Rhea Ripley Reveals How She Created The Riptide Finisher

TLDR

Rhea Ripley revealed in an ESPN interview that her Riptide finisher was created during training sessions with Tegan Nox, when Shane Haste suggested she try a pumphandle slam. Ripley initially performed the move as a sit-out version but changed it to dropping to her knees because the original version was too painful and she worried about potential back damage.