Rhea Ripley received major support from none other than The Rock right before her big match at WWE Raw Netflix premieres January 6.
WWE’s YouTube channel released a video that gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at the monumental event, featuring iconic figures such as The Rock, Logan Paul, CM Punk, Paul Heyman, Triple H and Stephanie McMahon.
A notable moment captured in the video shows The Rock approaching Ripley as she prepared for her title match against Liv Morgan. After giving her a warm hug, he said:
“Sorry, I don’t want to bother you.” I just want to say good luck, do your thing.
Thank you for everything you do. Thank you for carrying the company.
The Rock to Rhea Ripley (behind the scenes of WWE Raw’s Netflix debut – 1/6/25)
The heartfelt compliment left Ripley visibly moved. As a legendary performer and executive of WWE’s parent company, TKO Group Holdings, The Rock’s support carries a lot of weight. After the match, Ripley entered the ring and delivered an exceptional performance, reclaiming her WWE Women’s Title from Liv Morgan.
The moment highlighted the respect she commands from WWE’s past and present, cementing her status as one of the company’s premier talents. For fans, these behind-the-scenes images offer a rare glimpse into the camaraderie and respect shared by WWE stars, both in and out of the ring.
