10 WrestleMania 41 Card Predictions After WWE Royal Rumble 2025

8. Rhea Ripley vs. Jordynne Grace

WWE WrestleMania 41 Rhea Ripley Jordynne Grace
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Precisely what Triple H has planned for Women's World Champion and ex-Judgment Day 'Mami' Rhea Ripley is less obvious. Ripley is tough to book for, mainly because she's more physically imposing than 99.9% of the female roster, and also because she's just coming off a lengthy feud with Liv Morgan. WrestleMania 41 might carry more of an exhibition feel for Rhea.

This writer's pick to vie for her title? Former TNA star Jordynne Grace. She has the physical tools to match up neatly against Ripley, and she's a fresh face WWE fans have already taken to. Grace received a healthy response at the Rumble, which was never guaranteed. Hell, even poor Finn Bálor's entrance in the men's match played before near silence 'cause people didn't know he had new entrance music.

Jordynne rushing out with a smile as #19 and getting a pop was a win then. She worked for around 22 minutes before being dumped out by NXT Women's Champ Giulia, so that might give some indication about her future plans. Triple H and Shawn Michaels may agree that Grace needs some time on the third brand to find her feet. Nah, stick her in the big time and treat her like a ready-made star.

Grace is skilled enough and will only build her connection with the audience the more she's on TV. Having her challenge Ripley straight up would get an 'ooooh' response from live crowds, and it'd give 'Mami' something to do come April. It's either that or resuming her beef with Charlotte Flair.

Jordynne is the better option.

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