Reason Behind Rhea Ripley’s WWE Holiday Tour Appearance Revealed

Rhea Ripley turned heads with a surprise appearance at WWE’s Holiday Tour event in Orlando on December 28. The unannounced moment saw Ripley team up with Bianca Belair and Naomi to take on Shayna Baszler, Zoey Stark, and Sonya Deville in six-woman tag team action.

Ripley, Belair, and Naomi not only secured the victory but also sparked speculation about a possible alliance after Ripley and Belair traded playful messages on social media. The trio’s chemistry carried over to the Miami house show the next night, where they joined forces again. Fans quickly began theorizing that WWE could be planting seeds for a new faction on TV.

However, the real reason for Ripley’s participation in the SmackDown side of the Holiday Tour has now been revealed. According to Fightful Select, Ripley’s appearances were less about storyline and more about family. She reportedly wrestled on these Florida shows to spend time with her family visiting for the holidays.

As exciting as the team-up with Belair and Naomi was, Ripley has her sights set on a much bigger prize. She is slated to challenge Liv Morgan for the Women’s World Championship in a Last Woman Standing match at the Netflix premiere of Raw on January 6. This match could mark the end of the intense feud between Ripley and Morgan, which has captivated fans for months.

With Ripley’s star power and the stakes at an all-time high, the Netflix debut of Raw promises to deliver fireworks.

What do you think about Rhea Ripley’s surprise appearances and her upcoming showdown with Liv Morgan? Could we see Ripley, Belair, and Naomi unite on TV, or was this just a one-off? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!