Ripley, 25, is widely considered to be one of the most talented superstars in the women’s division. The former RAW Women’s Champion often draws comparisons to the legendary Chyna due to her impressive physique and dominant in-ring style.
Russo worked as WWE’s head writer during the height of Chyna’s popularity in the late 1990s. Speaking to Sportskeeda Wrestling’s Dr. Chris Featherstone, he expressed concerns about the way Ripley has been booked over the last year:
Watch the video above to hear Russo’s thoughts on how Ripley should have been presented as the next Chyna.
Vince Russo compares Rhea Ripley’s booking to two WWE legends
Rhea Ripley feuded with Asuka and Charlotte Flair after becoming a full-time member of the RAW roster in early 2021. Following a 98-day reign as RAW Women’s Champion, she held the Women’s Tag Team Championships with Nikki A.S.H. for 63 days.
Vince Russo went on to recall how Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Steve Austin overcame bad booking to become megastars. In Ripley’s case, however, he cannot see her storylines improving in the near future:
Moving forward, Ripley looks set to return to action as a singles competitor on RAW. Nikki A.S.H. attacked her tag team partner on last week’s episode to bring an end to their five-month alliance.
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