WWE Backlash 2023: 10 Things That Must Happen

7. Rhea Ripley Goes Wild Post-Match

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Then, afterwards, Rhea can riot.

Boos would rain down on the champ if she took Zelina Vega's best shot, then kicked lumps out of her after the bell. This could be WWE's excuse to have Bianca Belair sprint down for the save (thus setting up a belt swap deal on TV), but hopefully not. Just have Ripley go wild and get out of there.

Being honest, it isn't like Zelina needs to retain any lustre in the short-term. She'll busy herself as a member of the LWO anyway, and can always bounce back. It's really no disgrace if she just comes up short vs. Rhea then eats a killer beatdown.

That's the kind of viciousness one would expect from a member of Judgment Day too. Backstage, a fired up Ripley can encourage Damian Priest to do exactly the same thing to 'that little rapping runt' Bad Bunny later in the show. Simple, but effective, booking.

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