10 Annoying Traits That Are RUINING WWE Characters

5. Rhea Ripley (Childish)

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This company has a real nasty habit of plucking already-over workers from NXT's cosy nest and baring them to the harsh realities of Vince McMahon's whims on Raw or SmackDown. In the process, they break down everything that was good about them and somehow make these wrestlers less over than they were.

Rhea Ripley is a good example.

She's no longer the dominant female she was on NXT. Sure, Rhea is Raw Women's Champion, but the way she's being booked is tragic. The Monday night writing crew seem to believe that Ripley should be childish rather than commanding. She thumbs her nose, shouts "Na-na nana na" at Charlotte Flair and even barks.

Barks!

If this is supposed to convince casual fans that Rhea is worth cheering when crowds return in July, then it won't work. WWE are only making those in NXT who celebrated Ripley look foolish for doing so. Christ, stop the pain.

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