Today on Sportzwiki Wrestling Gossip Galore (SWGG) we would look at the impact that Rhea Ripley vs. Natalya match left on RAW, some key figures remained absent last night on Monday Night RAW, which wrestling legend is running out of contract in All Elite Wrestling, and more.
It was reported earlier that Rhea Ripley vs. Natalya match from RAW last Monday received massive backstage praise. The Nightmare defended her Women’s World Championship against the former Champion Natalya in this match and no doubt it was the best match of this week’s RAW.
Sportzwiki Wrestling Gossip Galore: Rhea Ripley Vs. Natalya Match Impact, Which Key Figures Were Missing On RAW Last Monday, Wrestling Legend Running Out Of Contract, And More
Reports from Fightful Select suggested that the “higher ups” on Raw who were present during the match “were very happy with the gritty nature of the Natalya vs. Rhea Ripley match.” Rhea Ripley was also seen busted her mouth open during the match which showed her commitment in this match.
WWE Women’s World Championship had received a pretty weak booking since Rhea Ripley won it at WrestleMania 39. She did not feature in any proper feud since. She mostly worked as a sidekick of Dominik Mysterio. Fans are hoping this match would help Women’s World Championship to get the spotlights it needed.
Rhea Ripley Vs. Natalya From RAW Last Monday Received Massive Backstage Praise
Reports from Fightful Select also suggest that WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H was not present on RAW last Monday and he is expected to be back by this Friday on Smackdown. It is also believed that it was just a planned day off. Fightful also reported that the show was run by Bruce Prichard.
Much like Triple H, his father in law Vince McMahon also remained absent from RAW last Monday. It was reported earlier that Vince McMahon was making a lot of changes in the plans for both Smackdown and RAW lately, but his absence can make it pretty much clear that this week’s RAW was not ‘Vinced.’
WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross is currently signed with AEW where he works as a color commentator. Recently, Ross discussed his health issues on his ‘Grilling Jr.’ podcast and also revealed that he did not have much time left on his AEW contract, but he was not worried about what would happen next.