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Rhea Ripley Reflects On 'The Four Horsewomen Era,' Says It Will Live On Forever
The term "Four Horsewomen" in WWE evokes a sense of revolution and accomplishment. It refers to a quartet of wrestlers – Charlotte Flair, Sasha Banks, Becky Lynch, and Bayley – who rose to prominence together in NXT, WWE's developmental brand. Their impact transcended NXT, forever changing the landscape of women's wrestling in WWE. ## During their time in NXT, the Four Horsewomen honed their craft and delivered consistently stellar matches. They pushed each other to new heights, captivating audiences with their athleticism, storytelling, and undeniable charisma. Their success was instrumental in the "Divas Revolution," a movement that demanded better storylines and in-ring opportunities for female wrestlers. ## Ripley's defining moment came at the 2023 Royal Rumble. Entering as the number one entrant, she defied the odds and became the first woman ever to win the Rumble from that position. This victory propelled her towards a championship showdown with Charlotte Flair at WrestleMania. At the Grandest Stage of Them All, Ripley delivered a dominant performance, dethroning Flair and capturing the SmackDown Women's Championship. She now most recently defeated Becky Lynch to retain the Women's World Championship. ## In her post-match press conference at WrestleMania XL, Rhea Ripley addressed the future of the Four Horsewomen era following her victory over Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair. ## "You know, the Four Horsemen Era, it will live on forever. They accomplished so much. They took the women's division to heights that we could have only dreamt of. They've done so much for the business and I have all the respect for every single one of them. I feel like the way that I've been going WrestleMania after WrestleMania finally knocking off the Horsewoman and the same as Bianca Belair. She's been doing the same. ## We've been proving that there is a shift coming and these new women they are taking over and we're showing out with trying to take it to higher heights that it has been taken to. Obviously, for those women, they're amazing at what they do, and we don't want them to leave but they're going to have to move over, because we're taking over at the same time." ## While the group hasn't officially been together for some time, their influence continues to be felt. As of April 2024, three of the Four Horsewomen – Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch, and Bayley – are still with WWE. Sasha Banks, however, recently left the company. Their individual paths may have diverged, but their legacy as a collective force that revolutionized women's wrestling in WWE remains undeniable. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...
