11 Ups & 1 Down From Last Night's WWE NXT (Oct 30)

9. Rhea View

Io Shirai Rhea Ripley
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Rhea Ripley's post-match arrival on the scene foreshadowed some significant chaos later in the night, but her semi-save of LeRae from further attack from the 'Joshi Judas' cemented her babyface turn.

A white hot crowd received this magnificently, which must have sent chills up each performer knowing what was still to follow later that night.

Battle lines were drawn between the two as the commentators championed this phenomenal women's division, but for what exact battle?

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