In a dramatic turn of events at WWE Payback 2023, Rhea Ripley successfully defended her Women’s World Championship against Raquel Rodriguez, thanks in large part to the timely intervention of Dominik Mysterio.
Ripley’s victory hinged on Mysterio’s pivotal involvement in the match. He went to great lengths, even enduring a power slam from Rodriguez, all to provide Rhea Ripley with a crucial window of opportunity. Ripley seized this moment to target Rodriguez’s vulnerable knee, setting up the Riptide finisher that sealed her triumph.
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During the contest, the commentary team, led by Michael Cole, lauded Dominik Mysterio’s role, referring to him as the night’s MVP of Judgment Day.
Rhea Ripley’s championship reign commenced at WrestleMania 39 when she conquered Charlotte Flair, then holding the WWE SmackDown Women’s Championship. Since then, Ripley has valiantly defended her title against formidable challengers like Natalya and Zelina Vega, cementing her status as a dominant Women’s World Champion.
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