Rhea Ripley isn’t afraid to show her true colors to fans, especially now that she’s enjoying her role as a heel and the current SmackDown Women’s Champion. However, WWE’s family-friendly stance has limited the creative liberties of its wrestlers, including the use of middle fingers and crotch chops.
Despite this, Ripley found a way to express herself during a recent WWE live event in Beaumont, TX. After scoring a decisive pinfall on Shotzi Blackheart, the Nightmare gave the middle finger to fans ringside, who were left in shock and awe.
A photo of the infamous moment quickly went viral, prompting discussions among fans about the use of vulgar gestures in WWE. As WWE continues to evolve, with a possible merger with UFC under Endeavor’s oversight, it remains to be seen whether the company’s PG rating will change.
Regardless, there is no denying that the Rhea Ripley middle finger image has already become a meme-worthy moment that fans are sure to talk about for a while.
Hell yea @RheaRipley_WWE ripped that shit 🤣👌💯 #WWEBeaumont
Credit📹: HeartsForBecky (Twitter) pic.twitter.com/EaUS9yeCLv— Edith 💯 Met Rhea 4-2-23💯 (@edxth42) April 30, 2023
Mami was wildin tonight👹🖕🏻#WWEBeaumont @RheaRipley_WWE pic.twitter.com/tgF5QE9B07
— Marty 2 Fly (@Marty_2_Fly) April 30, 2023
@RheaRipley_WWE I died and came back… whatever the case I can now die happy 🥲 #WWEBeaumont #wwe pic.twitter.com/cFp5YQ9sXA
— Josselyn Castro (@Josselynripley) April 30, 2023