The highly anticipated match between WWE women’s world champion Rhea Ripley and challenger Becky Lynch at WrestleMania 40 did not disappoint. Ripley managed to defeat Lynch with two Riptides to continue her dominant reign as champion. Despite Lynch’s best efforts, the match was a back and forth war between two of WWE’s greatest Superstars in their prime, ultimately solidifying Ripley’s years-long unbeaten streak.
Ripley’s star power has continued to rise, with a massive following on social media platform TikTok. Her fanbase, described as a cult following, has turned her into WWE’s biggest women’s star. Fans have been reluctant to boo Ripley, even though she portrays a heel character in the ring. The dominant champion has not suffered a pinfall or submission loss since May of 2022 and was the odds-on-favorite to retain her title going into WrestleMania season.
The storyline leading up to WrestleMania pitted Ripley as the unbeatable champion against Lynch, the protagonist challenger looking to end Ripley’s winning streak. Despite Lynch’s heartfelt promos invoking her child and late father, fans continued to support Ripley, even chanting phrases like “Mami!” during ring introductions. The conflicting dynamics between Ripley and Lynch added an extra layer of intensity to the WrestleMania match.
The WrestleMania match between Ripley and Lynch did not disappoint in terms of performance. Both Superstars delivered a heated battle that had fans on the edge of their seats. Lynch expressed her excitement about opening the show, as she had never done so before at WrestleMania. The match took place in Lincoln Financial Field, with the weather playing little factor in what turned out to be a red-hot opener for the event.
Overall, Ripley’s victory over Lynch at WrestleMania solidified her position as WWE women’s world champion, as well as the top female star in the company. Her dominant reign and fan support have set her apart from the rest of the roster. Despite the conflicting storylines and dynamics leading up to the match, Ripley and Lynch managed to deliver a memorable performance that will be remembered as one of the standout matches of WrestleMania 40.
As Ripley continues her reign as champion and fan favorite, the WWE women’s division looks to be in good hands with her at the forefront. Her star power and in-ring ability have solidified her as a force to be reckoned with in the world of professional wrestling. Fans can expect more exciting matches and moments from Rhea Ripley as she continues to dominate the WWE Women’s division.
