Add as a preferred source on Google Rhea Ripley remains at the top of WWE’s women’s division. At Clash in Italy, held this Sunday in Turin, Italy, the champion defeated Jade Cargill to retain the WWE Women’s Championship.
The match was a direct rematch from WrestleMania 42, where Ripley defeated Cargill to win the title. Since then, the rivalry has taken on new layers, with B-Fab and Michin siding with Cargill, while Ripley aligned herself with Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss to keep the numbers even.
During tonight’s match, outside interference once again proved crucial. First, B-Fab saved Cargill from defeat after a Riptide, placing the challenger’s foot on the ropes to stop the pinfall.
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Later, Charlotte Flair returned the favor for Ripley, preventing the champion from losing after Cargill hit Jaded. Flair’s presence confirmed the continuation of the unlikely alliance that has been built over the past several weeks, following the SmackDown attacks by Michin and B-Fab.
In the end, Ripley survived Cargill’s strongest stretch and found an opening to hit another Riptide, followed by the pinfall to close out the match.
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With the win, Ripley completed her first title defense since WrestleMania 42 and strengthened her position as the top name in WWE’s women’s division.