Rhea Ripley Claims Her Fourth WWE Women’s Championship
Rhea Ripley made history on Sunday night at WrestleMania 42 Night 2 by defeating Jade Cargill to win the WWE Women’s Championship. This victory marks Ripley as a two-time WWE Women’s Champion and elevates her to four Women’s Championship wins in WWE, making her one of only 14 women in company history to achieve this feat.
The match came to a dramatic finish when Cargill’s ‘Baddies’—Michin and B-Fab—were thwarted by Iyo Sky. Ripley then delivered a powerful Riptide to Cargill, securing the win and solidifying her place as the new champion.
Ripley earned her spot in the championship match at WrestleMania after winning the Women’s Elimination Chamber match at February’s Elimination Chamber PLE. She now has a record of 4-1 in singles matches for women’s championships at WrestleMania and has won four in a row.
An opportunity to face Cargill at WrestleMania 42 was on the line in the Chamber, as Women’s Royal Rumble winner Liv Morgan chose to face Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer in Las Vegas. Ripley last eliminated Tiffany Stratton to set up the clash with Cargill.
A Feud That Reached New Heights
The rivalry between Ripley and Cargill began when they first met face-to-face on the March 6 episode of Friday Night SmackDown. During this confrontation, Ripley promised to defeat Cargill at WrestleMania, stating, “When that bell rings, you can flex all you want. It doesn’t matter, because I am going to fight. I’m gonna take that title from you, and I’m going to take it with force. There’s not a damn thing you can do about it.”
Following another heated confrontation on the following week of SmackDown, Cargill recruited fellow SmackDown members Michin and B-Fab to help her take down Ripley. The group beat down the Australia native on both the March 20 and March 27 episodes of SmackDown, which led to Ripley’s former tag team partner Iyo Sky making the save on April 3.
This backfired for Sky, however, as the group jumped the former Women’s World Champion and forced Ripley to watch on the April 6 episode of Monday Night Raw. This incident took the feud to a completely new level.
A Payback That Changed Everything
Iyo Sky ended up getting her payback Sunday night, and Rhea Ripley is now the new WWE Women’s Champion. The events leading up to the match showcased a deep-seated rivalry that had been building for weeks, with each side trying to outdo the other.
Cargill’s faction, the ‘Baddies,’ played a significant role in the buildup to the match. Their attempts to undermine Ripley were met with resistance, particularly from Iyo Sky, who became a key player in the storyline.
The match itself was a showcase of strength, strategy, and determination. Ripley’s victory was not just a win for her, but also a statement about her resilience and ability to overcome challenges. Her performance at WrestleMania 42 Night 2 solidified her status as one of the top female wrestlers in WWE.
A New Era for Rhea Ripley
With this latest victory, Ripley has cemented her legacy in WWE. Her journey to the top has been marked by perseverance, skill, and an unyielding will to succeed. As she stands as the new WWE Women’s Champion, fans can expect more high-stakes matches and intense rivalries in the future.
Ripley’s win also highlights the evolving landscape of women’s wrestling in WWE. With more opportunities and greater recognition, female athletes are pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the ring.
As the story of Rhea Ripley continues, one thing is clear: she is a force to be reckoned with, and her reign as champion is just beginning.
