Top NXT star eyes future bout with Rhea Ripley after RAW return

NXT star Giulia expresses interest in facing Rhea Ripley, who returns to RAW and receives new merchandise following injury storyline.

Top NXT star eyes future bout with Rhea Ripley after RAW return

Giulia has expressed interest in facing Rhea Ripley following The Nightmare’s return on Monday Night RAW. The NXT competitor shared her aspirations during a recent podcast appearance.

Ripley made her comeback on RAW after recovering from injuries inflicted by Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez on NXT. She joined Bianca Belair’s team for the Women’s WarGames bout at Survivor Series.

Speaking on Busted Open, Giulia discussed her dream opponents when asked by Bully Ray.

“I want to wrestle the Japanese girls and Rhea Ripley. Yeah, I love Rhea Ripley.”

WWE releases new Rhea Ripley merchandise following RAW return

Following her appearance on Monday Night RAW, WWE unveiled new merchandise featuring Ripley’s recent injury. The design incorporates a medical image she shared after the October 29 NXT incident.

The merchandise includes Ripley’s quote: “Mistake no.1, you left me breathing.”

The Nightmare joined forces with Bianca Belair, Jade Cargill, IYO SKY, and Naomi for their upcoming WarGames bout against Liv Morgan, Nia Jax, Tiffany Stratton, Raquel Rodriguez, and Candice LeRae at Survivor Series.