Rhea Ripley’s inclusion in WWE has elevated the Women’s Division to one of the most formidable among all wrestling promotions. As the leader of the dominant faction, The Judgement Day, Ripley has established herself as one of the most sought-after superstars in WWE.
Ripley, the reigning WWE Women’s World Champion, is slated to defend her title against the Irresistible Force, Nia Jax, at the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view. Recently, Mami expressed a concise four-word reaction to her throwback attire that she used before joining The Judgement Day
Rhea Ripley reacts to her attire before WWE fame
Rhea Ripley began the year with a significant achievement by gracing the cover of the upcoming WWE 2K24 video game, alongside Cody Rhodes and Bianca Belair. The game is scheduled for release on March 8th, accompanied by special editions including Deluxe and Forty Years of WrestleMania.
Yesterday, WWE unveiled the initial glimpse of Rhea Ripley from the Deluxe Edition of WWE 2K24. The preview showcased Ripley’s throwback persona, featuring a distinct appearance and gear different from her usual black and purple attire. Ripley herself responded with a surprised and amused tweet, saying, “Oh. Oh My God…”
Ripley was seen wearing a red and black outfit, with a leather jacket. She also had shorter hair and fewer tattoos, based on her appearance in the inaugural Mae Young Classic tournament, before joining the main roster.
Ripley’s throwback photo serves as a reminder of her WWE journey, spanning from her debut in the 2017 Mae Young Classic to her historic victory over Charlotte Flair at WrestleMania 39, and culminating in her current reign as the WWE Women’s Champion.
Rhea Ripley shows off traditional way of drinking
During today’s Elimination Chamber press event, all participants of the Elimination Chamber match were present and addressed the Australian crowd. However, the press conference concluded with hometown stars Grayson Waller and Rhea Ripley receiving tremendous applause from the fans. Ripley and Waller, both native Australians, originate from Adelaide and Perth, respectively.
At the press event, Ripley and Waller showed off their Australian pride by doing a shoey together, after confronting her opponent, Nia Jax. A shoey is a drinking practice that originated in Australia, where a person pours a beverage into their shoe and drinks it in one go.
The shoey has also sparked a lot of curiosity and interest among people who are not familiar with Australian culture. Despite the negative reactions, Ripley and Waller have shown that they are proud of their Australian heritage and are ready to make their presence in the elimination chamber tomorrow.