An intriguing matchup is in the works between Rhea Ripley and another renowned WWE female superstar, the leader of damage CTRL. Now that Bayley has won the Women’s Royal Rumble in front of a huge crowd, Ripley is looking forward to the possibility of facing the new champion of the Rumble.
Although Ripley was not originally booked to defend her title at the event, she did hint on social media at a potential Iron Woman fight at WrestleMania 40 against the winner of the 37th Royal Rumble.
What is Iron woman match?
The victor of an Iron Woman bout in professional wrestling is determined by the number of falls scored within the contest’s allotted duration, which is often 30 or 60 minutes. An official has the power to decide whether a championship match ends in sudden death or overtime if the score is tied. Upon the conclusion of the allotted period, the wrestler who has had the most number of falls emerges victorious.
Certain Iron Woman matches may have strict rules for winning, such as a match where submissions are the only way to win. Some bouts may include breaks in action between falls or moments of relaxation. To guarantee a clear winner in championship matches and other situations when a tie occurs, sudden death overtime can be implemented.
This type of match came to the forefront because the narrative between Bayley and Rhea Ripley has been further complicated by recent comments that suggest a possible Iron Woman bout at WrestleMania 40.
Rhea Ripley wants Bayley to fight in Iron woman match
After competing for an unprecedented one hour and three minutes, Bayley defeated 29 other women to become the Royal Rumble champion. Some of her opponents, including Candice LeRae and Liv Morgan, were eliminated by her. Former TNA Knockouts Champion Naomi broke Rhea Ripley’s record earlier in the contest. However, Bayley is now at the top of the record list by spending 1:03:03 in the ring.
Following her triumph and second-highest elimination total, the 34-year-old star dropped hints that she could challenge Rhea Ripley for the Women’s World Championship. She wanted to be the main attraction at WrestleMania XL and suggested a return of the Iron Woman Match, which hasn’t happened since 2016.
Nevertheless, after Bayley’s provocative post, the Eradicator proposes the concept of an Iron Woman bout. A potential Iron Woman match between Bayley and Rhea Ripley at WrestleMania 40 has escalated the tension between the two women, even if the formal announcement is still in the works.
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