“He taught me well,” Rhea Ripley credits her 2023 Royal Rumble victory to current AEW star

Rhea Ripley acknowledges learning from Adam 'Edge' Copeland contributing to her victory at the Royal Rumble 2023.

“He taught me well,” Rhea Ripley credits her 2023 Royal Rumble victory to current AEW star

Rhea Ripley and AEW Superstar (via WWE/Wrestling News)

With the day dedicated to the Royal Rumble 2024 PLE, several interesting stats have emerged around it. One of the stats was centered around the participants who have won the number one spot in the Royal Rumble. As it featured Rhea Ripley, she responded to it by extending credit to her former mentor, Adam ‘Edge’ Copeland.

The R-rated Superstar won the Royal Rumble from the number one spot in 2021. On the other hand, the Eradicator of the Judgment Day achieved the feat in 2023. It was between this phase that the Judgement Day came into inception under the aegis of the 11-time World Champion.

YouTube video

Many observers have put forward how the stalling careers of Mami and the Archer of Infamy, Damian Priest, were rejuvenated by Edge. It seems the 27-year-old agrees with it by attributing the inspiration for her victory to the teachings of the WWE Hall of Famer.

FS Video

Ripley has recently graced the cover of WWE 2K24 Deluxe Edition. For this year’s Rumble, fans couldn’t see Mami in action. However, she was in an interview during the kick-off show where she elaborated on her thoughts about the Royal Rumble. After Bayley’s victory in the Royal Rumble, it remains to be seen if it’s Mami who is in her crosshair.

Reflecting on Rhea Ripley’s Road to WrestleMania

Rhea Ripley is one of the most dominant champions in WWE, and countless fans are deeply invested in it. With the Women’s Royal Rumble 2024, finally coming to a conclusion with Bayley’s victory, fans are highly curious about Mami’s road to WrestleMania. Latest speculations suggest that she might square up with the Man, Becky Lynch.

Rhea Ripley and Becky Lynch
Rhea Ripley and Becky Lynch face-to-face (via WWE)

With the Man’s latest confrontation with the Eradicator of the Judgment Day, many believe that seeds have already been planted. Despite the likes of Dave Meltzer suggesting Lynch’s Royal Rumble victory, it seems that Man has to navigate another route to WrestleMania.

The Man could end up chasing Mami to the Elimination Chamber. Further, a victory for both the superstars could be a sign of an incoming struggle at Mania. A showdown between the two could be a grand spectacle for the Grandest-stage-of-them-all. Moreover, they have never faced each other.

In case you missed it: