Demi Bennett, also known as Rhea Ripley, is a talented professional wrestler from Australia. She is currently a member of the WWE family, performing on the Raw brand.
Rhea Ripley is a member of Team Judgment Day and is proud to have won the women’s world championship for the first time in her career.
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- Full Name: Demi Bennett
- Other name: Rhea Ripley
- Date of birth: October 11, 1996
- Age: 27 years
- Gender: Female
- Place of birth: Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Nationality: Australian
- Occupation: Professional wrestler
Early life
Demi Bennett, commonly known by her stage name Rhea Ripley, is 27 years old and was born on October 11, 1996 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
She grew up in Adelaide with her parents, Peter and Anna Bennett, and older sister, Cali Bennett.
Unfortunately, information about her family’s occupation and education is limited. Ripley’s upbringing in Adelaide laid the foundation for her passion and dedication to wrestling.
Personal life
Regarding her personal life, Rhea Ripley has been in a romantic relationship with Buddy Matthews since 2022. The couple is engaged and has a strong relationship with each other.
Bennett has mentioned that watching The Miz was a big inspiration for her growing up. Aside from wrestling, she also practiced or enjoyed activities such as swimming, karate, rugby, netball and soccer. She is also a fan of the Adelaide Football Club.
When it comes to music, she gravitates towards bands like Motionless in White and Falling in Reverse. She even admits that she is a fan of Chris Motionless and feels like she is starting to resemble him in some ways.
Career
Rhea Ripley’s professional wrestling career began in 2013 when she began working for Riot City Wrestling. She quickly gained recognition and became a two-time RCW Women’s Champion.
Ripley’s talent and dedication brought her to WWE in 2017, where she competed in the inaugural Mae Young Classic under the ring name Rhea Ripley.
She left her mark on the tournament, demonstrating her aggressive and disrespectful attitude.
Ripley joined the NXT UK brand and became the inaugural NXT UK Women’s Champion in 2018. Her reign cemented her dominance in the weight class.
She continued to excel in NXT, winning the NXT Women’s Championship and becoming the first member of the brand to successfully defend the NXT title at WrestleMania.
In 2021, Ripley debuted on the WWE’s official roster, joining the Raw brand. She quickly made an impact when she defeated Asuka to win the Raw Women’s Championship at WrestleMania 37.
Ripley then formed a tag team with Nikki ASH, winning the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship. Throughout her career, Ripley has held multiple championships and has been a prominent performer on both NXT and the main roster.
Net worth
Rhea Ripley has achieved considerable success in her wrestling career and her net worth is estimated at $9 million.
Social media
- Instagram: @rhearipley_wwe
- Twitter: @RheaRipley_WWE
