Since joining the Judgment Day faction, Rhea Ripley has established herself as a powerful presence in the wrestling world. Although she was not present on this week’s RAW, there is a reasonable explanation for her absence.
It was initially announced that Rhea Ripley was spending time with her family this week, but it has been revealed that she went on a journey to reunite with them. The Nightmare traveled to Australia for this long-awaited family gathering.
Previously, it had been reported that Rhea Ripley was with her family this week, but it has since been revealed that she made a long trip to see them. The Nightmare flew across the globe to her hometown in Australia for the reunion.
According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Rhea Ripley traveled to Australia to reunite with her family after years of separation due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Ripley missed Raw this week because she went back home to Australia. Due to her schedule and COVID restrictions, she hadn’t seen her family in a few years
Australia had implemented stringent COVID-19 protocols, resulting in a nationwide lockdown and mandatory two-week quarantine for anyone entering the country. However, as the pandemic situation improved, Rhea Ripley made a long-awaited journey back home.
Rhea Ripley is expected to return soon, as she has a highly anticipated mixed tag team match at Elimination Chamber and a massive match at WrestleMania 39 on the horizon. This follows her victory in the 2023 Women’s Royal Rumble.
