WWE was one of the very first professional wrestling companies to showcase intergender matches to its fans. The entertainment factor, uniqueness, and uncertainty factor in such a match are on another level.
One of the many reasons for the long-term success of WWE is its ability and capacity to make unconventional decisions and give the fans whatever they want. One can never predict what matches WWE may book, and there is always a chance that they may present something jaw-dropping.
On the April 17 episode of Monday Night RAW, Paul Heyman asked The Judgment Day to come out as Roman Reigns had approved entering into a contract between the two factions. Following this, when the members of the two factions stood in the same ring, fans saw a face-off between the members.
The most extraordinary face-off in the altercation was between The Mami Rhea Ripley and The Enforcer Solo Sikoa. Both of them stood looking eye-to-eye with one another. When Heyman realized the situation, he asked Jey Uso to switch positions with Solo. However, to the surprise of the fans, Rhea also changed her position and continued to stare at Solo Sikoa.
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Fans react to possibility of Rhea Ripley vs. Solo Sikoa at SummerSlam 2023
This drove the fans in attendance and those who were watching at home to go wild. There were “Rhea, Rhea, Rhea, Rhea” chants all over the place, indicating how much the fans were enjoying the segment. WWE fans on Twitter were also not holding back to show their excitement. Following is an account of some of the best fan reactions:
Intergender wrestling matches were common during the Attitude Era, with the likes of Chyna going one-on-one against male superstars almost on a weekly basis. Such matches, however, are not common these days and have become a thing of the past. The matches in recent memory include Rhea Ripley vs. Akira Tozawa and Sasha Banks vs. Reginald.
The biggest event of the summer is set to take place in Detroit, Michigan, on August 5, 2023. There are still more than three months left for a possible feud to erupt. Currently, WWE is paying special attention to the reactions of the fans. The most recent example of this was WWE’s booking of Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 39.
Moreover, WWE gave Rhea a chance to go one-on-one against Akira Tozawa a few months ago, which is a clear indicator that WWE is not hesitant in booking intergender matches. Rhea Ripley has proved enough times that she is no less than her male counterparts. She is currently at the prime of her career, and WWE wouldn’t commit the mistake of letting this opportunity go to waste.
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