“She’s Targeted Me”: Rhea Ripley Admits Fight With Nia Jax Is Personal Ahead of Elimination Chamber Clash

The hype and anticipation are at an all-time high for the upcoming Elimination Chamber PLE that takes place on Saturday, February 24, in Perth, Australia, The WWE Universe has set their sights on the biggest title fight on the card that has massive implications for WrestleMania 40: Rhea Ripley versus Nia Jax for the World Women’s Championship. 

With speculation running high about the potential outcome of this intense showdown, recent revelations have upped the stakes. In a candid interview, Mami shed light on the personal beef of her upcoming match with Jax ahead of the Elimination Chamber clash.

A personal rivalry between Rhea Ripley and Nia Jax

Rhea Ripley is long known as a formidable heel since joining Damian Priest as part of Edge’s Judgment Day. She is set to defend her title against Nia Jax in her country this Saturday. In a recent episode of WWE’s The Bump, Ripley issued a final warning to Jax, addressing the personal animosity between them. Ripley expressed confusion over Jax’s persistent targeting, stating, “I feel like it is, but I don’t really know why. I don’t understand why Nia has targeted me the way that she has. I get that I am the top dog; I’m the Women’s World Champion. But you can’t just come back and sneak attack people until you get a title shot. Like you haven’t stepped in the ring with me one-on-one.” 

Despite Nia Jax’s sneak attacks, Mami remains resolute, asserting her championship status. She also questioned the challenger’s entitlement to a title shot.

Reflecting on their encounters, Ripley emphasized her victory over Jax and others in Saudi Arabia. She stated, “We went to Saudi Arabia I beat all five women and I retained my women’s world championship,” 

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After facing Becky Lynch and securing a victory, Jax seemed to develop an ego and a chip on her shoulder, according to Mami.

Nia Jax “had an ego after defeating Becky Lynch”- Ripley

Rhea Ripley in the same interview talked about how Nia Jax, after facing a defeat in Saudi Arabia, went after other women in search of vindication and glory. One of her targets emerged as Lynch who Jax successfully defeated in a singles match on 1st January 2024. 

Ripley stated, “She did have a match with Becky, yeah, and she did beat Becky Lynch, the man, Becky Lynch. So once she did that, she had something, I don’t know. She had an ego, she had a chip on her shoulder. So what did she do? She comes back after me.” But Ripley quickly clarified that yet, her tactics remained the same—attacking her from behind. 

However, The Eradicator made it clear when they are standing face to face in the ring, it’s a different story. She is focused and hitting her from behind won’t be enough. Do you think there is a personal beef between the two? Who do you think would win in Australia? Let us know in the comment section below. 

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