Rhea Ripley Offers 7-Word Heartfelt Support for Dominik Mysterio After Massive Loss at WWE NXT Deadline

In an intense encounter at NXT Deadline, RAW’s Dominik Mysterio faced off against Mexican talent Dragon Lee in a highly anticipated battle for the coveted NXT North American Championship. The match, hanging in the balance, concluded with Dragon Lee executing the Phoenix Plex, securing a three-count victory. This triumph not only marked Dragon Lee’s inaugural NXT North American Championship but also positioned him as the 21st titleholder.

However, the joy is tinged with complexity as both athletes find themselves drafted to the main roster, prompting speculation about their future paths. Additionally, Rhea Ripley‘s unexpected response to Dominik’s loss adds a captivating layer to the unfolding WWE storyline.

Rhea Ripley shows support for Dominik Mysterio despite a loss at NXT Deadline

Reigning Women’s World Champion Rhea Ripley showed her love and support for her Latino heat Dominik Mysterio on X. After Dominik Mysterio lost his NXT North American Championship to LWO’s Dragon Lee on 9th December at NXT Deadline Rhea Ripley tweeted, “You’re always a winner in my eyes @DomMysterio35💔🖤 #NXTDeadline.”

Dominik Mysterio also took to X to apologize to Mami for his loss. He responded by tweeting, “I hope so 😔🖤 @RheaRipley_WWE” with a gif from South Park with the text “Please don’t be mad”. But it is hard to know if this was an actual apology or the fear of Mami.

Dominik was reprimanded by Ripley following a previous NXT North American title loss to Trick Williams. However, in the following match for the title, Dominik Mysterio won the title back after some assistance from his friends, JD McDonagh and Finn Balor.

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Hence, The Judgment Day member will be keen to get back in the good graces of Ripley on RAW and maybe have a rematch for the title since both he and Lee are on the main roster as well. But, before that Ripley took to social media to share another message for Dominik Mysterio.

Rhea Ripley breaks kayfabe to praise Dominik Mysterio

Rhea Ripley, the Women’s World Champion, exhibited an unexpected range of emotions after Dominik Mysterio’s loss to Dragon Lee at NXT Deadline. While her initial tweet expressed love for Mysterio, a subsequent message revealed her discontent with the defeat, praising his year-long work ethic. This departure from Ripley’s usual disdain for losers signals a notable shift in her character.

Her second tweet happened within 90 minutes of her first tweet. The new tweet read, “Am I upset? Sad? Mad? Yes. But @dominik_35 has been THE BIGGEST WORKHORSE within WWE all year! His growth has been insane… Very VERY proud! Forever my Champion 🖤 #NXTDeadline.” In the tweet she has expressed her sadness while praising Dominik’s work ethic throughout the year.

Do you agree with Rhea Ripley’s praise for Dominik Mysterio?

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