Rhea Ripley Prepares for Wrestlemania 41 After Championship Setback
Rhea Ripley's Journey to Wrestlemania 41
Rhea Ripley faced a significant setback just 41 days before Wrestlemania 41, losing the WWE Women’s World Championship. Initially set to enter the event as the reigning champion, she struggled to secure her spot on the card but ultimately fought her way back into contention.
Taking full responsibility for her title loss, Ripley is determined to rectify her situation before Wrestlemania 41. She successfully maneuvered her way into the women’s world title match, despite questions raised by Sam Roberts regarding her eligibility.
In a recent WWE Raw recap, Ripley expressed her belief that Bianca Belair is intimidated by the prospect of facing her in a one-on-one match. Belair is reportedly anxious about potentially losing her winning streak at Wrestlemania 41.
“My strategy is to make Bianca realize she was scared to face me in a one-on-one scenario for WrestleMania. She’s scared of her streak ending. She’s scared that she won’t be able to beat me. I need her to notice that. I need her to reflect, think about her actions, and acknowledge it.”
Rhea Ripley Seeks Respect from IYO SKY
As she prepares for her upcoming match against IYO SKY at Wrestlemania 41, Ripley emphasized that she had shown kindness by allowing SKY to compete in the title match so close to the event. She believes that SKY should respect her decision to participate.
“I need her to understand that I went through all this to give her that match, even knowing I’ve never beaten her before and that it’s so close to Mania. To be honest, I kind of expect that respect back. That’s all this is. I respected her so much that I gave her that opportunity, so she should respect me the same way,” Ripley stated, explaining her desire for a spot at Wrestlemania 41.
In a recent episode of WWE Raw, IYO SKY defeated Rhea Ripley to claim the Women’s World Championship, with Bianca Belair watching from ringside. Following this, WWE announced a match between IYO SKY and Bianca Belair for the title at Wrestlemania 41.
Despite this, Ripley remained involved in the storyline, confirming earlier predictions that WWE would turn the match into a triple-threat encounter. She made a bold move by hijacking a contract signing between IYO SKY and Bianca Belair, adding her name to the match.