WWE: Rhea Ripley on WrestleMania 41 Three-Way Match with Bianca Belair & IYO SKY Going to “Mesh Really Well”, Honky Tonk Man Signs New Legends Contract, 4/11 WWE Speed Taping Spoilers

Apr 12, 2025

Rhea Ripley Comments on Storyline with Bianca Belair & IYO SKY Getting “Spicy” & WrestleMania 41 Three-Way Match Going to “Mesh Really Well”

Sports Illustrated’s The Takedown on SI held a recent interview with Rhea Ripley. One of the topics discussed included Ripley’s thoughts about her current storyline with Bianca Belair and IYO and her belief that their Three-way match for the WWE Women’s World Championship at WrestleMania 41 is going to “mesh really well.”

“I don’t want to say we’re overlooking IYO, because we’re not. We know that she’s a threat. We know what she’s capable of. Hell, I’ve never beat her in a one-on-one competition. I know exactly what IYO brings to the table. I feel like when it comes to me and Bianca, what we’ve been saying over the last two, three, four years is we’ve wanted to face each other at WrestleMania… We’ve wanted it to be a one-on-one thing. Seeing Bianca do that, obviously it hit me in a part of my emotions that have been hurt before by a lot of people, so I acted out.
The story is getting spicy. I know a lot of people online don’t want to realize what’s going on, because they hate me or whatever it is. People are going to feel whatever they want to feel. I’m not going to argue with 16 year-olds on the internet, but that’s the story. And I mean, going into WrestleMania 41, I feel like, yes, I’m going to be focusing on Bianca, because she screwed me out of my opportunity twice now by being there and wanting to be a part of the spotlight and taking that away from me when she knows how much this opportunity meant to me. Literally, three of the biggest female stars here in WWE are going to go to war. And it’s just going to mesh really, really well.”

Honky Tonk Man Signs New WWE Legends Contract

WWE Hall of Famer The Honky Tonk Man announced that he recently signed a new multi-year Legends contract with WWE.

Official statement:

Honky Tonk Man Signs Multi-Year Legends Deal with WWE
WWE Hall of Fame legend Honky Tonk Man has officially re-signed a multi-year Legends Deal with WWE, marking his third consecutive contract and continuing a remarkable 15-year nostalgia partnership with the company.
The Honky Tonk Man electrified the ring with unforgettable performances, shaking, rattling, and rolling his way to an astonishing 454-day reign as Intercontinental Champion—one of the longest in WWE history. With Jimmy Hart in his corner and his iconic guitar always within reach, this devious Superstar shattered the rules to ensure his triumphs. His reign was a spectacle of cunning and charisma, leaving an indelible mark on wrestling history.
For all his accomplishments and impact on professional wrestling and sports entertainment, the Honky Tonk Man was enshrined into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2019. Many argue that he was one of the first true sports entertainers, blending athleticism with showmanship in a way that set the standard for future generations.
Honky Tonk Man will be in Las Vegas WrestleMania weekend beginning April 16th – 20th appearing at Wrestlecon (www.wrestlecon.com) signing autographs and meeting fans.
Presale tickets are available at www.officialHTM.com and is the chance for fans to save money over the day of pricing.
Honky Tonk Man expressed his pride in continuing his relationship with WWE, stating, “This Legends Deal is a reflection of my time and impact in WWE during the era it was becoming a global phenomenon. The relationship with WWE has been mutually beneficial and I am honored by their continued commitment to ensure the Honky Tonk Man character and intellectual property will live on forever.”
With this new Legends Deal, WWE fans can expect to see more of Honky Tonk Man in various WWE projects, including appearances, merchandise, and nostalgia-driven initiatives that celebrate his legacy.