Rhea Ripley’s Title Fight Set for WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event

Rhea Ripley, the reigning Women’s World Champion, is set to defend her title this weekend at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event. After reclaiming her championship from Liv Morgan at WWE Raw, Ripley is putting her past feuds behind her and focusing on new challenges. The first opponent to step up is none other than Nia Jax, the former Women’s Champion, who has been making waves ever since her surprise return to WWE.

Rhea Ripley vs. Nia Jax: The Build-Up to Saturday Night’s Main Event

Ripley and Jax have a history, and it’s a rivalry that has escalated over the past few weeks. On WWE Raw, Jax attacked Ripley backstage, and things heated up when Ripley made a dramatic save following Jax’s match with Bayley. What followed was a chaotic brawl in the ring, culminating in Ripley issuing a challenge for the upcoming Saturday Night’s Main Event.

Ripley is no stranger to high-stakes matches, especially when it comes to defending her Women’s World Championship. Last year, during her dominant reign, Ripley defeated Jax multiple times, cementing her legacy as one of the fiercest competitors in WWE. Now, with the Women’s World Championship on the line, Ripley is ready to prove once again why she’s at the top of the women’s division.

Nia Jax: A Former Champion with Unfinished Business

While Jax may have lost the Women’s Championship in the past, her desire for the title is far from over. After her backstage attack on Ripley, Jax made it clear she’s coming for the World Championship. What makes this situation even more interesting is that Jax isn’t directing all of her focus toward Tiffany Stratton, who cashed in her Money in the Bank briefcase on Jax, leaving her with unfinished business.

Speculation around the WWE Universe also hints that Charlotte Flair may be gearing up for a return. There’s heavy talk that Flair might be targeting Tiffany Stratton as her first opponent back. However, before that happens, Stratton must address Jax’s challenge and close the book on her feud with the powerhouse.

The Road to Royal Rumble 2025: Will Charlotte Flair’s Return Change the Landscape?

WWE fans have been buzzing about Charlotte Flair’s potential return after being out of action since December 2023 due to a significant injury. Despite tearing her ACL, MCL, and meniscus, Flair has made impressive progress in her recovery. Rumors suggest that Flair’s comeback could shake up the women’s division, possibly leading to a title run at the Royal Rumble or Elimination Chamber events. If that’s the case, it might set her on a path to surpass her father’s record for championships.

WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event Details

WWE’s Saturday Night’s Main Event will take place at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, on Saturday, January 25th. The event will be available to stream live on Peacock and NBC at 8 p.m. EST for those unable to attend in person.

With so much at stake, this promises to be a thrilling night of action, with Rhea Ripley defending her title against a determined Nia Jax, and perhaps the first chapter of a new rivalry in the women’s division.