WWE Superstar Rhea Ripley is considering a name change to further enhance her character and presentation as the reigning SmackDown Women’s Champion. During a recent untelevised live event, Ripley asked ring announcer Byron Saxton to introduce her as Rhea “Bloody” Ripley before her match against Shotzi.
While it is unclear if the WWE will officially adopt this new moniker for Ripley, the request underscores her commitment to evolving her character. Changing a wrestler’s name is a common practice in the industry, as it can provide a fresh start and a new identity for the character. However, it is still being determined if WWE will proceed with the name change for Ripley or if it was a one-time request.
Ripley’s reign as SmackDown Women’s Champion has been prosperous thus far, and she is set to defend her title against Zelina Vega at the forthcoming Backlash pay-per-view. While a victory over Vega is probable, fans will be intrigued to see Ripley’s next move beyond the event.
With the potential name change and her character’s ongoing development, Ripley could be on the verge of achieving even greater success in the WWE.
