Rhea Ripley and Buddy Matthews, who currently perform in different wrestling promotions, share a real-life relationship as a married couple since 2024. Fans are hopeful that despite the WWE and AEW split, the two might team up on screen someday.
Ripley, familiar with on-screen relationships even if they’re scripted, spoke about the surprising chemistry she had with Dominic Mysterio, something she hadn’t anticipated but quickly embraced. Mysterio and Ripley ended their on-screen relationship in 2024, with Mysterio moving into a new storyline with Liv Morgan. Ripley believes that if Matthews ever returns to WWE, they could create something special together on TV.
Ripley expressed uncertainty about Matthews’ return but left the door open for a possible televised collaboration. She also mentioned how her past on-screen partnership with Mysterio felt very natural and that trying to replicate that with someone else might be challenging. Although Matthews hasn’t been in WWE for over four years, their return is never out of the question. Ripley remains one of WWE’s top stars and is open to showcasing their real-life partnership on WWE programming.
Fan Take: This potential collaboration excites WWE fans because it merges real-life chemistry with the wrestling storyline, adding authenticity and depth to the characters. If Matthews returns and they team up, it could bring fresh dynamics and storylines that enhance WWE’s entertainment value and attract both AEW and WWE audiences.
