Rhea Ripley faced her former rival after WWE SmackDown went off the air; what happened?

At WrestleMania XL, Rhea Ripley is set to defend her Women’s World Championship against Becky Lynch. WWE has made sure to fully develop this rivalry over the past few months. In addition, The Eradicator made a major impact during the latest episode of Friday Night SmackDown.

On March 29, 2024, the Mohegan Sun Arena was treated to a fantastic episode of SmackDown. Despite not being featured on the televised show, Ripley faced off against her former adversary Shayna Baszler in a non-televised match after the show had ended.

At the age of 26, Mami successfully defended her Women’s World Championship title against Baszler in a dark match. The match was highly entertaining and filled with fast-paced action, ultimately resulting in Mami defeating her former nemesis and retaining her title in front of a live audience in Uncasville, Connecticut.

Despite their past encounters, the two superstars will take different paths at WrestleMania 40. Rhea Ripley is set to compete in a significant match, while Shayna Baszler’s plans for the two-night event in Philadelphia remain uncertain.

Rhea Ripley calls out Dominik Mysterio for his recent behavior

Despite being a part of the Judgment Day faction, Dominik Mysterio has been making daring moves by appearing on SmackDown without his fellow members. This unexpected behavior has caught the attention of Rhea Ripley, who seemed worried about Dirty Dom’s actions.

Mami appeared visibly upset when the Latino Heat made an unannounced appearance on last week’s episode of the blue brand. In response, the Women’s World Champion requested that Dominik inform her beforehand of any plans, so that she could join him.

Despite this, Dirty Dom continues to ignore any attempts at communication, as he once again showed up unexpectedly on the latest episode of SmackDown without informing Ripley and The Judgment Day. This only served to further disappoint Ripley, who was already unimpressed with Mysterio’s recent behavior.

Rhea Ripley and The Judgment Day have been perplexed by Dominik Mysterio’s recent behavior, as he has inserted himself into the ongoing conflict between the Latino World Order and Legado Del Fantasma on SmackDown. It will certainly be intriguing to witness the developments within the factions leading up to WrestleMania XL.