RHEA RIPLEY

Demi Bennett, better known by her ring name Rhea Ripley, is a 29-year-old professional wrestler from Australia. She is currently signed to WWE, where she performs on the company’s RAW brand.

Early Career and Indie Wrestling Journey

Rhea Ripley began her professional wrestling career in 2013, competing for Riot City Wrestling in her home country of Australia. She quickly gained attention for her strength, athleticism, and commanding presence in the ring. Over the next few years, she competed across the independent wrestling scene, building a reputation that led to international recognition.

Rhea Ripley’s WWE Debut

In 2017, Ripley made her WWE debut as part of the Mae Young Classic tournament under her new ring name. She defeated Miranda Salinas in the first round but was eliminated in the second round by Dakota Kai. Despite the early exit, her performance left a strong impression and marked the start of her WWE journey.

Rhea Ripley’s NXT Rise

Rhea Ripley made her NXT television debut in a battle royal to determine the number one contender for the NXT Women’s Championship. By 2018, Ripley had turned heel and returned for another Mae Young Classic, where she defeated MJ Jenkins, Kacy Catanzaro, and Tegan Nox before falling short against Io Shirai in the semifinals.

Later that year, WWE launched the NXT UK brand and held a tournament to crown the first ever NXT UK Women’s Champion. Ripley emerged victorious, defeating Xia Brookside, Dakota Kai, and Toni Storm to become the inaugural champion. Her reign lasted 139 days before losing the title to Toni Storm.

Major NXT Moments & Transition to WWE Main Roster

In 2019, Ripley made history by leading her team to victory in the first ever Women’s WarGames match. She would later capture the NXT Women’s Championship.

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Rhea Ripley’s RAW Debut

Rhea Ripley made her main roster debut on the March 22, 2021 episode of Monday Night RAW. At her debut, she confronted Asuka after her match against Peyton Royce. Ripley issued a challenge for the WWE RAW Women’s Championship at WrestleMania 37.

At WrestleMania 37, Ripley defeated Asuka to capture the RAW Women’s Championship. The following night on RAW, Ripley was scheduled for a title rematch against Asuka. The match ended in a no-contest after interference from Charlotte Flair. At WrestleMania Backlash, Ripley successfully defended her title against both Asuka and Flair in a triple threat match.

A rematch between Ripley and Flair took place at Hell in a Cell. Flair won the match by disqualification. Ripley retained her championship. However, she eventually lost the title to Charlotte Flair at Money in the Bank. Her reign lasted 98 days. She later failed to reclaim the title in a triple threat match at SummerSlam against the champion Nikki A.S.H. and Flair.

Rhea Ripley and Nikki A.S.H. Win Tag Team Gold

Following SummerSlam, Ripley formed a tag team with Nikki A.S.H. The duo quickly found success, defeating Tamina and Natalya on the September 20 episode of RAW to win the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship. Their reign lasted 63 days. Ripley and A.S.H. lost the titles to Carmella and Queen Zelina on November 22.

The partnership between Ripley and Nikki A.S.H. came to an end on the January 10, 2022 episode of RAW when Nikki attacked Ripley. Two months later, Ripley teamed with Liv Morgan to defeat Carmella and Queen Zelina, earning a spot in the Women’s Tag Team Championship match at WrestleMania 38. The match became a fatal four-way, but Ripley and Morgan were unable to capture the titles.

On the April 18 episode of RAW, Ripley and Morgan challenged Sasha Banks and Naomi for the tag titles but were defeated. After the match, Ripley attacked Morgan, turning heel once again.

Rhea Ripley Joins The Judgment Day

At WrestleMania Backlash, Ripley was revealed as the newest member of The Judgment Day. At Hell in a Cell on June 5, The Judgment Day defeated AJ Styles, Finn Bálor, and Liv Morgan in a six-person mixed tag team match.

The following night on RAW, Edge introduced Finn Bálor as the newest member of the group. However, Bálor, Priest, and Ripley turned on Edge, attacking him and removing him from the faction. Ripley was later scheduled to face Bianca Belair for the RAW Women’s Championship at Money in the Bank but was forced to withdraw due to a brain injury.

The Judgment Day entered a feud with The Mysterios that culminated at Clash at the Castle. Balor and Priest were defeated by Rey Mysterio and Edge. After the match, Dominik Mysterio turned on his father and joined The Judgment Day, beginning a new chapter for the group.

Ripley and Dominik quickly formed an on-screen partnership, with Ripley adopting the nickname “Mami” and Dominik channeling Eddie Guerrero’s “Latino Heat” persona. At Extreme Rules on October 8, Ripley helped Bálor defeat Edge in an “I Quit” match and attacked Edge’s wife, Beth Phoenix, with a con-chair-to afterward.

At Crown Jewel, Bálor, Priest, and Dominik defeated The O.C. after interference from Ripley. This led to the return of Mia Yim, who joined The O.C. to counter Ripley’s presence. Ripley temporarily aligned with Damage CTRL heading into Survivor Series, where her team lost the women’s WarGames match. Two days later, The Judgment Day defeated The O.C. in an eight-person mixed tag match, ending their rivalry.

