After being one of the best performers in the company last year with Judgement Day, Rhea Ripley finally got her due when she won the women’s Royal Rumble match. It was a historic moment as she became the first woman to win the rumble from the #1 spot. Not only that, but she and Liv Morgan also tied for the longest time a woman spent in a Royal Rumble match.
Ripley broke many records and won many hearts, but fans were wondering why she had blood all over her face. The 26-year-old looked visibly injured as she walked with a limp after a fierce spear from Beth Phoenix earlier in the show.
Fans astonished at Rhea Ripley showing off injury on Twitter
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But no one has to worry as Rhea has posted a new photo with all her scars, confirming that there were no major injuries. She captioned the post, “2023… The year of Rhea “BLOODY” Ripley!”
We can be sure to see so much more of Ripley as she has punched her ticket to the WrestleMania main event. Also, she has an ongoing feud with Beth Phoenix and she will eventually come for Judgement Day.
Even the USA Network is talking about Ripley’s brutal victory at the Royal Rumble.
Battle wounds, all worth it! #WrestleMania
— USA Network (@USA_Network) January 29, 2023
The perfect nickname for the centerpiece of Judgement Day.
The Beautiful Nightmare 🤌🏾 #RoyalRumble
— Evan T. Mack (@evantmack) January 29, 2023
Fans poured on the adulation.
Omg you absolutely rocked it during the rumble!!
— The Random Dude Josh Φ (@TheRandomeDud3) January 29, 2023
Just a bad ass!
— PopVinyls.com (@PopVinyls) January 29, 2023
Omg you absolutely rocked it during the rumble!!
— The Random Dude Josh Φ (@TheRandomeDud3) January 29, 2023
Her performance in the rumble was absolutely amazing.
Gangstar. Hell of a night bro. All timer.
— Chris Williams (@ForestFolfer) January 29, 2023
Everyone saw Ripley limping and struggling during the middle part, but she still pulled out a win at the end.
You were awesome last night! I don't watch a lot of WWE programming, but the entire Royal Rumble was fun as hell. Just keep eyes in the back of your head for Beth, and can't wait to see how things line up for WrestleMania.
— Anthony Layna (@Kai_Myst) January 30, 2023
I'm so happy you won! When I saw you limp out there 1st I thought no way she pulls this off, kinda wish you were on Smackdown though I'd love to see you & Charlotte in a match #ROYALRUMBLE
— BeardedBearsFan (@AaronCurrent) January 29, 2023
Fans nominated Ripley for taking over the popular nickname of Brock Lesnar.
Still look good either way and a beast
— Harley D. Z. (@Hookem214) January 30, 2023
Seeing all of these fan reactions, you can gauge the hype that Ripley is building, but what is next for her?
What to expect from Ripley in the coming months?
Now that she has won the Royal Rumble, the biggest question is who will she face at WrestleMania? Despite being from Raw, Ripley has the option to challenge the SmackDown Champion as well. Fighting Charlotte Flair would be amazing, as she would be able to take her revenge against the blue brand’s champion.
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Also, if she goes to SmackDown, Dominik Mysterio will come behind her and could come face-to-face with his father as well. This could set up two big matches for WrestleMania. But even if she goes for Bianca Belair, that would be an amazing match as Belair only puts out bangers at WrestleMania.
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