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#9 Io Shirai vs. Rhea Ripley (Mae Young Classic, October 24th)
If anyone thought Io Shirai was going to dominate the Mae Young Classic field and have non-competitive matches, this bout was one which showed that she's just as good when she's being beaten as when she's doing the beating. Io is one of the best sellers in the business and we saw that all over the place here. Her slow, but a powerful comeback, definitely put this match over the top.
Rhea Ripley looked like a major star in this match as well. Her presence has improved dramatically in the past year and she looks the part. She was completely convincing in her domination of a wrestler that's known as one of the best in the world, despite the disparity in their experiences.
Ripley lost nothing in this semifinal. She's going to be a major star in the future, beyond even being the first UK women's champion.
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