The former NXT Champion Rhea Ripley recently appeared as special guest on WWE’s Grit and Glory with Samoa Joe and discussed about several topics including about her frustrations over her WrestleMania 36 match.
During the interview, Rhea Ripley revealed that Rey Mysterio is her huge inspiration, she loved him and always dressed up like him. She also noted the struggles he overcome in wrestling business due to his size and that inspires her. Here what Rhea Ripley said:
“If I had to say a wrestler, I’d probably say Rey Mysterio. I loved Rey Mysterio growing up. I had a poster (of him) on my wall, and I would dress up like him. I made the pants and everything. I remember sitting down and watching him when I was younger, and because of his stature and his height, he had to overcome so much. And it really just, like, inspired me in a way. He was one of the main reasons why I kept watching wrestling and why I’m sitting here today.” – (H/T: WrestlingInc)
Who was a huge inspiration for @RheaRipley_WWE? None other than @reymysterio!#GritandGlory@ChevyTrucks pic.twitter.com/LVqu5fURNu
— WWE’s The Bump (@WWETheBump) March 10, 2021
Rhea Ripley had good run in NXT since her debut. She became the inaugural NXT UK Women’s Champion and also won the NXT Women’s Champion after moving to NXT. Recently, WWE also announced that Rhea Ripley is coming to Monday Night Raw soon.
COMING SOON to #WWERaw
Former #WWENXT Women’s Champion @RheaRipley_WWE pic.twitter.com/VVJFQ8942j
— WWE (@WWE) February 23, 2021
