Presenting the PAST AND PRESENT 1/1 of Rhea Ripley! This card holds a special place for me because it perfectly captures Rhea’s incredible transformation. When she first joined WWE, Vince McMahon envisioned her fitting the mold of the typical ‘Diva’ from back in the day. But that was never Rhea’s vibe. She’s a badass with a punk rock attitude, covered in tattoos, and has a love for kicking ass. She has that SUPERSTAR aura, and there’s no doubt she’ll go down as one of the greatest to ever step into the ring when her career is all said and done.

My first Mantel post has to be this Rhea Ripley 2023 Select Ringside Black 1/1. As a huge fan of hers, I was instantly captivated when I first saw the preview image for Select! The photograph chosen by Stephen Pellegrino and his team was outstanding. I thought to myself, “I have to get at least a true gold version of this card.” Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine owning the black 1/1. I’d joined several breaks hoping to hit the true gold, and then, one night, it happened. I pulled this beauty from a break I had almost forgotten about. I’m still in shock! This is hands down my favorite card in my collection.