Exciting news for WWE fans as the highly anticipated Elimination Chamber event is set to take place on February 24th, 2024 in Perth, Australia. This will mark WWE’s return to Australia since 2019, promising an unforgettable night of action at the Optus Stadium. One of the biggest draws for the show is Australian superstar Rhea Ripley, who is expected to have a prominent role in a marquee match.
Speculation Surrounding Rhea Ripley’s Role
Speculation surrounding Rhea Ripley’s role at Elimination Chamber reached a fever pitch after an exclusive interview with the star aired on 7NEWS Adelaide. In the interview, Ripley mentioned that she would “headline” the event, sparking excitement among fans. This was further fueled by a post on social media.
Some fans quickly jumped to the conclusion that Ripley’s statement confirmed she would not be losing her Women’s World Title leading up to the event. However, according to a WWE source reported by Haus of Wrestling, nothing has been officially confirmed regarding Ripley’s role.
The source stated, “Rhea Ripley will be on the show, and creative will dictate the match and match position.” They also assured that the speculation was simply a case of “local news doing what they do, but all good.”
Rhea Ripley’s Title Defense at Crown Jewel
Before the highly anticipated Elimination Chamber event, Rhea Ripley has another major challenge lined up. On November 4th, she will defend her Women’s World Title at Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia against four formidable challengers – Zoey Starks, Nia Jax, Raquel Rodriguez, and Shayna Baszler.
This announcement comes on the heels of a successful week for Ripley, as she secured the coveted number one spot on the Pro Wrestling Illustrated 250 list. It is clear that Ripley is at the top of her game and ready to take on all challengers.
Source : tjrwrestling.net