Rhio Breaks Her Silence on Losing the PROGRESS Women’s World Championship

In the aftermath of one of the most shocking moments in PROGRESS Wrestling history, former Women’s World Champion Rhio has finally spoken out about the controversial end to her record-breaking 434-day reign. Speaking backstage at Chapter 175: Unboxing VII – The Curtain Call, while receiving medical attention, Rhio addressed the ambush that cost her the championship.

“Nina, you’ve gone too far,” Rhio declared, her voice filled with both pain and determination. “I believe in karma. What you give is what you get returned… and it’s coming to get you back!”

Rhio’s comments come after the stunning sequence of events that left the PROGRESS faithful reeling. Earlier in the night, Rhio confidently took to the ring, staking her claim as the most dominant champion in the promotion’s history and issuing an open challenge to solidify her legacy. The crowd erupted when Meiko Satomura’s music and tron hit, seemingly setting the stage for an epic clash between the champion and one of wrestling’s most iconic names.

However, the moment of excitement turned to chaos when Nina Samuels blindsided Rhio with a steel chair from behind. The self-proclaimed star of PROGRESS wasted no time, delivering a brutal attack that included hitting Rhio with her own finishing move, the package piledriver. With Rhio incapacitated, Samuels grabbed a microphone and goaded her into accepting an impromptu match. True to her fighting spirit, Rhio accepted, struggling to her feet despite the damage she had already endured.

What followed was a mere formality. The bell rang, and Samuels capitalized instantly, hitting her devastating Starstruck finisher. Just 15 seconds later, Nina Samuels was crowned the new PROGRESS Women’s World Champion, ending Rhio’s historic reign in a shocking and bitterly controversial fashion.

The fallout from the match has only escalated tensions. Nina Samuels took to social media platform X to respond to footage of Rhio’s backstage comments, posting:

“Fortunately, the @ThisIs_Progress Women’s Championship is keeping my cold heart warm at night 😊.”

This smug and dismissive response from Samuels has only fuelled speculation about how Rhio will retaliate. The former champion’s unwavering belief in karma suggests she isn’t done with Samuels just yet, and fans are already clamouring for a rematch to settle the score.

The stage is set for what could be one of the most heated rivalries in PROGRESS Wrestling history. Can Rhio reclaim the championship she fought so hard to keep, or will Nina Samuels’ “star” continue to rise as she cements her new reign?

One thing is certain: the next chapter in this saga promises to be unmissable. Stay tuned to PROGRESS Wrestling as the fallout continues to unfold!

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