Rhea Ripley’s recent maneuver in WWE has set tongues wagging across the wrestling world, earning her praise from both fans and legends alike. The move in question?
A stinkface, famously popularized by the legendary Rikishi, executed on none other than Nia Jax during a recent house show on the Road to WrestleMania. The crowd erupted with excitement, ensuring the clip swiftly went viral on social media platforms.
One notable voice chiming in on the buzz is WWE Hall of Famer Teddy Long. Long shared his thoughts on the move during an episode of The Wrestling Time Machine with host Mac Davis.
Long highlighted the cleverness of Ripley’s choice, noting Nia Jax’s real-life connection to the Samoan wrestling dynasty and Rikishi.
“Ya, that was great. Why wouldn’t you do that? Why wouldn’t you? (…) ‘Your family likes doing this? Well, let me give you some of it,'”
Long commented, echoing the sentiments of many fans who found the move perfectly fitting given the circumstances.
Joining the chorus of praise for Ripley is another WWE Hall of Famer, Trish Stratus. Speaking on Brioux TV, Stratus lauded Ripley’s ascent in the wrestling ranks, attributing it to her relentless hard work.
“Right now, I’m really loving Rhea Ripley. She’s in a whole other league. She brings so much and people love to hate her,”
Stratus remarked, acknowledging Ripley’s unique ability to charmed audiences whether they love or loathe her character. Stratus marveled at Ripley’s journey thus far, describing it as a joy to witness firsthand.
As Ripley gears up to defend her Women’s World Championship against Becky Lynch at WrestleMania XL, anticipation runs high for what lies ahead in her promising career. With accolades pouring in from both peers and legends, Ripley’s trajectory in WWE appears to be nothing short of extraordinary.
