Elimination Chamber 2024 proved to be a monumental event for the WWE Women’s World Champion Rhea Ripley and the iconic “The Man” Becky Lynch. Ripley’s main event match against Nia Jax ended in a successful title defense, while Lynch emerged victorious from the women’s Elimination Chamber match, securing a coveted spot as the number one contender for Ripley’s title at WrestleMania 40.
In front of a roaring crowd of 52,000 fans in Australia, Ripley basked in her triumph, accompanied by a spectacular fireworks display. Meanwhile, Lynch, positioned among the audience, shared her thoughts with WWE cameras, setting the stage for a thrilling showdown. Lynch’s determination was palpable as she declared, “Enjoy your fireworks now Rhea because they’re going to be going off for me at WrestleMania. It’s official; Mami versus The Man.”
See you in Philly, @RheaRipley_WWE. #WrestleMANia pic.twitter.com/xQnaIPWUvD
— Rebecca Quin (@BeckyLynchWWE) February 24, 2024
Lynch’s legacy as a trailblazer in the WWE is firmly established, notably as the first woman to win the main event of WrestleMania, besting both Ronda Rousey and Charlotte Flair in 2019. The prospect of facing off against Ripley at WrestleMania 40 only adds to the anticipation surrounding Lynch’s return to the main event spotlight.
While Ripley and Lynch have crossed paths in various tag team bouts, Royal Rumbles, and WarGames matches, their televised singles encounters have been limited. The memorable match on November 20, 2019, on “WWE NXT,” stands as their lone televised singles bout. At the time, Lynch held the “WWE Raw” Women’s Championship, and the match ended in a no contest as Ripley was focused on challenging Shayna Baszler for the “NXT” Women’s Championship, a title she would later capture.
The impending clash between Ripley and Lynch at WrestleMania 40 promises to be a historic showdown. Both competitors possess the drive, skill, and determination to deliver a match that will be etched in WWE history. As the anticipation builds, fans eagerly await the clash between “Mami” and “The Man” on the grand stage of WrestleMania.