SmackDown Women’s Champion Expresses Dissatisfaction with WrestleMania 39 Build-Up
Summary
– Rhea Ripley voices dissatisfaction with the storyline leading up to her WrestleMania 39 match against Charlotte Flair.
– Despite the lack of build-up, Ripley acknowledges the incredible match but feels the story was lacking in some aspects.
– Ripley is now focused on defending her Women’s World Championship against Becky Lynch at WrestleMania 40.
Rhea Ripley, the current SmackDown Women’s Champion, recently expressed her disappointment with the lack of a storyline leading up to her WrestleMania 39 match against Charlotte Flair. While acknowledging the phenomenal nature of the match itself, Ripley emphasized the importance of a compelling storyline in building anticipation for a showdown of that magnitude.
In an interview with Gorilla Position, Ripley stressed the significance of the story preceding a match, highlighting that the absence of a cohesive narrative can detract from the overall experience. Despite her criticism of the build-up, Ripley and Flair delivered an exceptional performance at WrestleMania 39.
Looking ahead, Ripley is gearing up to defend her Women’s World Championship against Becky Lynch at WrestleMania 40. Meanwhile, Charlotte Flair is currently recuperating from an ACL injury, leaving their potential future clashes uncertain.
