The exclusive battle between Rhea Ripley and Raquel Rodriguez will continue to surprise us even more now! Because this thrilling face-off is now locked for the upcoming WWE Payback on September 2, 2023.

Since claiming the championship at WrestleMania, Rhea Ripley has been on an unstoppable road to success. Her reign has seen her defeating formidable opponents like Natalya, Charlotte Flair, Zelina Vega, Lyra Valkyria, Candice LeRae, and Indi Hartwell! She is a proven dominator in the women's division.

Likewise, Raquel Rodriguez got an impressive resume that includes NXT Women's Tag Team Titles alongside Dakota Kai and the NXT Women's Championship! Although Rhea is powerful in her place, it will be wise not to underestimate Raquel.

As a member of The Judgment Day, Rhea couldn’t work that much in recent days because of injury and schedule problems. But the legend revealed that she is stronger than ever when she beat up Candice LeRae in a WWE RAW squash match. Next, the audience saw Raquel Rodriguez hitting the stage proving that she has recovered from her past injuries as well! The star announced that she will finally get a title shot in the upcoming Payback event! 

Now the match may take a turn into many possibilities in this event. Rhea may successfully defend her title and dominate the Payback arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Or, Rhea’s real-life best friend Raquel dethrones her with a pinfall victory. There is another possibility of external interference which can move this match’s direction. Experts are anticipating Dominik Mysterio may appear in their fight as a member of The Judgment Day faction and Rhea Ripley's ally. On the other hand, Rodriguez has formed strong friendships with stars like Candice LeRae and Indi Hartwell who may take her side in this premium segment. 

Now let’s see who wins this highly anticipated match and what drama unfolds with the upcoming episodes of WWE. Who are you cheering for in Payback? Comment below…