Nick Khan believes Rhea Ripley has the potential to be WWE’s biggest star for the next decade and beyond. Speaking on The Bill Simmons Podcast ahead of WrestleMania 42, Khan was asked who he thinks WWE’s biggest star will be in 2033. He pointed to Ripley first, noting that at just 29 years old entering her seventh WrestleMania, she has plenty of time to grow even further.
“I think there’s a shot for a couple people, I think. Keep in mind Rhea is in her late 20s, Rhea Ripley. She’s amazing. She has a chance. She’s already up there,” Khan said.
Khan also named four others he believes could be at the top of the company in the years ahead, starting with Logan Paul.
“I’m high on Logan Paul. He’s good, dude. And by the way, he puts in the work,” Khan said.
On Bron Breakker, Khan expressed confidence while urging patience with the development process.
“I’m high on Bron. We cannot rush it, though. Gotta sort of let him develop at his own pace. And he’s an excellent athlete who obviously grew up in the wrestling business, but let it develop at its own pace, which we’re all on the same page about,” Khan said.
Khan also highlighted Oba Femi and offered his most detailed explanation for why he is bullish on Trick Williams, pointing to a quality he looks for across multiple fields.
“Oba is an obvious one. I’m high on Trick. I like the fact that he’s an SEC athlete. I like the fact that he sort of inherently understands media. I like the fact, I always look for people whose inner voice matches their outer voice. I look for that in wrestlers. I look for it in political people. You know, if your inner voice matches your outer voice, you have a shot. Trick Williams is Trick Williams. So I like that,” Khan said.
Ripley challenges Jade Cargill for the WWE Women’s Championship on night two of WrestleMania 42 on Sunday, April 19 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Williams challenges Sami Zayn for the United States Championship on the same night.
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