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#5. Rhea Ripley's RAW debut to come with a big push?

One of the biggest RAW debuts in months will see Rhea Ripley officially becoming a part of the Red brand. Many main roster fans may not be too aware of her, but they got a glimpse at WrestleMania 36 when she defended the NXT Women's Championship against Charlotte Flair in the opening match.

Ripley is a former NXT UK Women's Champion and NXT Women's Champion. Highly touted as a top prospect, she is only 24 years old. Physically imposing, Ripley will be a big name in the RAW Women's division - perhaps equivalent to Bianca Belair on SmackDown.

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Ripley even had an important spot in the Royal Rumble this year. With Charlotte Flair seemingly pulled from WrestleMania 37 marketing, Ripley could be in line for a RAW Women's title shot against Asuka.

If not Charlotte Flair, then only Peyton Royce seems to fit the bill. But many would argue that she isn't ready for such a big spot yet. Fellow Australian star Rhea Ripley, despite being the newest RAW superstar, seems to hold a more impressive pedigree. Will she receive a big title push upon her debut?

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