On a recent edition of the “Cheap Heat” podcast, Rhea Ripley shared her experience headlining the 2024 WWE Elimination Chamber: Perth pay-per-view event.
Ripley successfully defended the WWE Women’s World Championship against fellow Aussie Superstar Nia Jax in the main event of WWE Elimination Chamber: Perth.
Mami said, “I hadn’t been there to compete in seven years. Last time I was there, I competed for Riot City Wrestling. So coming back not only a WWE Superstar but your Women’s World Champion, it’s incredible. My face was on the [X, formerly Twitter] hashtag. I don’t think that’s saying enough, right there. That was Mami’s show. It was absolutely epic and everything that I could have dreamed of and to see my family in the front and see all my friends, it was a very special moment for me.”
Ripley relinquished the WWE Women’s World Championship on last week’s episode of RAW after suffering a shoulder injury at the hands of Liv Morgan.
Maven recently took to his YouTube channel to post a new vlog, this time looking at the 2012 WrestleMania talent handbook and the company’s social media policy at the time.
You can check out some highlights from the vlog below:
On the book’s guidelines for social media engagement: “Now, the last page, 21, in this handbook, something that definitely did not exist during my time, the Twitter guidelines and they use an entire page to tell you the do’s and don’ts of how to utilize social media. Some of it is using hashtags for specific events including ‘#WrestleMania, #Axxess, #WMParty, or #WWEHOF.’ So, they’re encouraging wrestlers to post and have a unified hashtag while posting.”
On the book’s suggestions for social media interactions: “‘Be sure to frequently check ‘@Replies’ on your Twitter app. Take a moment to answer quality questions/comments from your followers on your WrestleMania experience.’ The WWE just recognizing that fan engagement means so much and can be so useful on a platform like Twitter or X. The final one, ‘Share your emotions. Be sure to tweet your pre and post-match thoughts. They will be retweeted by @WWE and @WrestleMania.’”
On his reaction to how much changed between his release and the book’s dissemination: “It amazes me to see that, in the few years from the time this WrestleMania happened from the time that I was let go, how much had changed. The fact that they were encouraging you to put out your thoughts, they were encouraging fan engagement, and they were encouraging you to have an opinion on what just happened. Not saying it wasn’t like that during my time, but I’m not saying it wasn’t either.”
Rhea Ripley Reflects on Headlining WWE Elimination Chamber: Perth
Rhea Ripley, the former WWE Women’s World Champion, recently shared her experience of headlining the 2024 WWE Elimination Chamber: Perth pay-per-view event on the “Cheap Heat” podcast. Ripley successfully defended her title against fellow Australian Superstar Nia Jax in the main event of the show.
For Ripley, this event held special significance as it marked her return to Perth after seven years. The last time she competed there was for Riot City Wrestling. However, this time, she returned as a WWE Superstar and the Women’s World Champion, making the experience even more incredible for her.
Ripley expressed her excitement about seeing her face on the promotional material and hashtags related to the event. She felt that being the focal point of the show was a testament to her hard work and dedication. Having her family and friends present in the front row made the moment even more special for her.
Unfortunately, Ripley had to relinquish her title on a recent episode of RAW due to a shoulder injury sustained during a match against Liv Morgan. Despite this setback, Ripley remains determined and focused on her future in WWE.
In another wrestling-related news, Maven, a former WWE wrestler, recently posted a vlog on his YouTube channel. In the video, he discussed the 2012 WrestleMania talent handbook and the company’s social media policy at that time.
Maven highlighted the guidelines provided in the handbook for social media engagement. He mentioned that wrestlers were encouraged to use specific hashtags for events like WrestleMania, Axxess, WMParty, or WWEHOF. This unified approach aimed to create a sense of community and encourage fan interaction.
The handbook also emphasized the importance of fan engagement and suggested that wrestlers should frequently check their Twitter replies and respond to quality questions and comments from followers. The WWE recognized the value of fan interaction and encouraged wrestlers to share their emotions and thoughts before and after matches, promising retweets from @WWE and @WrestleMania.
Maven expressed his surprise at how much had changed in the few years between his release from WWE and the dissemination of the talent handbook. He acknowledged that during his time, there was some level of fan engagement, but the extent to which it was encouraged had significantly evolved.
Overall, Rhea Ripley’s experience headlining WWE Elimination Chamber: Perth showcased her talent and dedication as a wrestler. Despite her injury, she remains a prominent figure in the WWE Women’s division. Maven’s vlog shed light on the evolving nature of social media engagement within the wrestling industry, highlighting the importance of fan interaction and the changing guidelines for wrestlers’ online presence.