Giulia is making waves on WWE SmackDown, pushing for bigger matches after a busy run that included the Women’s Royal Rumble and hard-hitting TV bouts.
Royal Rumble meeting with Asuka and IYO SKY
At the Women’s Royal Rumble in January, Giulia shared the ring with Asuka and IYO SKY. The three are among the most famous Japanese women in WWE. Giulia called the moment fun but not enough. She told the “Unlikely with Adrian Hernandez” podcast that facing them left her wanting more.
Giulia said, “Yeah, it was so fun. But it was so hard. But it’s not enough. Not enough. No, no, no, no, no… So, I’m expecting more and more and more and more.” She made it clear she wants more big matches with those stars.
Hard-hitting SmackDown match with Rhea Ripley
On the February 20 edition of SmackDown, Giulia and Rhea Ripley faced off in a physical match. The battle showed the power of both women. Giulia landed a heavy stomp that left Ripley with a bruised eye.
Giulia said she hurt Ripley out of respect, not malice. “I just show my respect for Rhea, and that’s it,” she said. “She’s strong. She’s amazing. She’s exactly [a] superstar.”
WrestleMania talk: Tiffany Stratton match expected
Backstage talk points to Giulia defending her United States Women’s Championship against Tiffany Stratton at WrestleMania 42. WWE had not officially announced the match at the time of the report, but plans are being discussed.
Giulia recently beat Tiffany Stratton on the March 27 edition of SmackDown. That win will add heat to any WrestleMania showdown between the two.
| Fighter | Recent Result |
|---|---|
| Giulia | Defeated Tiffany Stratton on March 27, SmackDown |
| Tiffany Stratton | Lost to Giulia on March 27, SmackDown |
| Rhea Ripley | Fought Giulia on February 20, SmackDown (physical match) |
Where Giulia goes next
Giulia is a two-time Women’s United States Champion and former World of Stardom Champion. She keeps calling for bigger fights and more challenges. With talks of a WrestleMania title defense and past showdowns with Asuka, IYO SKY and Rhea Ripley, she looks set for a busy spring.
Fans can expect Giulia to keep pushing for top matches as she builds toward a possible first WrestleMania appearance and more high-profile clashes.
