Rhea Ripley failed to become the Women's World Champion at Bad Blood 2024, courtesy of a returning Raquel Rodriguez. Despite this, The Eradicator stays one of WWE's biggest female stars in the current era, and the Stamford-based promotion is not sloped to let her go.
According to recent reports, Rhea Ripley and WWE are on the verge of finalizing a new contract for the former Judgment Day member. As per PWInsider, WWE and Mami have assented to the terms of a new contract, though the exact signing is yet to take place. A source cited that it is just a matter of time before The Eradicator officially seals the new deal with the Stamford-based promotion.
The contract is expected to span around five years and include a significant raise in her salary. Currently, it is not confirmed whether Rhea will continue appearing on every show and premium live event or opt for a lighter schedule under the new deal.
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More details will likely emerge once the contract is officially signed. Meanwhile, this news is a massive one for Ripley’s fans, as it confirms that she is not going anywhere for at least the next five years in WWE.
What's next for Rhea Ripley in WWE?
After being betrayed by The Judgment Day, Rhea Ripley formed an alliance with Damian Priest as The Terror Twins to combat the villainous faction. However, at Bad Blood 2024, The Archer of Infamy confirmed that both he and Mami would be going their separate ways, as they belong to different divisions.
This means that going forward, Rhea and Damian will part ways, effectively ending their alliance, as both opted to pursue their paths as single stars. As a result, The Eradicator is now fully focused on being a singles competitor on Monday Night RAW.
Mami could get involved in a rematch against Liv Morgan in the near future, but before that, she may face Raquel Rodriguez at Crown Jewel 2024. Morgan is already scheduled to face Nia Jax in the inaugural Women's Crown Jewel Championship match. With Liv occupied, Raquel seems like the most viable contender for Ripley at the upcoming premium live event.
However, after seeking revenge on the 33-year-old star, Ripley could be steering towards a showdown with Liv Morgan once again, striving to get the Women's World Championship back on her shoulders.
Crown Jewel 2024 is set to take place on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the Mohammed Abdo Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It will be intriguing to see how WWE books Rhea Ripley for this PLE.