Rhea Ripley recently reflected on her experience appearing on the cover of WWE 2K24, a milestone she achieved alongside Bianca Belair. The announcement came as fans awaited the reveal of WWE 2K26’s cover star, CM Punk, ahead of the game’s March 13 release date (with special editions available on March 6). Ripley shared insights about her cover moment during an interview with Yahoo! Uncrowned, emphasizing how significant it was to have her hard work recognized on such a large platform.
Memorable Moments and Unseen ‘What Ifs’ in Ripley’s Career
During the interview, Ripley revealed one of her biggest “what if” moments that could have changed her career trajectory. She mentioned the injury suffered by fellow wrestler Tegan Nox, which she suggested had a profound impact on her own path in WWE. Ripley admitted uncertainty about whether she would have reached this level otherwise, showing the unpredictability and resilience needed in professional wrestling.
Potential Future WWE 2K Cover Athletes According to Ripley
Ripley expressed hope and enthusiasm for upcoming WWE stars she believes might appear on future WWE 2K covers. She noted the unpredictable nature of breakout years for wrestlers but highlighted a few names as particularly deserving. Austin Theory, whom she praised for his athleticism and skill, is someone she’d love to see featured. Bron Breakker also stood out to Ripley for his extraordinary agility and physical gifts, pointing out his ability to perform aerial moves with remarkable ease.
Ripley also mentioned The Vision faction, including Bronson Reed, speculating that a group cover similar to The Bloodline’s could be possible, creating a unique opportunity for collective recognition in the gaming franchise.
Significance of Ripley’s WWE 2K24 Cover and What Lies Ahead
Rhea Ripley’s presence on the WWE 2K24 cover symbolizes not only her rising stardom but also the increasing visibility of female wrestlers in mainstream wrestling media. As WWE continues to evolve its game franchise, featuring both individual stars and groups reflects the dynamic nature of the sport. Ripley’s reflections reveal a thoughtful outlook on her own journey while expressing optimism for the next generation of talent who will shape future editions of WWE’s popular game series.
Oh man, it’s insane. It’s like how hard you’ve worked throughout the year has been noticed and appreciated, and it’s taken to that higher height where now everyone’s going to see your face whenever they go into a Target or a gaming store. You’re going to be everywhere.
?Rhea Ripley, Professional Wrestler
My biggest, ‘what if’ would have to be what if Tegan Nox didn’t get injured? That’s my big one, because if that didn’t happen, I don’t know if Rhea Ripley would be here..
?Rhea Ripley, Professional Wrestler
Who do I see? Honestly there’s so many. You never know what kind of year someone’s going to have. So anything is really possible. I know he just came back, but Austin Theory is such an amazing athlete and he’s so good at what we do in this profession. So I’d like to see him on a cover at some point, I think that would be awesome. And then you see someone like even Bron Breakker, like the athleticism that man has is nuts. Literally he flies through the air, tackles someone and keeps flying. I don’t know how that is a thing, I just don’t know how it’s physically possible. And with The Vision and how that’s all going with Bronson [Reed] in there too — I can see something happening with all that and maybe the whole group being on the cover as well, just like The Bloodline was. That could be really cool. So maybe those guys.
?Rhea Ripley, Professional Wrestler
