WWE RAW: 5 Superstars who impressed – Former world champion risks it all before WrestleMania 37, big heel turn on the show

#2 Impressed on WWE RAW: Rhea Ripley

This week on WWE RAW, Rhea Ripley teamed up with Asuka to take on the Women’s Tag Team Champions, Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler. The four superstars delivered an engaging match, and Ripley managed to stand out during this bout. She arrogantly stood in Asuka’s corner while the latter squared off against Baszler.

Soon after that, Ripley was tagged into the match, and she unleashed hell upon Jax. She was brutal and easily dominated one-half of the women’s tag team champions inside the squared circle. Ripley was highly impressive throughout this match on WWE RAW. Despite taking a lot of punishment, Ripley managed to steal the show.

Rhea Frickin Mania. https://t.co/FioZuUAH6j
— RheaRipley_WWE (@RheaRipley_WWE) April 6, 2021

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Right during the closing moments of the match, Asuka had managed to gain complete control over Baszler. However, as soon as the WWE RAW Women’s Champion climbed onto the top rope, Ripley pushed her from the turnbuckle. The latter then brutalized Asuka near ringside before sending her back in the ring. Baszler took advantage and pinned Asuka while Ripley stood smiling in the ringside area.

“I’m Rhea Ripley!” @RheaRipley_WWE is READY for #WrestleMania. #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/5zl3WkJaZs
— WWE India (@WWEIndia) April 6, 2021

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Rhea Ripley will challenge Asuka for the WWE RAW Women’s Championship at WrestleMania 37. Given that Ripley has stunned Asuka two weeks in a row, the champion is expected to bring her brutal self during the title defense at the upcoming pay-per-view.

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Edited by Kartik Arry