Who is Rhea Ripley’s husband Buddy Matthews and how did they meet?
Rhea Ripley is one of the most prominent superstars in the wrestling industry. Here are some insights on how she met her husband.
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Rhea Ripley and Buddy Matthews [via- Cultaholic Wrestling on X]
Rhea Ripley rose to prominence during her time at NXT. The Nightmare made her name as a top-tier woman in the main roster and dominated numerous women on her way. Ripley has had a decorated career and acts as an example to the newcomers. Being a former Women’s Champion, Ripley has the experience needed to work under pressure.
Ripley’s real name is Demi Bennett. Starting her career in NXT UK, Ripley was the first-ever Australian women’s champion in the history of WWE. The Eradicator considers Beth Phoenix as her inspiration and has often called her a dream opponent. Along with the WWE Hall of Famer, she has also named former women’s champions, Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair, as her role models.
Apart from Phoenix, Ripley also considers The Miz as her idol and inspiration. She loves the A-Lister’s versatility and has often expressed her willingness to work like him. Being the inaugural NXT UK Women’s Champion, Ripley has contributed a lot to the women’s division.
Rhea Ripley has tried out in multiple sports apart from wrestling. Having experience in rugby, soccer, martial arts, and swimming, Ripley can be called a jack of all trades. All her skills from other sports make her one of the most skilled superstars in wrestling history.
How did Rhea Ripley meet her husband?
The Nightmare, Rhea Ripley was previously in a relationship with fellow wrestler, Demitri Jackson. After being with each other for a while, both of them parted ways. They publicly announced their relationship in 2018.
Ripley is married to Buddy Matthews currently. Both being in different promotions, Ripley and Matthews have not been on WWE TV together. After Matthews’ release from WWE, the Nightmare expressed she was sad but didn’t allow it to affect their relationship.
But they have both shared some pictures for their fans, often giving glimpses of their relationship. Ripley and Matthews met each other in WWE. After years of dating, the couple tied the knot in June 2024.
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