Rhea Ripley made a shocking appearance on WWE RAW, causing absolute chaos during the contract signing between IYO SKY and Bianca Belair. Frustrated after losing her Women’s World Championship just weeks before WrestleMania, Ripley took matters into her own hands—literally—by signing her name on the contract, declaring herself part of the match. However, not everyone is convinced that her actions hold any legal weight.
Rhea Ripley’s Desperate Attempt to Secure a WrestleMania Spot
At the beginning of 2024, things were looking great for Rhea Ripley as the reigning Women’s World Champion. However, her title reign came crashing down on March 3, when she defended the championship against IYO SKY on RAW. The presence of Bianca Belair at ringside turned out to be a major distraction for Mami, ultimately costing her the match and the title.
Since that devastating loss, Ripley has been furious about losing her championship so close to WrestleMania. On this week’s episode of RAW, she decided to take matters into her own hands. During the official contract signing between IYO SKY and Bianca Belair, Ripley stormed the ring, attacked both competitors, and proceeded to sign her name on the contract—claiming it was now a legally binding document.
Following the chaos, Ripley appeared on RAW Recap and doubled down on her claim:
“Yeah, I mean, that sounds like it’s worth a trip. It sounds like I had some business to attend. I’m having a good time. I signed a contract. My name’s on it. It’s legal. It’s a legal document. You can’t erase my name, you can’t do anything about it,” Ripley said.
Bianca Belair Fires Back at Rhea Ripley
Despite Ripley’s confidence, RAW General Manager Adam Pearce was quick to shut her down. He explained that just because she signed the contract, it does not automatically add her to the title match. However, Ripley refused to listen.
Bianca Belair later took to social media to mock Ripley’s actions, calling them “childish” and questioning whether anyone could simply sign a contract to be added to a match.
“He said it, I didn’t. Childish… Someone please explain to her how a contract works…. Or… does someone else wanna come out next week, sign a contract that doesn’t have their name on it.. and make it a fatal 4-way while we’re at it… STAY OUTTA MY BUSINESS,” Belair wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
What’s Next for Rhea Ripley?
Although her contract stunt didn’t go as planned, Rhea Ripley is determined to reclaim her place in the WrestleMania title match. It remains to be seen whether she will find a legitimate way to get added to the bout, or if Adam Pearce will refuse to budge on his stance.
FAQs
Did Rhea Ripley officially enter the WrestleMania title match?
No, despite signing the contract, Rhea Ripley is not officially part of the title match. Adam Pearce clarified that her actions do not legally add her to the bout.
Why did Rhea Ripley lose her Women’s World Championship?
Rhea Ripley lost her title to IYO SKY on the March 3 episode of RAW after being distracted by Bianca Belair at ringside.
What did Bianca Belair say about Rhea Ripley’s actions?
Bianca Belair mocked Ripley on social media, calling her actions ‘childish’ and questioning how contracts work. She suggested that if Ripley’s actions were valid, anyone could sign and join the match.
Can Adam Pearce add Rhea Ripley to the title match?
While Pearce initially denied Ripley’s attempt, WWE could still find a way to make the match a triple threat if the storyline demands it.
What’s next for Rhea Ripley in WWE?
Rhea Ripley will likely continue pushing to be added to the WrestleMania match. It remains to be seen whether she will find a legal way to make it happen.
