WWE left Nia Jax and Rhea Ripley waiting until the night before Elimination Chamber: Perth before disclosing that the pair would headline the show.
In the main event of WWE’s first Australian pay-per-view event since 2018, Ripley retained her WWE Women’s World Championship against the Irresistible Force.
On a recent edition of Booker T’s “Hall of Fame” podcast, Jax recalled how close to the show it was before she learned of her main event spot. She said,
”I didn’t know (Rhea Ripley & myself were main eventing Elimination Chamber) until I think the night before. I think somebody had sent a card to me and I’m like, ‘Wait a minute, does this mean that we’re on in the main event?’ I’m not gonna lie, it felt like a lot pressure because you had some pretty stacked Elimination Chambers and a great tag on the card and so — and then you had The Grayson Waller Effect.”
Despite losing, Jax has remained in Ripley’s title program with Becky Lynch, as has Liv Morgan, the last woman to score a pinfall victory over ‘Mami.’
This has led to speculation that Jax and Morgan could be added to the Ripley vs. Lynch WWE Women’s World Championship match at WrestleMania 40.
In a surprising turn of events, WWE left Nia Jax and Rhea Ripley waiting until the night before Elimination Chamber: Perth to disclose that they would be headlining the show. This announcement came as a shock to both wrestlers, as they were not aware of their main event spot until the last minute.
Rhea Ripley, the current WWE Women’s World Champion, managed to retain her title against the formidable Nia Jax in the main event of WWE’s first Australian pay-per-view event since 2018. This victory solidified Ripley’s position as a dominant force in the women’s division.
During a recent episode of Booker T’s “Hall of Fame” podcast, Nia Jax shared her experience of finding out about the main event spot. She revealed that she only learned about it the night before the show when someone sent her a card congratulating her. This late notice added a significant amount of pressure to Jax, considering the stacked Elimination Chamber matches and other exciting bouts on the card.
Despite her loss, Nia Jax has remained involved in Rhea Ripley’s title program with Becky Lynch. Another contender in the mix is Liv Morgan, who holds the distinction of being the last woman to score a pinfall victory over Jax. This has led to speculation that both Jax and Morgan could be added to the Ripley vs. Lynch WWE Women’s World Championship match at WrestleMania 40.
The unpredictability and last-minute nature of WWE’s decision to have Jax and Ripley headline Elimination Chamber: Perth have added an extra layer of excitement to the women’s division. Fans are eagerly anticipating how this storyline will unfold and if Jax and Morgan will indeed be included in the championship match at WrestleMania 40.
To get a glimpse of Nia Jax’s thoughts on her main event status, you can watch her full interview on Booker T’s “Hall of Fame” podcast. Additionally, for those who missed the electrifying match between Rhea Ripley and Nia Jax, highlights are available on WWE’s official YouTube channel.
Overall, the surprise announcement of Jax and Ripley headlining Elimination Chamber: Perth has created a buzz within the WWE universe. It will be interesting to see how this storyline progresses and if Jax and Morgan will have a role to play in the highly anticipated WrestleMania 40 championship match.