Next Challenger For Rhea Ripley’s Women's World Championship Set

Rhea Ripley challenges Nia Jax for Women’s World Championship at January 25 event following backstage attack and RAW confrontation.

Next Challenger For Rhea Ripley’s Women’s World Championship Set

WWE has added a Women’s World Championship match to Saturday Night’s Main Event on January 25, as Rhea Ripley will defend against Nia Jax. The match was set following a series of confrontations between both competitors on RAW.

The situation intensified when Jax ambushed Ripley during her arrival at the arena. Following Jax’s victory over Bayley later in the show, Ripley emerged to confront her attacker, leading to a brawl at ringside. Ripley subsequently proposed the championship match to General Manager Adam Pearce.

The updated card for Saturday Night’s Main Event includes:

  • GUNTHER vs. Jey Uso – World Heavyweight Championship
  • Bron Breakker vs. Sheamus – Intercontinental Championship
  • Rhea Ripley vs. Nia Jax – Women’s World Championship
  • Braun Strowman vs. Jacob Fatu
  • Contract signing for Cody Rhodes vs Kevin Owens Royal Rumble ladder match – Moderated by Shawn Michaels

WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event Reports Strong Ticket Sales

WrestleTix reports Saturday Night’s Main Event has sold 13,272 tickets for the January 25 show at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. Approximately 600 tickets remain available for the event.

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The show maintained strong sales momentum, with roughly 1,000 additional tickets sold over the weekend. Sources indicate the event could set a new Frost Bank Center box office record despite premium pricing.

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