Rhea Ripley is being buried by WWE following her championship was suddenly taken off her, says veteran; he believes she “p***ed off” someone

Rhea Ripley might be in trouble with WWE management, according to wrestling veteran Vince Russo. After what happened on RAW this week, Russo believes WWE is now “burying” Ripley, and fans are starting to wonder if he might be right. Here’s a closer look at what happened and why Russo is making these claims.

Rhea Ripley Shocked Fans on RAW

On the latest Monday Night RAW episode, Rhea Ripley and Bianca Belair shared the ring with IYO SKY. Instead of focusing on SKY, both Ripley and Belair seemed to ignore and dismiss her. But IYO SKY didn’t take this lightly. First, she punched Bianca Belair, and then, in a shocking moment, slapped Rhea Ripley right across the face. What stunned fans even more was Ripley’s reaction — or lack of it. The usually fierce “Eradicator” just stood there, visibly surprised, and did nothing in return.

This moment left many viewers puzzled because Rhea Ripley is known for her no-nonsense, dominant personality. Seeing her simply accept the slap without any comeback felt out of character.

Vince Russo Says WWE Is Burying Ripley

Speaking on Sportskeeda WrestleBinge’s Legion of RAW, Vince Russo didn’t hold back his thoughts. He said that making Ripley “sell” a slap from IYO SKY, who is much smaller in size, was a sign that WWE is trying to take away her strong character and push her down the card. Russo even compared the situation to Chyna, one of WWE’s toughest female stars in history, saying Chyna would never have allowed herself to be shown weak like that.

Russo said,
“Bro, I swear, man, they are burying Rhea Ripley. She’s going to get slapped in the face by IYO SKY and sell it and do nothing? I’m going to put Chyna in that spot. Ivory slaps Chyna in the face and Chyna doesn’t do anything? Bro, they are burying Rhea Ripley. I don’t know what she did, what she said, who she p*ed off. You’re going to have a girl half your size slap you across the face, and you’re going to just sit there and sell it?”**

Russo’s comments reflect what many fans are thinking — why would WWE book Ripley to look weak unless there’s something going on behind the scenes?

Is Something Going on Behind the Scenes?

While nothing official has been said, Russo hinted that Ripley might have upset someone backstage, which could explain this odd booking decision. It’s no secret that sometimes backstage issues can affect how wrestlers are treated on screen. If Ripley is indeed facing problems with management, this could be WWE’s way of taking her out of the spotlight for now.

What’s Next for Rhea Ripley?

At the moment, Ripley is still trying to make her way back into the title picture. However, with a WrestleMania 41 match already set between Bianca Belair and IYO SKY, Ripley is on the outside looking in. It’s unclear if WWE will add her to that match or keep her sidelined.

Fans love Rhea Ripley for her strength, unique character, and in-ring skills. If WWE is really trying to “bury” her, it would be a major disappointment for many in the WWE Universe. But since WrestleMania is still some time away, there’s hope that Ripley might still be added to a major storyline and reclaim her spot at the top.

Right now, Rhea Ripley’s future in WWE looks uncertain, especially with moments like what happened on RAW. Vince Russo’s claim that WWE is “burying” her may sound strong, but given how Ripley was made to look weak, it raises valid concerns. Fans will be watching closely in the coming weeks to see if this was just a one-time thing or if WWE really is pushing her out of the spotlight.

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