“I been waiting for this moment,” 33-year-old female WWE star finally gets her revenge on Rhea Ripley after her Elimination Chamber victory 

Zelina Vega and Rhea Ripley have so far had quite a few verbal/physical tussles in WWE.

“I been waiting for this moment,” 33-year-old female WWE star finally gets her revenge on Rhea Ripley after her Elimination Chamber victory 

Rhea Ripley at Elimination Chamber (via WWE)

Rhea Ripley defended her Women’s World Title against Nia Jax in front of her home crowd, surrounded by her family and friends, an experience that stirred deep emotions within her. Despite the pressure, she emerged victorious, solidifying her championship reign. However, her former rival, Zelina Vega, found amusement in the situation, taking a light-hearted jab at the Australian.

Zelina Vega, known for her cunning tactics, took her mockery of Rhea Ripley a step further by using the image of an emotional Mami crying after her title defense as her profile picture. When confronted by a user who anticipated this move, Vega unabashedly admitted that she had been waiting for the right moment to use the photo, reveling in her ability to get under The Eradicator’s skin.

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This moment served as a retaliatory strike from when Rhea Ripley had previously used an emotional image of Zelina Vega, depicting her defeat in her own country, as the profile picture of her account. Vega’s action mirrored The Eradicator’s move, proving that she was not one to be outdone in the game of psychological warfare.

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You kidding?! I been waiting for this moment.
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At Backlash in Puerto Rico, Rhea Ripley and Zelina Vega faced off in a highly anticipated showdown. The match was intense, with both women showcasing their skills and determination to win. Despite the latter’s loss, Vega was visibly emotional, touched by the warm welcome and support from her home crowd.

Rhea Ripley makes case for WrestleMania 40 main event

After holding the Women’s World Champion title for nearly a year, Rhea Ripley’s upcoming match against Becky Lynch at WrestleMania 40 was solidified after the events of Elimination Chamber. The Eradicator has boldly stated that she firmly believes her showdown with The Man should be the main event of the ‘Grandest Stage of Them All.’

Rhea Ripley vs Becky Lynch at WrestleMania
Rhea Ripley vs Becky Lynch at WrestleMania (via WWE)

In a recent interview with Mail Sport, Ripley expressed her excitement about the potential of her storyline with Becky Lynch. She mentioned that they have only faced each other once, making their upcoming match an iconic showdown. Mami believes that their feud has the storytelling and dynamics to main-event WrestleMania.

I mean, Mami already main evented her WrestleMania. So, why not do the next one as well? I think Becky Lynch and I stepping into the ring at Mania is main event-worthy. I really do.
Rhea Ripley during the interview with Mail Sport

The rivalry between The Man and Rhea Ripley has been simmering for quite some time, gradually building up to a boiling point. Their recent intense staredown only added fuel to the fire, highlighting the tension between the two. Ripley, in particular, has been firing warning shots toward Lynch.

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