Australian wrestler Rhea Ripley has claimed the SmackDown Women’s Championship in a dramatic WrestleMania match against Charlotte Flair.
In a highly anticipated showdown, the two wrestlers engaged in a fierce battle, each trying to outmatch the other. Ripley managed to slam Flair’s face into the turnbuckle early on in the match, giving her an upper hand. She followed this up with a series of strong strikes and a German suplex, mocking the champion as she gained momentum.
However, Flair fought back with her signature offense, targeting Ripley’s left leg and weakening her joints. Despite the champion’s attempt at a flying crossbody going awry, she managed to counter Ripley’s Riptide with a DDT. Flair then attempted her signature moonsault, but Ripley countered with a release German suplex.
As the match progressed, both wrestlers continued to deliver punishing blows, with neither being able to gain a decisive advantage. Flair landed a remarkable moonsault to the outside but was unable to secure her Figure-Eight Leglock. Ripley, in turn, countered a spear from Flair with a headbutt and a Riptide, but the champion managed to kick out.
In a nail-biting finale, Ripley knocked Flair onto the top rope and hit an Avalanche Riptide, securing the championship title.
The match was a fitting spectacle for WrestleMania, with both wrestlers showing exceptional skills and athleticism throughout the bout. The victory marks a significant moment in Ripley’s career, with the Australian wrestler cementing herself as a formidable force in the world of professional wrestling.
