WWE NXT: Rhea Ripley defeats Shayna Baszler, becomes the new NXT Women's Champion

After events of WWE NXT TakeOver: WarGames and WWE Survivor Series, it was obvious that company is looking to hype Rhea Ripley. When NXT manr William Regal anunced match between n NXT Women's Champion Shayna Baszler and Rhea Ripley, fans knew that Aussie wrestler is going to win. Though many fans expected Ripley to win, y were treated to one of best matches WWE NXT has produced in years.

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WWE NXT: Rhea Ripley vs Shayna Baszler

match started with Rhea Ripley delivering a superplex to Shayna Baszler, but a distraction by Marina Shafir and Jessamyn Duke gave champion a chance to take over. Shayna Baszler punished Rhea Ripley for a long time, but challenger countered and referee went down. Before referee could recover, Champion attacked Ripley with a steel chair. challenger kicked out and delivered an avalanche Riptide for win.

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WWE NXT: Rhea Ripley celebrates with WWE Universe

After winning title, Rhea Ripley asked WWE Universe to come on st and celebrate with her. She was cheered and even picked up by fans who were singing her me song. Rhea Ripley n got don and walked in middle of crowd who attended show. Many WWE superstars congratulated Ripley for win and WWE COO Triple H praised her performance. WWE later revealed that Rhea Ripley became first women ever to hold NXT UK and NXT Women’s Championships.

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