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.
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.”
Here's @giulia0221g on #BOAD telling @bullyray5150 about the difference between American & Japanese styles as well as WHO she'd like to face in @WWE 👀 pic.twitter.com/9FZPKZF5OP
— SiriusXM Busted Open (@BustedOpenRadio) November 20, 2024
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.
New official Rhea Ripley WWE merchandise.
— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) November 18, 2024
‘Mistake Number 1 – You Left Me Breathing’ pic.twitter.com/hWHE61427h