In a stunning return during a taping for next week’s WWE Raw, former WWE Women’s World Champion Rhea Ripley stormed back onto the red brand with a vengeance. Sporting a protective mask after recently suffering a fractured orbital socket, Ripley wasted no time igniting chaos, diving straight into a brawl against familiar foes Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez. The return left fans electrified as Ripley shouted “WarGames!”—all but confirming a massive women’s WarGames match at Survivor Series on November 30.
Ripley’s re-emergence on Raw marks her first appearance since an attack storyline on WWE NXT, where she was ambushed by Morgan and Rodriguez. Now back in action, she teamed up with Naomi, IYO SKY, Jade Cargill, and Bianca Belair in an all-out melee against Morgan, Rodriguez, Tiffany Stratton, and Nia Jax. With each faction primed for war, the build-up to Survivor Series looks set to deliver an unforgettable showdown in the cage.
Ripley’s injury reportedly happened on the October 21 Raw, and while the damage initially looked severe, backstage sources say the injury “may not be as bad as initially feared.” Missing WWE’s Crown Jewel might have been a setback, but if her Raw return is any indication, Ripley is ready to make up for lost time with fierce intensity. Bring on Survivor Series—WarGames is officially on!