Rhea Ripley appears to be moving toward her next major WWE feud involving Asuka, marking a fresh chapter for the Australian superstar. After a lengthy rivalry last year against Liv Morgan and The Judgment Day faction, Ripley’s focus shifted due to Morgan’s injury to confront Roxanne Perez and Raquel Rodriguez as well.
During that time, The Judgment Day also clashed with The Kabuki Warriors—Asuka and Kairi Sane—while Iyo Sky formed an uneasy alliance with both Asuka and Ripley. On the September 1st episode of Raw, Sky was announced to face Stephanie Vaquer for the Women’s title at WrestlePalooza.
Early Signs of Tension Between Ripley and Asuka
Before Raw began on September 1st, Cory Hays of Bodyslam revealed that Ripley is expected to feud with Asuka soon. This development became apparent when Asuka interrupted a backstage conversation between Ripley and Jackie Redmond. The disagreement centered around their mutual friendship with Iyo Sky, quickly intensifying into a heated exchange.
As Ripley challenged Asuka to a match, Asuka responded by referencing her long-standing career, reminding Ripley,
“No one is ready for Asuka, not even you.”
—Asuka, WWE Superstar
While the exact timeline for this rivalry remains unconfirmed, the tension shown on Raw hints the feud is just beginning to build. The pair previously met on the December 12, 2022 episode of Raw, where Ripley secured the win.
Rhea Ripley Issues Warning to Fans After Paris Incident
In a separate event, footage surfaced showing Ripley overwhelmed by fans on the streets of Paris ahead of the Clash in Paris Premium Live Event. The situation prompted Ripley, who is also known as Mami, to address fans firmly on X (formerly Twitter), urging them to respect her boundaries.
“Treat me like a human, or imma start acting like Rhea Ripley and no one’s getting sh*t.”
—Rhea Ripley, WWE Superstar
This message underlines the challenges Ripley faces balancing her rising stardom and personal space during live events.
Upcoming Developments to Watch
As Ripley and Asuka’s rivalry begins to unfold, WWE fans can expect a compelling storyline fueled by their history and the recent sparks on Raw. Meanwhile, Iyo Sky’s title match and Ripley’s interactions off-screen add layers to the evolving women’s division. The outcome of these developments may shape the dynamics of WWE’s next major feuds.
