Zoey Stark Calls Out Rhea Ripley After Risqué Kendo Stick Moment at WWE Live Event

Rhea Ripley had fans roaring at a recent WWE live event—but not everyone was laughing.

During a house show appearance, the Women’s World Champion grabbed a kendo stick and playfully smacked her backside with it, firing up the crowd with her usual unapologetic energy. While the fans in attendance ate it up, one fellow WWE Superstar definitely didn’t.

Zoey Stark took to Twitter with a clear message and video proof. The footage showed Ripley mid-taunt, but Stark added a blur over Ripley’s rear and posted it with the caption: “Example #1 what’s wrong with women in today’s society.”

The shot was loud and clear—and it reignited the conversation around Ripley’s in-ring persona and her fearless approach to crowd interaction.

This isn’t the first time Ripley’s antics have drawn fire. Just last year, she delivered a stinkface to Nia Jax at another live event and was met with criticism. At the time, Ripley didn’t back down and clapped back at critics for holding her to a different standard than male wrestlers. Fans are now watching to see if she’ll issue another response after Stark’s jab.

Love her or hate her, Rhea Ripley stays in the headlines—and her connection with the WWE Universe is stronger than ever. Whether it’s through hard-hitting matches or cheeky moments like this, she continues to own her spot at the top of the women’s division.