A fan-captured video showcases Rhea Ripley‘s emotional win at the Elimination Chamber, celebrating with family in her Australian homecoming. The victory over Nia Jax was bittersweet, as Becky Lynch emerged from the Chamber, setting her sights on the Women’s World Title at WrestleMania.
Can Ripley defend her throne against the returning “Man”? The stage is set for a champion’s homecoming clash with a hungry challenger.
Rhea Ripley breaks character after her Elimination Chamber match
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A wrestling fan took to X on February 24th to post a clip with the tweet, “The best. @RheaRipley_WWE #WWEChamber” The clip features WWE Women’s World Champion Rhea Ripley cuddling her family members who were standing ringside during her match.
The PLE took place at Optus Stadium in Perth, Australia, which is the homeland of Mami. Hence, a total of 13 family members were present at the popular cricket stadium, including herfather,r Peter Bennett, her mother, Anna Bennett, and her sister, Callista Bennett.
The moment in reference took place after Elimination Chamber 2024’s main event match between Rhea Ripley and Nia Jax. The two superstars feuded for the world title after Nia Jax intervened in the matter of Mami for weeks. Though they have fought against each other on multiple occasions, this was their first singles match.
After a hard-fought battle against the irresistible force, Ripley managed the strength to pull off a rip tide on Nia Jax. She then took to the ringside to celebrate the victory with her close ones as she finished her story with Jax.
The best. @RheaRipley_WWE #WWEChamber pic.twitter.com/xeL1xAg7MO
— Rohan Herbstreit (@rohanjh) February 24, 2024
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Becky Lynch wins the EC and stands up against Rhea Ripley
Six women competed in the Women’s Elimination Chamber match at Optus Stadium to determine the #1 contender against Rhea Ripley at WrestleMania XL. The women in contention were Becky Lynch vs. Bianca Belair vs. Liv Morgan vs. Tiffany Stratton vs. Naomi vs. Raquel Rodriguez. After a hard-fought battle, Becky Lynch came out as the winner.
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As expected, Lynch has already set her eyes on Rhea Ripley and the world title. In a promo segment on RAW, Lynch had earlier called out Ripley for a match at WrestleMania. She said that she needed to prove to herself that she was better than Ripley. But will Becky Lynch be able to defeat Rhea Ripley?
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