In yet another shocking turn of events, the notorious parking lot of the WWE Performance Center – home to NXT – was again the site of a violent attack. This time, it wasn’t an NXT performer who was targeted but popular WWE star Rhea Ripley, who fell victim to a brutal assault from Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez.
Earlier in a vignette backstage, Ripley was seen inspiring a group of up-and-coming female wrestlers (Jordynne Grace, Stephanie Vaquer, Giulia, Kelani Jordan, and Zaria), in their preparation for the upcoming 10-woman tag team bout scheduled for next week at the historic venue, the ECW Arena.
The NXT Women’s Division has caught the attention of everyone, none more so than @RheaRipley_WWE! 👀 #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/ttRugf9Nfn
— WWE (@WWE) October 30, 2024
However, joy turned to chaos soon after as, following a series of promotional breaks, the backstage cameras returned to a scene of turmoil. Morgan and Rodriguez were seen striding confidently away from the scene brandishing a baseball bat, downright grinning. The gravity of the situation became apparent when officials discovered Ripley bloodied, sprawled halfway out of her car.
HOLD UP?!?@RheaRipley_WWE was viciously attacked in the parking lot by @RaquelWWE and @YaOnlyLivvOnce… Shocking! 🤯#WWENXT pic.twitter.com/oHCTDcm1rq
— WWE (@WWE) October 30, 2024