Is Rhea Ripley returning on WWE Raw tonight (November 18, 2024)? Exploring the possibility

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Rhea Ripley suffered a severe injury last month on WWE NXT
The former WWE Women’s World Champion, Rhea Ripley is out of action due to an injury following an attack by Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez on last month’s episode of WWE NXT.
During the October 29 episode of WWE NXT, Ripley sustained serious injury following an attack by Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez. The former champion was left bleeding in the parking lot after the gruesome attack. Rhea suffered a fractured right orbital socket as a result of the attack.
As per the update released by the WWE following the injury, Ripley was out of action for an undisclosed time. However, Mami made her shocking return in the pre-taped episode at the Van Andel Arena in Michigan.
The 11/18 episode of Monday Night Raw was pre-taped following the 11/11 episode at the Vand Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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Rhea Ripley attacked Liv Morgan in her return
Yes, Rhea Ripley will appear on this week’s episode of The Red brand as mentioned above in her return on the pre-taped show Mami attacked the Women’s World Champion and her enforcer.
The Michigan fans were treated with a huge surprise as Mami made her return and attacked the reigning WWE Women’s World Champions Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez. The two were the real reason behind her injury last month.
The attack triggered a chaotic multi-woman brawl that involved Ripley, Morgan, Raquel, Jade Cargill, Iyo Sky, Bianca Belair, Naomi and Candice LeRae.
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Ripley was rocking a new look in her return as she wore a protective face mask similar to what WWE legend Trish Stratus used to wear. Stratus’ use of the mask became iconic among WWE fans. The mask was also adorned by the current Undisputed champ Cody Rhodes.
The clash also led to the WarGames match announcement between Jade Cargill, Bianca Belair, Iyo Sky, Naomi & Rhea Ripley against the team of Tiffany Stratton, Nia Jax, Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez & Candice Larae.
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