Rhea Ripley’s moment on RAW this week was a career-defining one, as she finally claimed the Women’s World Championship by defeating Liv Morgan in a thrilling match that was mostly free of interference. The celebration that followed was memorable, especially when The Undertaker made a surprise appearance, riding his motorcycle around the ring and posing with Ripley. However, the most significant moment for Ripley came when Dominik Mysterio entered the ring to embrace her, only for Ripley to exact revenge by delivering a low blow and hitting a Riptide on her ex-boyfriend. This was a long-awaited and satisfying payback for the torment she had endured.
On her Instagram, Ripley shared a reel of her attack on Dominik with a single word caption: “Nutcracker,” which she revealed was a nickname she had in high school. This playful reference has made its way into her WWE persona, adding a fun new layer to her character.
As for Ripley’s future as the Women’s World Champion, it’s likely that the original plan involved Becky Lynch being a part of the championship match. With Lynch’s return to WWE looming, a rematch between Ripley and Lynch at WrestleMania XL seems almost inevitable. Meanwhile, other women on the RAW roster, such as IYO SKY, could challenge for Ripley’s title. IYO SKY, who came close to dethroning Liv Morgan last month, might even win the 2025 Royal Rumble and set her sights on Ripley for WrestleMania 41. A showdown between Ripley and SKY would undoubtedly be one of the top women’s matches of the year.
Ripley is now the dominant force in the Women’s Division, and fans are eager to see who will be the next to challenge her for the championship. The future looks bright for Mami as she continues her reign atop WWE’s women’s division.
