5 Post-NXT TakeOver: Portland Predictions

Portland promises to be huge
Portland promises to be huge

5) Ripley conquers 'The Queen' at Mania

Rhea Ripley is on a roll
Rhea Ripley is on a roll

The moment Charlotte Flair won the 2020 Women's Royal Rumble, fans began to speculate if NXT's Rhea Ripley would be the one to face 'The Queen' at the grandest stage of them all. Having already defeated Bayley and Becky Lynch on multiple occasions, as pointed out by Charlotte herself the Raw after her rumble victory, Ripley was clearly the only plausible option.

If she overcomes a very game Bianca Belair at TakeOver: Portland, it's looking like the dream match will be on. Having come from NXT herself, Charlotte is well aware of what a struggle it can be to transition from one show to the other while maintaining momentum.

If WWE are seeking to create a new female megastar (much like Charlotte and Becky Lynch) having Ripley conquer the Queen in a five-star classic at WrestleMania is the perfect way to do it.

Ripley is a star in the making whatever happens, but having her defeat the 10-time champion at Mania will be a moment etched in wrestling history forever.

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