5 directions for Rhea Ripley in WWE after her split with Nikki A.S.H.

Despite being one of the most talented female superstars on the main roster, things are not looking great for former RAW Women's Champion Rhea Ripley.

She and her former Super Brutality partner Nikki A.S.H. lost the Women's Tag Team Championship to the team of Queen Zelina and Carmella late last year. They were unsuccessful in regaining the gold back despite a rematch on the first episode of RAW in 2022.

If this wasn't enough of a setback for The Nightmare, her partner Nikki A.S.H. attacked Rhea this past Monday Night, becoming a heel in the process.

This came after the two women had a misunderstanding when ASH talked about challenging Queen Zelina and Carmella for another rematch while Ripley denied it. The latter suggested that the two should go their separate ways, albeit remain friends.

After the two embraced each other, Nikki attacked her former partner. She viciously targeted Ripley's throat and exclaimed that "Almost Superheroes don't need friends!"

With Super Brutality officially disbanded, she will be looking for new challenges in 2022. In this article, we look at five directions for Rhea Ripley in WWE after her split with Nikki A.S.H.:

#5 Rhea Ripley has unfinished business with Nikki A.S.H.

Things have certainly soured between Ripley and Nikki after the latter assaulted Rhea on the latest edition of RAW.

The Nightmare will undoubtedly look for revenge which could culminate in a grudge match between the two former partners over the next few weeks. This contest will pit the brute strength of Ripley against the high-flying abilities of Nikki A.S.H, making it a must-watch for the fans.

#4 Rhea Ripley will look to win her first Royal Rumble

At the Women's Royal Rumble Match in 2021, Rhea Ripley was a bit unlucky to be the last superstar to be eliminated by the winner Bianca Belair.

The former RAW Women's Champion will look forward to winning the Royal Rumble this year. A triumph would undoubtedly guarantee her the main event at WrestleMania 38, challenging for a championship of her choice.

This will also serve as the perfect opportunity for The Nightmare to soar to greater heights as she looks to make 2022 her year.

#3 Rhea Ripley can team up with a new partner to challenge for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship

Having lost the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship to Queen Zelina and Carmella, The Nightmare could look to get the gold back with a new partner.

Liv Morgan could fit the bill nicely. She was unsuccessful in dethroning RAW Women's Champion Becky Lynch and recently lost another title shot in a Triple Threat Match on the latest edition of the red brand.

With that being said, Morgan is looking for a new beginning and can undoubtedly team up with Ripley. The two babyfaces can then challenge the heel champions, Queen Zelina and Carmella, for the gold.

#2 Rhea Ripley might become a two-time NXT Women's Champion

With AJ Styles recently showing up on NXT 2.0, there is no reason why Rhea Ripley can't do the same.

WWE could look to put the former NXT Women's Champion in a contest against reigning champion Mandy Rose. Ripley certainly carved a praiseworthy career on NXT before moving to the main roster in early 2021.

She could look to go back to her roots and challenge Rose to become NXT Women's Champion for a second time, ending the reign of the heel champion.

#1 Another RAW Women's Championship opportunity could beckon for Rhea Ripley

At WrestleMania 37, The Nightmare put up a spirited performance to beat Asuka, beginning her first reign as RAW Women's Champion.

She held on to the title for an impressive 98 days before dropping it to Charlotte Flair at the Money in the Bank. Ripley will undoubtedly look forward to reclaiming the women's championship after losing the tag team gold.

The reigning champion Becky Lynch will defend her title against Doudrop at Royal Rumble 2022. The latter won a Triple Threat Match to become the #1 contender on the latest episode of the red brand.

After their contest is over, Rhea could look to challenge the winner to soar to her second reign as champion.