Brooke Adams, a retired professional wrestler and former TNA Knockouts Champion, openly expressed enthusiasm about Rhea Ripley performing her NSFW wrestling maneuver. Adams, who wrestled under the name Brooke Tessmacher and held multiple Knockouts titles in the early 2010s, has been out of the ring since 2017 and now balances life as a real estate agent and mother of two. Despite stepping away from wrestling, she remains connected to the sport and showed fondness for Ripley’s recent viral moment involving the “Stinkface” move.
During her wrestling career, Adams was well-known for a move called the “Asstastic,” where she would splash her backside into an opponent stuck in the corner. The move parallels the “Stinkface,” popularized by WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi. In March 2024, Ripley delivered a Rikishi-style Stinkface to Nia Jax at a WWE live event, energizing the crowd and prompting widespread attention online.
Reflecting on the moment, Adams stated,
“I’m gonna let her Asstastic me, though. She can give me my move.”
(Laughs)
Nia Jax Recalls Memorable Stinkface Exchange with Rhea Ripley at WWE Show
In a recent conversation with Chris Van Vliet, Nia Jax shared details about the creation and impact of the viral Stinkface sequence with Rhea Ripley at a WWE live event. Jax explained she initiated the idea, intending to switch things up during a Triple Threat match involving herself, Ripley, and Shayna Baszler. Although she had never anticipated Ripley performing the full Rikishi-style move, the result delighted the audience and became a viral hit.
“Well, I mean, it was my idea to stinkface. It wasn’t my idea for her to get them freaking cheeks out. So obviously, that’s what I do. I do the stinkface, and as a heel, I like to rub it in, literally. I just thought we were on the live event. I thought one night, let’s change this up. Why not? Because it was a cool Triple Threat moment, me her and Shayna, and I was like, ‘Why don’t you give me a stinkface?’ She’s like, really? She was like, ‘You mean like Rikishi style?’ I was like, ‘Yeah, do the full Rikishi. Get it, get it!’ And then we did it. And obviously, like, the crowd went nuts, and then it was a viral moment, and yeah, and then we had a good time. We actually switched it a couple nights because everybody was expecting it and I was trying to be a d**k about it. Then I did it to Shayna, where Shayna was like, ‘Let me have it.’ She closed her eyes, and then I freaking took out Rhea, and then she didn’t realize it was me. It was funny. It was a good time.”
– Nia Jax, WWE Superstar
Rhea Ripley’s Current Status and Impact on WWE Women’s Tag Team Division
Although Rhea Ripley did not secure victory in the recent Women’s Royal Rumble match held in Riyadh, she remains a prominent figure within WWE as a current Women’s Tag Team Champion alongside Iyo Sky. Their partnership continues to face stiff competition from several challenger teams aiming to dethrone them. Ripley’s dynamic in-ring style and athleticism have strengthened her standing among the WWE roster while maintaining fan interest worldwide.
Additional Wrestling Updates and Developments in WWE and AEW
Beyond the viral Stinkface moment and Ripley’s ongoing championship tenure, recent wrestling news highlights several notable developments. Paul Heyman is reportedly collaborating with The Vision, suggesting strategic planning for WWE’s future direction. Meanwhile, Becky Lynch openly dismissed rumors surrounding any career breaks, affirming her active status in the company.
In a remarkable note on wrestling longevity, Ric Flair has expressed interest in returning to the ring at age 76, underscoring his passion for the industry. John Cena completed 36 WWE dates throughout 2025, reflecting his sustained involvement despite advancing years. AEW also saw excitement as Ricochet successfully defended his AEW National Championship during a recent Dynamite episode.
Liv Morgan remains vocal in defending her controversial actions within WWE’s storyline landscape and has made bold predictions regarding her trajectory in the promotion. Additionally, AEW unveiled the number one contender for their World Championship, setting the stage for upcoming title matches.
Significance of Viral Moments and Their Influence on Wrestlers’ Careers
Ripley’s rendition of the Stinkface move echoes a wrestling tradition that combines entertainment with athletic skill, bridging past and present generations. The viral nature of such moments enhances wrestlers’ visibility beyond the ring, shaping their public personas and fan engagement. For retired stars like Brooke Adams, witnessing these moves performed by newer talent serves as both a nod to wrestling history and an endorsement of evolving wrestling styles.
As WWE continues to spotlight innovative match elements and interactions between established wrestlers like Nia Jax and rising stars such as Rhea Ripley, the fusion of nostalgia and fresh creativity is likely to influence both audience reactions and storyline directions moving forward.
