The Eradicator battled through championship losses and WarGames chaos
Summary
– Rhea Ripley lost her Women’s World Championship during a triple threat match at WrestleMania
– Naomi successfully cashed in her Money in the Bank contract to steal the title at Evolution
– AJ Lee returned to join Ripley for a victory inside the WarGames structure
Rhea Ripley began 2025 with significant momentum as the Women’s World Champion. She successfully defended her title against challengers like Liv Morgan and Nia Jax in the early months. Her dominance was tested on the road to WrestleMania when she forced her way into a match involving Iyo Sky and Bianca Belair. The Eradicator signed the contract herself to make it a triple threat match. Despite her confidence, Iyo Sky pinned Belair to retain the championship on the grandest stage.
The middle of the year saw Ripley dealing with invaders from NXT. She found herself targeted by Roxanne Perez and Giulia during several episodes of Monday Night RAW. Ripley eventually teamed up with her former rival, Iyo Sky, to fend off the newcomers. She also secured a spot in the Money in the Bank ladder match by defeating Kairi Sane. Her pursuit of the gold hit a violent roadblock when Raquel Rodriguez put her through a table during a heated confrontation.
Ripley received a rematch for the Women’s World Championship against Iyo Sky at Evolution. The match was a physical encounter that saw both women pushed to their limits. The contest ended shockingly when Naomi rushed to the ring to cash in her Money in the Bank contract. Naomi capitalized on the exhausted competitors to pin Ripley and emerge as the new champion.
The year concluded with a massive conflict involving the Kabuki Warriors, Nia Jax, and Lash Legend. Ripley had to assemble a team for WarGames that included Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, and Iyo Sky. The group needed a fifth member to counter the alliance, which also included Becky Lynch. AJ Lee made a stunning return to complete the squad. The team emerged victorious from inside the double cage structure, ending the year on a high note.
