With Authority

THIS IS MY BRUTALITY!

The fans are on their feet when Rhea's intro hits and then the heavy rock music thumps the arena with it's loud bass. Rhea was the unanimous pick to go first for WWE. Over the past couple years, there's been nobody stronger or more dominant than the Nightmare and her seven fellow WWE main roster stars knew that sending her first would make a statement over just how outmatched NXT is in this tournament.

Much like Sol, Rhea is in all black for this Bra and Panties Match but unlike the athletic NXT star, Rhea's gear choice is much more strategic for a match of this nature. Her small black trunks practically look painted onto her tattooed legs and her black wrestling top may resemble a bra more than a shirt, but the thick leather construction coupled with the silver chains around it will make it difficult to remove.

"Snatch my soul?" Rhea says with a chuckle as she dominantly steps between the ropes and into the ring, not taking her eyes off the arrogant NXT star. "Kid, I'll rip your soul, stomp it out, and leave you crying in whatever little undies you have under there."

The imposing Australian WWE star licks her lips and seeks to intimidate Sol when she cracks her knuckles and looks that black singlet up and down, making it clear that she's targeting it and will rip it to shreds as soon as she gets the opportunity. Sol may be fast, but Rhea feels she'll be no match for her power. Ripley also glares over at Zaria just to acknowledge her and imply that she'll gladly stomp her out too if she even thinks of getting involved.

The referee does not make Rhea, Sol, or the fans wait longer than they have to when he gets between them and tells the timekeeper to ring the bell, getting the first WWE Vs. NXT match started.