Finally, the WWE Universe is going to get a chance to see Rhea Ripley on Raw. After weeks of teasing that she was "Coming Soon", the debut date is finally set and fans will get to see what WWE has planned for the former NXT Women's Champion.
WWE shared a news press release on WWE.com saying Ripley will be coming to Raw this week. They wrote, "This is her brutality, and it has a new home on Monday Night Raw." The release added, "Over the last several weeks, the WWE Universe and the Raw Women’s Division have been warned, and this Monday, “The Nightmare” Rhea Ripley will finally arrive on Raw."
It's about time.
Fans were starting to grow impatient feeling as though they'd been waiting for a debut WWE seemed to hint was coming earlier. But, one night after Fastlane, Ripley will make her first appearance as an official member of the red brand.
We have no idea who she'll target or if she'll have a match. This could be a promo or it could be a bout, but one would hope it's the start of a push for her towards WrestleMania 37 and that she'll be part of the card. There's a ton of uncertainty in the women's division when it comes to the Raw brand and WrestleMania. There are plenty of places Ripley could fit.
WWE Needs To Make This A Big Deal
Considering the nearly month-long tease of Ripley's arrival and the fact that she's widely regarded as a star in the making, WWE has hopefully put together a plan for her debut. This is a personality that could do amazing things if booked correctly.
What would be best? To have her win in a squash match? Or, to put her in the ring, cutting a promo with one of the top stars on the brand? Our vote is for the latter, but it will intriguing to see which way WWE creative leans.