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Rhea Ripley Claims WWE Women's Championship, Ends Cargill's Streak

4/21/2026

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Summary

Ripley Wins Championship

Rhea Ripley (WWE) defeated Jade Cargill (WWE) to win the WWE Women's Championship at WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas.
The victory marks Ripley's second WWE Women's Championship reign and her fourth in women's wrestling.
B-Fab and Michin interfered, but Iyo Sky evened the odds for Ripley.
Cargill's loss ends her undefeated WrestleMania streak, and Ripley remains a top division contender.

Summary

Ripley Claims Championship

Rhea Ripley, a WWE Superstar, defeated Jade Cargill at WrestleMania 42 to win the WWE Women's Championship in their first one-on-one match.
Cargill entered as champion after a dominant reign since November 2025, with interference from Michin and B-Fab that Iyo Sky neutralized.
Ripley won with her Riptide after countering Cargill's finishing move.
The victory marks Ripley's second title reign and moves her to SmackDown.

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Ripley Wins Championship

Rhea Ripley (WWE) defeated Jade Cargill (WWE) to win the WWE Women's Championship at WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas.
The victory marks Ripley's second WWE Women's Championship reign and her fourth in women's wrestling.
B-Fab and Michin interfered, but Iyo Sky evened the odds for Ripley.
Cargill's loss ends her undefeated WrestleMania streak, and Ripley remains a top division contender.

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