an incredible WarGames, Triple H went live on Facebook Live to both speak about the event and announce the women’s team. For the women’s NXT team, we will see the following: Rhea Ripley (Captain) Candice LeRae Bianca Belair Io Shirai Toni Storm Below is the updated Survivor Series card: No Holds Barred WWE Championship…
Rhea Ripley & Shayna Baszler Name War Games Participants
Rhea Ripley and NXT Women’s Champion Shayna Baszler appeared on WWE’s The Bump to announce their War Games team members. Team Rhea Ripley will include Ripley, Tegan Nox and Candice LeRae. Team Shayna Baszler will include Baszler, Bianca Belair and Io Shirai. ???? #NXTTakeOver: #WarGames BREAKING NEWS AHEAD ???? Team @RheaRipley_WWE: Team @QoSBaszler:???? @TeganNoxWWE_ ♠…
First-Ever Women’s War Games Match Announced & More NXT News
– The biggest news coming out of this week’s NXT is that the first-ever women’s War Games match will take place at NXT TakeOver: War Games on Nov. 23rd. The match will see NXT Women’s Champion Shayna Baszler, Marina Shafir, Jessamyn Duke, Io Shirai and Bianca Belair vs. Rhea Ripley, Candice LeRae, Dakota Kai, Tegan…
New Tag Champs And Big Return To NXT
Last night on the August 28th episode of NXT from Full Sail University, the Black and Gold brand seemed to up the ante a bit before premiering on USA in a few short weeks. Shayna Baszler, Marina Shafir and Jessamyn Duke came out to talk about the beating they delivered to Mia Yim last week,…
