WWE Bad Blood Botch: Raquel Rodriguez’s Return Mishap

One big thing: Unplanned DQ finish in Women’s World Championship match

The WWE Women’s World Championship match at Bad Blood ended in an unexpected disqualification due to a botched interference by returning superstar Raquel Rodriguez.

What happened:

• Liv Morgan defended her title against Rhea Ripley on October 5, 2024.
• Raquel Rodriguez made a surprise return, attacking Ripley.
• The referee saw Rodriguez’s interference, leading to a DQ finish.

Behind the scenes:

• Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports the DQ finish was unplanned.
• The original script called for Rodriguez to chokeslam Ripley and throw Morgan on top for the pin.
• The referee’s positioning made it impossible to ignore the interference, forcing the DQ.

Why it matters

This botch highlights the unpredictable nature of live wrestling events and how quick thinking by performers and officials can salvage a match’s conclusion.

By the numbers:

• Meltzer rated the Morgan vs. Ripley match 2 stars out of 5.
• It narrowly outscored the lowest-rated match of the night: Nia Jax vs. Bayley at 1.75 stars.
• The highest-rated match was the Hell in a Cell bout between CM Punk and Drew McIntyre.

The big question

How do you think this unexpected finish will impact the storyline between Liv Morgan, Rhea Ripley, and Raquel Rodriguez moving forward? Share your thoughts in the comments below!