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Rhea Ripley (Demi Bennett) is a professional wrestler who is signed to WWE. She made her debut in WWE, appearing in NXT but now performs on the Raw brand. She is the only person to have won NXT UK Women’s Champion and NXT Women’s Champion and the only Australian female champion in WWE history. Rhea is making headlines as she faces off against Asuka for Raw Women’s Championship.
Rhea Ripley was born in 1996 in Adelaide, South Australia. She celebrates her birthday on 11th October, which makes her age 26. Her real name is Demi Bennett. She holds Australian nationality and comes from Caucasian ethnicity.
Quick Wikis
Real Name | Demi Bennett |
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Birthday | October 11, 1996 |
Birthplace | Adelaide, South Australia |
Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Nationality | Australian |
Ethnicity | Caucasian |
Profession | Wrestler |
Dating/Boyfriend | Buddy Matthews |
Net Worth | $1.5 million |
Siblings | Calista Bennett |
Rhea Ripley Net Worth and Salary
Rhea started her career in Riot City Wrestling in 2013. After a few years in the independent circuit, she signed with the WWE in 2017 and was announced to compete in the inaugural Mae Young Classic. Although she emerged victorious in the first round, she lost to Dakota Kai in the second round. She made her NXT debut on 25th October 2017. She became part of the NXT UK brand in 2018, after which she became the NXT UK Women’s Champion.
However, she lost the title after 139 days to Toni Storm. On 22 March, she made her main roster debut on Raw. She confronted Asuka to a match for the Raw Women’s Championship at WrestleMania 37. The match will take place on Night 2 of WrestleMania on 11 April. As of 2023, Rhea Ripley is estimated to hold a net worth of $1.5 million.
Rhea Ripley and Demetri “Action” Jackson
Rhea was in a relationship with her ex-boyfriend Demetri “Action” Jackson, to those who were wondering. Her ex-boyfriend is an indie wrestler. Although they never shared when they started dating, Rhea made their relationship public in 2019. Since then, the wrestler had shared many pictures with her boyfriend. She had shared a picture of her getting kissed by her ex-beau. The caption for the picture read,
“The one that keeps me sane!… “
Moreover, she also shared a post for Valentine’s Day writing,
“Happy V Day”
The ex-pair parted ways soon after.
Dating her Boyfriend, Buddy Matthews; Married?
Buddy Matthews is the one who won the heart of Rhea and they are quite a couple. After ending his relationship with Alex Bliss back in 2018, Buddy started dating Rhea Ripley – Bliss’ co-worker.
In the same year, Ripley also confirmed her relationship with Matthews. We can see their cute pictures together all over her social media profiles.
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On October 12, 2022, Rhea Ripley shared two pictures with her boyfriend, captioning, “My happiness. 👻🖤.”
The pair haven’t shared anything about marrying each other yet.
Family, Parents, and Siblings
Rhea has not been much open when it comes to sharing about her family. Moreover, she has also not shared the names of her parents.
Savage squad. #FirstEver #NXTUKWomensChampion #TheNightmare pic.twitter.com/aUVNe5bEcx
— RheaRipley_WWE (@RheaRipley_WWE) December 2, 2018
However, she has featured them on a post where every member of her family wore the NXT championship belt. Regardless, she also has a sister named Calista Bennett.
Rhea Ripley Height and Weight
Rhea has a height of 5 feet 6 inches. She weighs 62 kg. As a wrestler, she has mentioned a fit and muscular body. She possesses blonde hair and grey eyes.
Rhea Ripley FAQs
How old is Rhea Ripley?
Rhea Ripley is 26 years old, born October 11, 1996.
Where is Rhea Ripley from?
Rhea Ripley hails from Adelaide, South Australia.
Has Rhea Ripley won the Royal Rumble?
Rhea Ripley competed in Royal Rumble 2021 but ended her match as a runner-up as she was eliminated by Bianca Belair.
Does Rhea Ripley have a tattoo?
Rhea Ripley has around 20 tattoos on her body.
Who is Rhea Ripley in a relationship with?
Rhea Ripley is dating Buddy Matthews since 2018.
What is the net worth of Rhea Ripley?
Rhea Ripley is worth $1.5 million as of 2023.
Is Rhea Ripley married?
Rhea Ripley's soon-to-be husband is Buddy Matthews.
Is Rhea Ripley gay?
Rhea Ripley is not gay, she is straight.
How tall is Rhea Ripley?
Rhea Ripley is 5 feet 6 inches tall.