Want to know more about WWE’s upcoming Perth takeover? Thought so! That’s why we asked Rhea Ripley and Grayson Waller what we know you want to know…
KRASH: Grayson, are you and Austin Theory planning on bringing some chaos Down Under?
Grayson: As always, me and my best mate Austin Theory are going to cause huge chaos to everyone on the WWE roster.
KRASH: Rhea, how badly do you want to walk in to Crown Jewel: Perth as Women’s Champion, especially since it falls on your birthday?
Rhea: To walk in as Women’s Champion would be absolutely the best birthday present that I could give myself. But I don’t know what the future holds and, as long as my family and fans are there and I get to see them, then that’s amazing.
KRASH: What’s been the biggest highlights for you both over the past year?
Grayson: My biggest highlight was winning the Tag Team Championships at WrestleMania because I got to do it in front of 60,000 people and my family.
Rhea: Walking into WrestleMania 41 with Iyo Skye and Bianca Belair and putting on an awesome match.
KRASH: How would you describe your in-ring styles?
Grayson: My in-ring style is very unique. The key is to always add a forward roll to every move.
Rhea: I’m a powerhouse. I like to pick little girls up and throw them around and that seems to get the job done.
KRASH: If you could add any accessory to your action figures, what would it be?
Grayson: I would add a shoe so you can do my iconic ‘shoey’ with the figure.
Rhea: That’s hard because I have so many action figures now and they all have such cool things. Like my last one that came out has an Australian jacket I wore at Elimination Chamber. Maybe I’d add one of my dogs. I have three dogs – Bella, Barry and Luna and they are all absolute psychos, which is very fitting (being a part of my family).
KRASH: Grayson, you used to be a history teacher – do you see some of the students you taught at shows?
Grayson: Yes, sometimes some of my ex-students will come to the shows and send me a message. Most times I think they cheer me but it’s my job to make them boo!
Krash: Rhea, you and Dirty Dom are no more, so who on the roster looks good as potential boyfriend material?
Rhea: Obviously I like my YEET man, Jey Uso.
Krash: If it were between you and Grayson, who would perform better at the gym?
Rhea: If Grayson and I went to the gym together, yeah I’d probably outlast him and out-lift him!
Krash: Which new Aussie WWE talent is impressing you guys?
Grayson: Zaria in NXT is an incredible talent who is going to do big things in the future.
Krash: Which WWE stars did you look up to before joining the company?
Rhea: All my favourites in WWE who I watched I’ve now had the pleasure of meeting and working with. Like my boss, Triple H, who was the reason I started watching WWE. And then CM Punk and The Miz were my favourites growing up as well. It’s been wild being able to see them every week and being able to talk to them and get feedback from them. It’s an amazing opportunity for me.
Krash: What’s your message for your Aussie and Kiwi fans who can’t wait to see you Down Under?
Rhea and Grayson: We can’t wait to see you too!
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