All in all three new matchups have been confirmed by WWE for next week’s episode of WWE Raw. In a singles rematch from Night of Title, Rhea Ripley takes against Natalya. A Money in the Bank qualifying bout between Raquel Rodriguez and Trish Stratus is also scheduled for Raw.
In the last singles match, Ludwig Kaiser takes on Matt Riddle. Ever since her humiliating loss at Night of Champions PLE. is Natalya really confident that she can prevail, or is her main goal to win Ripley’s respect? A mission, all things considered, seems far simpler on the surface.
Natalya’s message to WWE Universe ahead of WWE RAW
The Queen of Harts will attempt to prevail and obtain a chance to compete for the championship in the future by defeating her opponent Rhea Ripley in a non-title bout. Even though the setup wasn’t ideal, fans will still be treated to a good bout because Ripley could currently be the best female performer in the industry and Natalya can still go a long way.
Prior to her ever-so-important bout, Natalya shared a heartfelt but jittery message on Twitter, promising to give it her all in the ring. “I won’t be showing up confident. I won’t be showing up blind. But I will be showing up, and I will always give it everything I’ve got. Wish me luck,” wrote Natalya in her heartfelt tweet.
I won't be showing up confident. I won't be showing up blind. But I will be showing up and I will always give it everything I’ve got. Monday we'll all find out together if I have what it takes. Wish me luck. https://t.co/ZxRpK09KQc
— Nattie (@NatbyNature) June 18, 2023
“Just want to get something off my chest that I haven’t been able to stop thinking about, just from the moment that I first got drafted to Raw until now,” Natalya stated. “I was so excited. I was excited for a fresh start, and when I went out to save Dana, maybe Rhea was right. Maybe I was trying to save myself.”
Natalya has hinted at a future change in her persona, and she plans to use a victory over Ripley to make a statement. It would be difficult to outperform one of the most powerful superstars on the red brand, though.
Rhea Ripley humiliated Natalya at Night of Champions PLE
Natalya and Rhea Ripley competed in a bout for the Smackdown women’s championship in 2023 at WWE Night of Champions. Dominik instantly created a diversion to give Rhea the upper hand. Natalya was thrown against the steel steps and announcement table by Rhea. Natalya somehow entered the ring one time more.
Rhea nevertheless won the title match with her signature Riptide after just over a minute had passed. Rhea “The Eradicator” Ripley was clearly going to dominate the proceedings, but the extent of it was clearly not anticipated. Shortly after launching her attack, Ripley easily dispatched her foe. The match eventually came to a swift conclusion with Ripley keeping her title.
It is quite conceivable to believe that “MAMI’s” opinion of her opponent had not changed given how quickly the fight ended and her answers afterward. After such an easy victory over a previous champion, Rhea Ripley and her confidence and arrogance will most likely only increase.
