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In the world of professional wrestling, it’s not uncommon to witness breathtaking moves, high-flying acrobatics, and fierce rivalries. But the latest episode of NXT treated fans to an unexpected twist that had nothing to do with body slams or championship titles. It was a few seconds of romance that had the WWE Universe buzzing and laughing. 

Rhea Ripley, the fierce and unapologetic superstar, found herself in an embrace she didn’t see coming, and the reactions from the fans were nothing short of hilarious. It’s a moment that’s set social media on fire and proves once again that in the squared circle, anything can happen!

Rhea Ripley left in ‘Trick-y’ situation after a surprise hug

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In the latest edition of NXT, what was promised as a showdown between Ilja Dragunov and Dominik Mysterio took an unexpected and comical turn. Chaos erupted when Rhea Ripley, fiercely loyal to her “Latino Heat,” found herself at the center of a moment that no one saw coming, leaving the WWE Universe in fits of laughter. The NXT match took place on 10th October, 2023. 

Officially, this NXT episode marked the declaration that Dragunov would put his NXT Championship on the line against Dominik Mysterio, with LA Knight overseeing the match as a special guest referee. Initially, Dragunov showcased his technical prowess, but “Mami” Rhea Ripley’s persistent interference provided Dominik with a momentary edge.

The match descended into chaos, with surprise appearances by Finn Balor and JD McDonagh in support of Mysterio. LA Knight took matters into his own hands to fend off interference from The Judgment Day. However, Ripley saw an opportunity. She attempted to use her championship title as a weapon against Dragunov. 

However, the unexpected twist occurred when Trick Williams, came out of nowhere. He swooped in and caught Ripley in his arms, leaving the Women’s World Champion utterly bewildered.

 

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Amidst the chaos, Dragunov managed to retain his NXT Championship by unleashing a match-ending Torpedo Moscow on Dominik Mysterio. But the moment that had the WWE Universe buzzing was the accidental and uproarious embrace between Ripley and Williams. 

Fans erupt as Trick Williams sweeps Rhea Ripley off her feet

In a recent Instagram video, the WWE Universe got a firsthand look at a comical encounter when Williams unexpectedly swept Ripley off her feet, much to her surprise. The playful exchange elicited a slew of amusing comments from fans. It added an extra layer of humor to the entertaining moment.

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The comments section quickly fills with laughter and adoration for Rhea Ripley as fans find the accidental embrace utterly endearing.

“Lol, @rhearipley_wwe are so cute!”

A fan points out the humorous side of the situation, highlighting both Rhea Ripley’s reaction and Trick Williams’ bewildered expression.

“That entire exchange was hilarious. The way she reacted to being carried, the way Trick looked at the cameras like ‘what?”

A clever nod to her fiancé Matthews, suggesting he might have some reservations about the embrace with Rhea Ripley.

“This was Buddy’s 13th reason why?”

This comment reflects on the moment when Rhea Ripley was briefly taken aback, emphasizing the unexpected nature of the embrace.

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 “Rhea hesitated for a second”

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The thread ends with a humorous remark about Rhea Ripley’s knack for finding herself in entertaining and unexpected situations. It left the WWE Universe amused.

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“Rhea always getting caught up in somethin 😂”

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Sheron Singh is a WWE writer at EssentiallySports. She started watching and following the WWE when her father introduced it to her at the age of 6. Sheron has since been an avid fan and devotedly follows the sport.
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