The WWE Universe erupted on the July 8 episode of “WWE Raw” as former Women’s World Champion Rhea Ripley stormed back onto the scene, confronting Dominik Mysterio after the main event. Ripley’s return has fans buzzing, especially given her complicated history with Mysterio and Liv Morgan, who have been entangled in a “will they/won’t they” relationship since Ripley was sidelined by an injury in April. The injury, notably, was partially caused by a backstage attack from Morgan.
With her return, WWE seems to be capitalizing on Ripley’s swelling fan support. According to PWInsider, Ripley is now listed as a babyface on the internal roster. However, her group, The Judgment Day, remains firmly in the heel camp. This intriguing detail suggests potential storyline developments, but it doesn’t necessarily mean Ripley will be leaving The Judgment Day immediately. Another key point: while Ripley made a dramatic return, it’s not confirmed if she’s been medically cleared to compete, as she didn’t get physical during her appearance on “Raw.”
Before her injury, Ripley was enjoying the best year of her career, holding the WWE Women’s World Championship for a staggering 380 days. She successfully defended her title 10 times following her victory over Charlotte Flair at WrestleMania 39. With SummerSlam 2024 on the horizon, Ripley might have her eyes set on reclaiming the championship she never technically lost from Morgan, who has vowed to take everything away from her.
Fans are eagerly anticipating what Ripley’s return means for the WWE landscape, especially as tensions rise between her, Mysterio, and Morgan. The Nightmare is back, and she’s ready to shake things up!