For months now, WWE has been eyeing the idea of involving Rhea Ripley in the men’s actions. Just like Chyna, Beth Phoenix, and Nia Jax, fans have wanted to see Ripley beat up male wrestlers given her dominance in the ring. She checks well in the physical section and in the charisma level, she’s already proven herself in that sphere time and again.
At WWE Payback, not only did these fans get what they wanted, but also Ripley truly showcased that she could hang with the boys and shock the fans. She also proved that the fans will also be behind her when if she does go for the men’s championships and achievements in the future.
Rhea Ripley shocks everyone with her spear through the barricade
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In the tag team titles match at WWE Payback, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn faced numerous external threats while fighting Finn Balor and Damian Priest. From Dominik Mysterio to JD McDonough, everyone pitched in, but the advantage truly kicked in when Ripley came out of nowhere to hit a spear through the barricade to Owens, taking the champion out of the equation.
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Some fans had their minds blown when Ripley speared Owens.
MAMI SPEARED KO!! #WWEPayback
— Muro 🐇⭕️🖤 (@muropw) September 3, 2023
This fan saw the spear and couldn’t believe it at all.
DAMNNN RHEA IS A FUCKIN MACHINE HOLY SHITT DESTROYED KEVINS ASS AHAHAHA #WWEPayback
— Drudie (@Drudie_) September 3, 2023
This entire match was chaos raining down in WWE but the golden moment has to go to Ripley’s spear outta nowhere.
WTF IS HAPPENING THIS IS SO CHAOTIC #WWEPayback
— E (@elliotsman74) September 3, 2023
It was such a big moment, it caught everyone’s attention immediately.
Rhea speared Owens through the barricade! #WWEPayback
— Austin S (@Austin_712) September 3, 2023
This fan called out Hall of Famer Goldberg as the spear through the barricade is a signature move of his.
A better spear than Goldberg. #WWEPayback
— ∆nvay (@AJ_093) September 3, 2023
A spot reserved for powerhouses like Brock Lesnar, or Roman Reigns, Ripley pulled it off with perfection.
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Rhea spear through the barricade bruh this match #WWEPayback
— HMJA206x2 (@hmja206x2) September 3, 2023
Many of these fan reactions prove the fact that WWE’s move toward making Ripley fight male wrestlers will absolutely work in the future as well. If WWE wants to hone in on Ripley fighting men in any degree, this is the best time for it. Everyone believed that Owens was out of the match the moment Ripley speared him into the barricade, proving that fans don’t think of women wrestlers as weaker than men.
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