The top 5 potential winners of the NXT Women's Championship No.1 Contender Battle Royal

Who will be the next contender for the NXT Women's Championship?
Who will be the next contender for the NXT Women's Championship?

#3. Could Rhea Ripley have a shot at becoming a two-time NXT Women's Champion?

Rhea Ripley is a former NXT Women's Champion
Rhea Ripley is a former NXT Women's Champion

Rhea Ripley is still one of the NXT youngest stars and she has been a huge part of the title picture during her WWE career. The Australian Superstar has been involved in some of the biggest NXT moments so far including leading the first-ever NXT women's Survivor Series team, as well as competing in the only NXT title match in WrestleMania history.

Ripley and current NXT Women's Champion, Io Shirai, also have a storied past. At NXT TakeOver: In Your House, Shirai pinned Ripley in the triple threat match with Charlotte Flair to become the new champion. Leading up to this match, Ripley and Shirai even ended up fighting backstage during an interview.

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Lately, Ripley has come to the defense of The Genius of the Sky. Follow Io Shirai's successful title defense at NXT TakeOver: XXX, The Nightmare came to the ring to prevent Raquel Gonzalez from attacking the champion. However, Ripley stood on the ramp following this, watching Io Shirai closely as she celebrated with the belt. Does Rhea Ripley have her eyes on the NXT Women's Championship again?

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