Rikishi sends a 2-word message to his son’s wife after her WWE return at the Royal Rumble

Naomi entered at #2 in the Royal Rumble match and lasted for more than an hour.

Rikishi sends a 2-word message to his son’s wife after her WWE return at the Royal Rumble

Rikishi sends heartfelt message to Naomi (via WWE)

After weeks of heavy speculation, Naomi made her return to WWE during the Women’s Royal Rumble match. She entered at #2 in the bout and lasted 52 minutes and 18 seconds, putting in an impressive performance. After her emotional comeback, Rikishi, the father-in-law of Naomi, reacted to her WWE return.

The WWE Hall of Famer sent a two-word message to the former Women’s Champion on Instagram. Rikishi has always shown his support for his family members on social media. Moreover, he’s been active in the Bloodline saga, sending cryptic messages regarding the ongoings of the storyline. Last night, Naomi’s return took the fans by surprise as she walked down the aisle almost two years after walking out of the company.

While she fell short of winning the Royal Rumble, the 36-year-old star stayed in the match for more than an hour, climbing to second in the list of record time spent by a female in the bout. Naomi eliminated Alba Fyre and Becky Lynch before being thrown out by a debuting Jade Cargill. In addition to that, she shared a wonderful moment with Knockouts World Champion, Jordynne Grace. 

After infamously walking out with Sasha Banks due to creative differences, Naomi made a name for herself in IMPACT Wrestling, now known as TNA. She became the Knockouts Champion in July 2023, holding the title for an impressive 182 days. All in all, the WWE Universe expressed its happiness to see her back in the Stamford-based promotion.

What is next for Naomi in WWE?

The WWE women’s division was bolstered at Royal Rumble via the return of Naomi. The 36-year-old not only has a charismatic and energetic persona, but her in-ring abilities make her a valuable asset for the company. After an impressive showing at Royal Rumble, fans are anticipating her next move.

Naomi
Naomi (via WWE)

A move to Friday Night SmackDown is highly possible for the former Tag Team Champion, as the Raw division is already stacked with many stars. Moreover, Naomi could add more fuel to the fire in the ongoing Damage CTRL storyline. She might play a vital role in helping Bayley once The Role Model inevitably leaves the faction.

Another probable scenario is for her to challenge the Women’s Champion, Iyo Sky, straightaway. The WWE Universe is hoping to see Naomi in action against the likes of Liv Morgan and Jade Cargill soon. Needless to say, it will be interesting to see how her Road to WrestleMania plays out.

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