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Charlotte Flair vs Rhea Ripley | WrestleMania 39 Night 1

Brutality on the Grand Stage: Ranking Rhea Ripley’s WrestleMania Matches

4. Rhea Ripley vs. Asuka (WrestleMania 37)

This matchup against Asuka marked Ripley’s first on the official main roster. Having only just debuted on Raw, Ripley immediately asserted her dominance by challenging the “Empress of Tomorrow” for the Raw Women’s Championship. 

The match delivered as Asuka put her technical brilliance on display, while Ripley countered with her signature power. A standout moment featured a devastating DDT, as Asuka spiked Ripley off the ring and onto the hard apron. 

The finish was electric as Ripley survived an attempted leg kick, hoisting Asuka up for a Riptide, securing the victory, marking both her first main roster championship and her first WrestleMania win.

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