WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels recently sat down for an interview with Sportskeeda to discuss various topics, including the comparisons between Rhea Ripley and the late Chyna. Michaels, known as the Heartbreak Kid, shared his thoughts on the matter, highlighting the uniqueness of both wrestlers and their contributions to women’s wrestling.
Michaels acknowledged that Chyna was a rare and unique individual who made a significant impact on women’s wrestling. He believes that she changed the face of the industry in a substantial way and will always have a biased opinion in her favor. Michaels emphasized that Chyna was unlike any other wrestler before her, making her an iconic figure in the sport.
However, Michaels also expressed his admiration for Rhea Ripley, stating that she is one of his favorites. From the moment Michaels saw Ripley in NXT, he recognized her special talent and wanted to be a part of her career. He described Ripley’s growth and confidence during her time in NXT UK, noting her evolution into a fantastic performer. When Ripley moved to NXT, she continued to ascend, which did not surprise Michaels. He firmly believes in Ripley’s success on the main roster and predicts that she will surpass Chyna’s accomplishments.
Despite Ripley’s potential to achieve great things, Michaels made it clear that it should not diminish Chyna’s contributions to WWE and the wrestling industry as a whole. Chyna’s impact and legacy remain intact, regardless of Ripley’s future achievements.
In addition to discussing Ripley, Michaels also touched upon the return of Judgment Day to NXT this Tuesday. Fans can find his thoughts on that matter on prowrestlingwars.com. Michaels’ interview with Sportskeeda provides an in-depth look into his perspective on Ripley and other wrestling-related topics.
It is worth noting that this article is based on an interview conducted by Sportskeeda, and the transcript was provided by Fightful. For more details and the complete interview, please visit prowrestlingwars.com.
Shawn Michaels’ insight into the comparisons between Rhea Ripley and Chyna sheds light on the unique qualities of both wrestlers. While Chyna revolutionized women’s wrestling, Ripley possesses the “it” factor that sets her apart. As Ripley continues her journey in WWE, fans can expect her to leave a lasting impact on the industry, surpassing even the accomplishments of Chyna.
Sources:
– Shawn Michaels Talks Rhea Ripley Getting Compared To Chyna (prowrestlingwars.com)
– Transcribed by Fightful (prowrestlingwars.com)
Note: The article includes two backlinks, one to the source of the interview on prowrestlingwars.com and the other to the website where the interview was transcribed, Fightful.