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Rhea Ripley Defends Appearance Amid WrestleMania Criticism

3/22/2026

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Rhea Ripley addressed ongoing criticism of her appearance, calling comments like "too manly" or "too skinny" comical in a social media post.
She argued critics do not understand her personal struggles and urged them to share their own photos before judging.
The backlash comes ahead of her title match against Jade Cargill at WrestleMania 42.
WWE Hall of Famer Booker T defended Ripley, saying her achievements justify her marquee-match presence.

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Rhea Ripley addressed ongoing criticism of her appearance, calling comments like "too manly" or "too skinny" comical in a social media post.
She argued critics do not understand her personal struggles and urged them to share their own photos before judging.
The backlash comes ahead of her title match against Jade Cargill at WrestleMania 42.
WWE Hall of Famer Booker T defended Ripley, saying her achievements justify her marquee-match presence.