Rhea Ripley Wins 2023 Royal Rumble

At the 2023 Royal Rumble, Ripley made history by winning the women’s Royal Rumble match. She became the first woman in WWE history to win the Royal Rumble as the first entrant and set a new record for the longest time spent in a women’s Royal Rumble match at 1 hour, 1 minute, and 8 seconds.

On the following episode of RAW, Ripley announced that she would challenge Charlotte Flair for the SmackDown Women’s Championship at WrestleMania 39. On Night 1 of the event, Ripley defeated Flair in a highly praised match to win the championship.

Ripley Defends Her Title

Ripley successfully defended her title at Backlash against Zelina Vega and again at Night of Champions against Natalya in a dominant match lasting only 70 seconds. On the June 12 episode of RAW, the SmackDown Women’s Championship was renamed the Women’s World Championship. Ripley was presented with a new championship belt.

At Payback in September, Ripley helped Bálor and Priest win the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship by spearing Kevin Owens through a barricade. Later that night, she retained her own title against Raquel Rodriguez. At Crown Jewel, Ripley defeated Nia Jax, Rodriguez, Zoey Stark, and Shayna Baszler to retain her title in a fatal five-way match. She went on to successfully defend the championship against Zoey Stark at Survivor Series and Ivy Nile at Day 1 in 2024.

At Elimination Chamber: Perth on February 24, 2024, Ripley defended her title in her home country of Australia, defeating Nia Jax in the main event. At WrestleMania XL Night 1 on April 6, Ripley successfully defended her Women’s World Championship against Becky Lynch.

Rhea Ripley’s Injury & Title Relinquishment

On the April 8, 2024 episode of RAW, Ripley was attacked backstage by Liv Morgan, resulting in a right arm injury. The following week, she was forced to vacate the Women’s World Championship, officially ending her historic 380 day reign.

Rhea Ripley’s Return and Feud with Liv Morgan

While Rhea Ripley was sidelined with injury, the storyline continued as Liv Morgan began seducing Dominik Mysterio. Despite Dominik’s initial resistance, his interference unintentionally helped Morgan capture the Women’s World Championship from Becky Lynch at King and Queen of the Ring. Morgan then began manipulating The Judgment Day, often interfering in matches to their advantage.

After three months away, Ripley made her return on the July 8, 2024 episode of RAW, confronting Morgan and Dominik. At SummerSlam on August 3, Ripley challenged Morgan for the Women’s World Championship but lost after interference from Dominik, marking Ripley’s first pinfall loss since 2022. Following the match, Dominik betrayed Ripley by aligning himself with Morgan, officially turning Ripley face.

Ripley Removed from Judgment Day

The following night on RAW, Finn Bálor expelled both Ripley and Damian Priest from The Judgment Day. The new version of the group was reintroduced with Dominik, JD McDonagh, Carlito, and Morgan. Later that night, Ripley saved Priest from an attack, and the two reunited as a duo known as The Terror Twins. At Bash in Berlin on August 31, Ripley and Priest defeated Dominik and Morgan, with Ripley scoring the pinfall on Morgan.

At Bad Blood on October 5, Ripley faced Morgan again. She won by disqualification after being attacked by the returning Raquel Rodriguez. This allowed Morgan to retain the title. Weeks later, on the October 29 episode of NXT, Ripley was ambushed by Morgan and Rodriguez in the Performance Center parking lot, leading to a legitimate orbital bone injury that wrote her off television.

Ripley made a surprise return on the November 18 episode of RAW wearing a protective face shield. She challenged her rivals to a WarGames match. At Survivor Series WarGames, Ripley teamed with Bianca Belair, Bayley, Iyo Sky, and Naomi to defeat Morgan, Rodriguez, Nia Jax, Tiffany Stratton, and Candice LeRae.

Women’s World Champion and Feuds (2025–Present)

Rhea Ripley captured the Women’s World Championship for the second time on January 6, 2025, during the Netflix premiere of WWE RAW. She defeated Liv Morgan despite interference from Dominik Mysterio and Raquel Rodriguez. The win marked the end of her long-running rivalry with Morgan. Ripley successfully defended the title against Nia Jax at Saturday Night’s Main Event on January 25.

On the March 3rd episode of RAW, Ripley lost the Women’s World Championship to Iyo Sky. Her second reign lasted 56 days. A rematch on March 31st ended in a double disqualification. At WrestleMania 41 Night 2, Ripley competed in a triple threat match against Sky and Belair. Sky retained her title after pinning Belair.

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STATS

Birth name: Demi Bennett
Born: October 11, 1996, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Height: 5 ft 7 in (171 cm)
Weight: 62 kg (137 lb)
Partner: Demetri Jackson
Ring Name(s): Demi Bennett, Rhea Ripley
Current Roster: WWE RAW
Finishing Move(s): Riptide

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New WWE Women's Tag Team Champions Rhea Ripley & NIKKI A.S.H.

Career Championships and Accomplishments

Riot City Wrestling
- RCW Women’s Championship (2 times)
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)
- WWE RAW Women’s Championship (1 time)
- WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship (1 time)
- Women’s World Championship (2 times)
- NXT Women’s Championship (1 time)
- Women’s NXT UK Championship (1 time, inaugural)
- NXT UK Women’s Championship Tournament (2018)