After WWE RAW ended, Rhea Ripley bestowed a new moniker upon Dominik Mysterio. The red brand’s recent episode saw Dominik, Damian Priest, and Finn Balor emerge victorious in a six-man tag team match against Akira Tozawa and The Street Profits, with Priest doing most of the heavy lifting. However, it was Dominik who secured the pinfall, prompting a delighted Ripley to grin from ear to ear.
Later in the evening, Asuka faced off against Rhea in a singles match, with Dominik accompanying Ripley to the ring while sporting her “I’m your Mami” shirt. Asuka had the upper hand in the match until Dominik jumped onto the ring apron, providing a distraction.
During the match, Asuka utilized her signature move, the Blue Mist, spitting it into Dominik’s eyes. Despite this, the distraction caused by Dominik allowed Rhea Ripley to regain her composure. She swiftly executed the Riptide on The Empress of Tomorrow, securing the pinfall victory.
On the latest episode of RAW Talk, the Judgment Day crew conversed with Byron Saxton, commending Dominik for his unwavering dedication to their cause. Ripley then paid homage to the late Eddie Guerrero, dubbing Dominik her “Latino Heat,” before the group exited to revel in their triumph.
My Latino Heat đ„đ« #Papi https://t.co/QSgCbm3SwW
— RheaRipley_WWE (@RheaRipley_WWE) April 30, 2023
“In the end, Byron, my Latino Heat proved once more why he’s the toughest competitor in WWE,” she declared.
Rhea Ripley honors Eddie Guerrero with “Latino Heat” reference for Dominik Mysterio
After the interview was published, Ripley utilized Twitter to take a jab at the current RAW Women’s Champion, Bianca Belair. Ripley appropriated Belair’s catchphrase, “EST,” and applied it to Dominik, labeling him as the “toughEST.”
LMFAO HER FACE đ€Ł @RheaRipley_WWE pic.twitter.com/L2JmMY5TqK
— k (@livinripley) May 2, 2023
Xia Brookside, a former WWE NXT UK wrestler who was released earlier this year due to the hiatus of the NXT UK brand, recently expressed her admiration for Rhea. Brookside had the opportunity to work alongside Ripley and praised her as the best. She also mentioned that the two were close friends, referring to themselves as “donut” buddies.
Rhea Ripleyâïž(@RheaRipley_WWE)pic.twitter.com/02wdKFD2CD
— Ladies of Wrestling (@LOWreddit_) May 2, 2023
On a recent episode of WWE RAW, Rhea engaged in a tense staredown with Becky Lynch. However, Lynch is currently preoccupied with her feud against Damage CTRL. The potential showdown between Ripley and Lynch inside the ring remains to be seen, but it is undoubtedly a highly anticipated matchup among fans.
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