“I Was Very Very Frantic”: Rhea Ripley Recalls Her Roller Coaster of Emotions Before Humbling Charlotte Flair at WrestleMania 39

On the first night of WrestleMania 39, Rhea Ripley took on Charlotte Flair in a SmackDown Women’s Championship match. After the two superstars traded blows for over 23 and a half minutes, Ripley emerged on top and was crowned the new champion. The match received rave reviews and triggered a debate in many circles as it missed out on the main event spot.

After the match, we saw both Ripley and Flair showing a myriad of emotions, especially the Aussie pro wrestler. But do you know Ripley had to ride a roller coaster of emotions even before the bout began? In a recent chat, she recalled her victory and that special day at the SoFi Stadium.

What happened to Rhea Ripley at WrestleMania 39?

Imagine this: You’re about to take on one of the biggest superstars in the women’s division at the biggest marquee event in the pro wrestling world and in front of 67,000 live fans and millions worldwide- You are more than likely to feel giddy. That is exactly what Rhea Ripley went through.

Speaking to Sporting News Australia recently, the 27-year-old said, “I was very very frantic before my match.” Ripley added that she hadn’t had a sip of water for four hours and was looking for a bottle when her music hit. The current Women’s World Champion revealed that she had to throw everything away and rush to the ring.

She said that spotting her family in the crowd sparked her up during the match. Both Flair and Ripley delivered an enthralling match that left the fans on the edge of their seats. She also spoke about the scenes backstage after the win.

The Judgment Day member said not only her parents and friends but also Damian Priest and Dominik Mysterio celebrated the win, terming the overall experience a “roller coaster of emotions”. “But looking back on it, it’s probably the highlight of my career and one of the best days of my life,” Ripley added.

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Meanwhile, is Rhea Ripley going to lose her belt in a few weeks’ time? Let’s explore the possibilities.

Rhea Ripley likely to engage in fatal 4-way match at Crown Jewel

No, the WWE so far have not announced a match. But fans can expect the promotion to make the announcement in the next few weeks, especially after last week’s Monday Night RAW.

Crown Jewel- WWE’s upcoming PLE- is scheduled for November 4 in Saudi Arabia. The company has announced just one match to date- Seth Rollins Vs. Drew McIntyre for the World Heavyweight Championship. So, more matches are awaited, and one can count the fatal 4-way bout.

On the October 9 episode of RAW, Raquel Rodriguez and Nia Jax went toe-to-toe in a singles’ bout. The match, however, had to be called off after Ripley ambushed both Jax and Rodriguez- trying to exact revenge for past attacks. Minutes later, Shayna Baszler rushed to the ring and attacked Jax.

This angered Ripley, who asked The Queen of Spades to get out of the ring. In reply, Baszler hit her with a suplex and finished with a brutal kick.

Now, these four superstars are likely to butt heads and set up a clash at Crown Jewel. This, however, is a speculation. For the actual schedule, wait for the WWE to make it official. If that takes place Ripley’s belt will also be put on the line. Do you think she’ll be able to defend it? The answer lies with the future.

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But Ripley is likely to have another giddy moment if that match is made official. So, did Ripley’s revelation surprise you? Let us know in the comments.