Rhea Ripley Captures WWE Women's Championship at WrestleMania 42

Rhea Ripley is the new WWE Women's Champion after defeating the reigning titleholder, Jade Cargill, at WrestleMania 42. The championship match was the culmination of a heated public exchange between the two competitors on social media in the weeks leading up to the event.

Prelude: A War of Words on Social Media

The rivalry intensified in the weeks before WrestleMania, with champion Jade Cargill and challenger Rhea Ripley engaging in a pointed public exchange online.

Cargill initiated the exchange by questioning how Ripley earned her title opportunity, which Ripley secured by winning an Elimination Chamber match. Cargill's post stated, "which member of our social team found that video for you???? Cause we know they always have to find a way to keep you 'on top' going into mania."

Ripley responded, "All you seem to do is talk… And that’s literally it."

Cargill then posted, "Talk??? Like the hours you spend talking to creative?" Ripley replied, "You’re funny… That’s funny… Now we know you really do be talking out of your ass because everything you say is bullshit. Don’t spread lies on my name you dumb B."

Cargill concluded the exchange by writing, "Oh god another victim, will you girls lighten up and stop crying we haven’t even started yet boo."

The Championship Match at WrestleMania

The title match was held during Night Two of WrestleMania 42. The contest saw outside interference, as wrestlers Michin and B-Fab attempted to aid champion Jade Cargill. Their efforts were countered by an intervention from IYO Sky.

Rhea Ripley won the match and the WWE Women's Championship by executing her finishing move, the Riptide, on Jade Cargill.

Post-Match Statement from the Former Champion

Following her loss, Jade Cargill posted a message on social media.

The statement read: "A title doesn't define me. With or without it I'm me and I'm STILL that Bitch 💯"