Rhea Ripley One of the biggest stars in the wrestling business, WWE has pushed her to the top of the industry. Fans are well aware of what the former Judgement Day star achieved in the ring, but her interest in personal life has also increased in recent years due to her rising fame.
Ripley, along with Dominique Mysterio, was involved in one of the best on-screen romance horns in modern history, but the two never crossed that line behind the scenes. But like many wrestlers, Mami is in love with business and her relationship with fellow AEW Matthews is something people know now and shows that their love story shows no signs of slowing down.
How did Rhea Ripley and Buddy Matthews meet?
Rhea Ripley initially hated her future partner.
- Rhea Ripley saw Buddy Matthews wrestling in Australia.
- Matthews previously worked for Alexa Bliss.
- Matthews’ first conversation with Ripley was about her former partner.
It’s no surprise that Ripley and Matthews met through pro wrestling. Matthews explained how they met in an interview with Chris Van Vriette. Ripley first came to see Matthews on the Australian independent scene when he joined the show as a fan, and he was competing.
Matthews was working as a heel at the time and nailed female wrestlers with their forearms as part of the storyline, which made Ripley hate him for a certain period of time. The two of them became friends in WWE, but at the time they had different partners. Matthews previously worked at Bliss, but Ripley dated Demetri Jackson.
In fact, Matthews’ first conversation with his future wife was one of her previous partners. He was rubbing people the wrong way back then, and Matthews was the one who had to let Ripley know that she should stop taking him backstage to WWE.
Rhea Ripley tied the knot with Buddy Matthews
WWE and AEW Star got married in 2024
- Matthews and Ripley began dating in 2022.
- Their social media feeds show that they exercise together.
- Between WWE and AEW, they work different wrestling schedules.
Matthews and Ripley began dating publicly in 2022. Social media feeds revealed that fans are very suitable. They have similar aesthetics and interests, whether it’s their passion for workouts or the type of music they listen to, whether their relationship moves from strength to strength.
Whether Matthews works at AEW or the two have different schedules, they were able to look into things and make sure their relationship doesn’t suffer. He explained to Chris Van Vriette that it didn’t affect them because they were simply working on things.
They then took their relationship to the next level in 2024. The wedding seems to be completely themed about their style, both wearing black and they have been getting stronger ever since.
Buddy Matthews has no problem with Rare Ripley’s popularity
Buddy Matthews is a fan of Realipley’s number one
- Matthews hopes Ripley will become the biggest star possible.
- Buddy Matthews is hiding in the background as fans take photos with Rare.
- Matthews commented that he may be working with Leah at WWE one day.
There’s no denying that Ripley is the biggest star of the two sports. Matthews is a tremendous wrestler, but he couldn’t get the hype and attention of his wife. However, he is very clear that he is happy with her and believes she deserves even more success than she already had.
Matthews publicly states that no one has worked hard as Ripley, and that all of her efforts certainly pays off. When fans wanted photos in public, Matthews became an online running joke in that they could often be seen hiding awkwardly in the background. He joked with Chris Van Vriette about doing it intentionally. It shows the type of bond they have.
Matthews currently works at AEW, but there is always a chance that one day he will return to WWE and reach work closely with Ripley. He informed that the romantic storyline is what he is open when he talks to Van Vriette. So he could see their relationship unfold on television in the future.
