Rhea Ripley Gears Up for WWE Return, Trains with NXT Champion

One big thing

Rhea Ripley, sidelined since April, was spotted training with NXT Women’s Champion Roxanne Perez at WWE’s Performance Center, signaling her imminent return to the ring.

Why it matters

Ripley’s return could shake up the women’s division, potentially reclaiming her spot at the top of the card and challenging for the Women’s World Championship at SummerSlam.

The details

• Ripley hasn’t wrestled since WrestleMania 40, where she defeated Becky Lynch.
• She relinquished the Women’s World Championship due to an injury sustained on Raw.
• Ripley made her WWE TV return on July 8, challenging current champion Liv Morgan for SummerSlam.
• Roxanne Perez shared a photo of her training session with Ripley on Twitter.

Key quotes

• Perez: “the prodigy loves her some mami 🖤😍”
• Ripley: “And Mami loves her NXT Women’s Champion ⭐️😘 #Prodigy”

The big picture

Ripley’s return could reignite rivalries and create new storylines in WWE’s women’s division. Her training with Perez suggests she’s working to regain her in-ring form quickly.

What’s next

All eyes will be on SummerSlam on August 3, where Ripley is set to face Liv Morgan for the Women’s World Championship.

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