WrestleMania 40 kicked off in style at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with a two-night extravaganza. The event featured a women’s world championship match between longtime champion Rhea Ripley and the best selling author and fan favorite, The Man Becky Lynch.
Lynch had expressed her desire to open the show if she couldn’t close it, and her wish came true as she was the first wrestler to step into the ring. Despite battling through a case of strep throat with a high fever of 102 degrees during the week, Lynch put on an impressive performance against Ripley.
The match was a back-and-forth battle with both competitors exchanging near falls, submissions, and high spots. Lynch’s determination and resilience were evident as she fought through the illness to give her best in the ring. In a dramatic moment, Ripley managed to execute a Riptide onto the turnbuckle and followed it up with another Riptide in the middle of the ring. This move secured her the victory as she pinned Lynch to retain her women’s world championship title.
For fans who want to catch up on all the action from WrestleMania 40, complete results and coverage of every match on the card are available for viewing. Stay tuned for more excitement and surprises as night two of the event promises to deliver even more thrilling moments.
