Rhea Ripley and Becky Lynch Set to Ignite the Ring in Epic Clash

The WWE universe is buzzing with excitement following Elimination Chamber 2024 as the stage is set for a historic match at WrestleMania 40.

Rhea Ripley in a file photo [Image Credit: Instagram@rhearipley_wwe]
By Mohit | Feb 25, 2024 | 2 Min Read follow icon Follow Us

The WWE universe is buzzing with excitement following Elimination Chamber 2024 as the stage is set for a historic match at WrestleMania 40. In an exciting main event battle, Rhea Ripley, the ferocious and dominating WWE Women’s World Champion, defeated Nia Jax, and in the women’s Elimination Chamber match, legendary “The Man” Becky Lynch defeated five strong opponents to take the top slot as the challenger.

In front of an enthusiastic audience of more than 52,000 spectators at Optus Stadium in Perth, Australia, Rhea Ripley successfully defended her WWE Women’s World Championship showcasing her tenacity and skill.

In addition to cementing Ripley’s reputation as a main-event superstar, the main event marked the Australian-born wrestler’s victorious return home. Triple H himself complimented Ripley identifying her as a global main event superstar as fireworks lit up the sky. Triple H’s touching letter alluded to Ripley’s extraordinary week which culminated in a magnificent championship defense on the Road to WrestleMania.

Becky Lynch’s Road to Redemption

Becky Lynch was watching from the stands, her sights set on the ultimate prize a title match at WrestleMania 40 while Rhea Ripley was enjoying her victory. When Lynch, also referred to as “The Man,” spoke to Ripley, she gave off an air of assurance and resolve. “Now that WrestleMania is approaching, Rhea, enjoy your fireworks because they will be going off for me. The official matchup is Mami vs The Man.” Lynch created history in 2019 by winning the main event at WrestleMania is no stranger to the biggest stage and her remarks created the ideal atmosphere for an intense exchange.

A turning point in the complicated histories of Rhea Ripley and Becky Lynch will occur at WrestleMania 40. Although they have faced off in tag team matches, WarGames matches, Royal Rumbles, and other events, the two have only faced off in one broadcast singles encounter.

The match took place on “WWE NXT” on November 20, 2019, while Lynch was the current “WWE Raw” Women’s Champion. As the bout came to a no contest, Ripley’s focus was on the “NXT” Women’s Championship held by Shayna Baszler. But at WrestleMania 40, Lynch and Ripley will square off in a high-stakes match for the title and there has to be a clear winner.

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