Written by Rhiannen ‘Doomcutie’ Austin
Saturday night’s WWE Elimination Chamber set records for Perth. It was the biggest event of its kind to ever come to the state of WA.
This is WWE’s first live show in Australia since 2018 and serves as a prelude to the massive Wrestlemania 40 scheduled for April in Philadelphia.
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2K Games supported the event, which was evident as their branding lit up the stadium, ahead of the release of WWE 2K24 on March 8th — so encouraging to see gaming at the forefront.
The Women of WWE
I am by no stretch of the imagination an expert when it comes to wrestling, however, my passion for games and the women who make, play or star in them is where I come in.
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This past weekend’s event has proven to me that not only are women incredibly supported in this field, but also valued!
Rhea Ripley’s title fight against Nia Jax was the headline match in front of a stadium audience of over 52,000. Not to mention the millions watching from home.
These women decadently blur the lines between masculinity and femininity, confidently performing their craft for thousands of people – put simply, their athleticism and performances make WWE more engaging.
There are now more women in WWE than ever before, and this is now being reflected in the video game.
In January, 2K announced that Australia’s own Rhea Ripley, alongside Bianca Belair, would be on the cover of the Deluxe Edition of WWE 2K24.
This is the first cover in the history of the game to feature only women.
Quest Daily recently caught up with Rhea Ripley to talk all about it:
