WWE WrestleMania 39: 20 Things That Must Happen

7. Rhea Ripley Avenges ‘Mania 36

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Expect to see signs like, "If Rhea Ripley Loses, We Riot!" on show in SoFi Stadium. Some 'Mania match results seem like a given going in, and Royal Rumble winner Rhea dethroning unlikeable babyface Charlotte Flair is one of them. It better happen.

The Rumble's sense of purpose will be lost in an instant if it doesn't.

Ripley leading the way as SmackDown Women's Champion on Fridays sounds way more of a laugh than Flair's unacceptably-poor string of face promos that somehow come across as the most condescending speeches ever. Charlotte is a natural heel, so she must return to that role immediately after WrestleMania 39.

Think of this as Rhea's revenge for what happened back at 'Mania 36 in 2020. Three years have passed since then, and she's ready to take her rightful place atop the women's division again. WWE won't f*ck it up this time - they can't afford to stick by Flair as a duff face champ.

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