After the Elimination Chamber: Perth Press Event, Rhea Ripley took to social media to deliver a succinct three-word message, breaking her silence with a spirited “Shoey for AUSTRALIA!!”
The declaration followed her confrontation with Nia Jax, her upcoming challenger for the Women’s World Championship, during the press event. The championship match is anticipated to headline the premium live event in Perth, Australia.
In a noteworthy scene, Ripley not only confronted Jax but also playfully doused her with a bottle of Prime. The event concluded with Ripley and Grayson Waller sharing a Shoey on stage, marking a memorable moment.
Amidst the anticipation surrounding her title defense, Rhea Ripley shared insights into her journey and the challenges she faced.
Speaking on WWE’s The Bump, she reflected on overcoming doubters, recounting instances from her school days when teachers laughed at her passion for WWE and wrestling projects.
The Eradicator, as she is known, emphasized blocking out negativity and persevering toward her dream of making it to WWE.
Shoey for AUSTRALIA!! 🥾🍻🇦🇺 https://t.co/TjoLjQYvQZ
— RheaRipley_WWE (@RheaRipley_WWE) February 23, 2024
Addressing those who doubted her aspirations, Ripley asserted, “You should find a real job, and study, you should do something else, you’re never gonna make it, it’s never gonna happen, it’s a silly dream, you have to be more realistic about your life.”
Defying these discouragements, Ripley questioned the critics with a triumphant, “Where are you guys?”
As the stage is set for Ripley’s championship defense at Elimination Chamber: Perth, the future holds the promise of a WrestleMania 40 showdown.
If she emerges victorious, Ripley will confront the winner of the 2024 Women’s Elimination Chamber Match, adding another layer of intrigue to her already compelling journey.
The anticipation builds as fans look forward to witnessing Ripley’s resilience and determination on the grand stage of WrestleMania.
