Rhea Ripley
{{Short description|Australian professional wrestler (born 1996)}}
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{{Infobox professional wrestler
| name = Rhea Ripley
| image = Rhea Ripley (2024).jpg
| caption = Ripley in 2024
| birth_name = Demi Bennett
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1996|10|11}}
| birth_place = Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
| names = Demi Bennett
Rhea Ripley
| height = {{convert|5|ft|7|in|cm}}{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/superstars/rhea-ripley|title=Rhea Ripley|website=WWE|access-date=29 April 2021|archive-date=22 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210922193132/https://www.wwe.com/superstars/rhea-ripley|url-status=live}}
| weight =
| billed = Adelaide, South Australia
| trainer = WWE Performance Center
Scotty 2 Hotty
| debut = 24 May 2014
| spouse={{marriage|Buddy Matthews|2024}}}}
Demi Bennett (born 11 October 1996) is an Australian professional wrestler. As of July 2017, she is signed to WWE, where she performs on the Raw brand under the ring name Rhea Ripley. She is a two-time Women's World Champion and a one-time WWE Raw Women's Champion. Her first World Championship reign sat at 380 days and is tied with Bayley as the longest in the title's history.{{Cite web|title=Women's World Champion|url=http://www.wwe.com/titlehistory/smackdown-womens-championship|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327113556/http://www.wwe.com/titlehistory/smackdown-womens-championship|archive-date=27 March 2019|access-date=16 April 2024|website=|publisher=WWE}}
After competing on the independent circuit under her real name since 2013, Ripley joined WWE and participated in the inaugural Mae Young Classic in 2017. After reaching the semi-finals of the 2018 edition of the tournament, she was part of the original roster of NXT UK, becoming the inaugural NXT UK Women's Champion in August 2018. After a run on the NXT brand from 2019 to 2021, which saw her win the NXT Women's Championship and become the brand's first member to defend an NXT title at WrestleMania, WWE's flagship event, she was promoted to the main roster on Raw where she joined The Judgment Day in 2022.
In addition to the NXT UK Women's Championship and NXT Women's Championship, she is a former one-time WWE Women's Tag Team Champion (with Nikki A.S.H.). After winning the SmackDown Women's Championship in April 2023—which was renamed as Women's World Championship that June—she became the seventh WWE Women's Triple Crown Champion and fifth WWE Women's Grand Slam Champion, as well as the only wrestler to have held all five of these titles. She is also the first female Australian champion in WWE history. Ripley was the 2023 Women's Royal Rumble winner, becoming the fourth wrestler and the first woman to win a Royal Rumble match as the number one entrant.
Early life
Demi Bennett was born on 11 October 1996 in Adelaide, South Australia.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.si.com/wrestling/2020/04/05/wwe-nxt-rhea-ripley-bio-facts|title=Who Is Rhea Ripley? What to Know About the NXT Women's Champion|last=Barrasso|first=Justin|date=5 April 2020|magazine=Sports Illustrated|access-date=20 November 2020|archive-date=28 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201128044119/https://www.si.com/wrestling/2020/04/05/wwe-nxt-rhea-ripley-bio-facts|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.riotcitywrestling.com/womens-championshop-holders/|title=RCW {{as written|Wom|ens' [sic]|expecting=Women's}} Title history|work=Riot City Wrestling|access-date=23 March 2021|archive-date=4 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210504100043/https://www.riotcitywrestling.com/womens-championshop-holders/|url-status=dead}} She is of Italian descent through her mother's side.{{cite web|last=Fritz|first=Brian|date=5 December 2019|title=NXT superstar Rhea Ripley is ready to take what she wants in wrestling|url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/wwe/news/nxt-superstar-rhea-ripley-is-ready-to-take-what-she-wants-in-wrestling/1v7z9wsqp31zf1w68m3m48gnzl|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191211200013/https://www.sportingnews.com/us/wwe/news/nxt-superstar-rhea-ripley-is-ready-to-take-what-she-wants-in-wrestling/1v7z9wsqp31zf1w68m3m48gnzl|archive-date=11 December 2019|access-date=5 December 2019|work=The Sporting News}} Bennett grew up in the beachside Adelaide suburb of Glenelg and attended Henley High School throughout her teenage years.{{cite web|last=Barila|first=Greg|date=30 May 2023|title=Rhea Ripley: From Adelaide schoolgirl to WWE superstar|url=https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/entertainment/the-talented-miss-ripley-how-an-adelaide-schoolgirl-became-wrestlings-hottest-property/news-story/fa57f4bb682d53998598e7841a493f47|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240402152439/https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/entertainment/the-talented-miss-ripley-how-an-adelaide-schoolgirl-became-wrestlings-hottest-property/news-story/fa57f4bb682d53998598e7841a493f47|archive-date=2 April 2024|access-date=15 March 2024|work=The Advertiser}}
Professional wrestling career
= Early career (2013–2017) =
{{Professional wrestling sidebar}}Bennett began to work in Riot City Wrestling in 2013.{{cite web|url=https://www.news.com.au/sport/more-sports/rhea-ripley-putting-australia-on-the-map-by-making-wwe-history/news-story/ee40bd3021a82b0db15b87ec16e958db|title=Rhea Ripley putting 'Australia on the map' by making WWE history|last=McKern|first=James|date=4 April 2020|work=News.com.au|access-date=7 April 2021|archive-date=7 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210407154649/https://www.news.com.au/sport/more-sports/rhea-ripley-putting-australia-on-the-map-by-making-wwe-history/news-story/ee40bd3021a82b0db15b87ec16e958db|url-status=live}} She spent several years in the promotion, where she became a two-time RCW Women's Champion. Bennett made her New Horizon Pro Wrestling debut on 24 May 2014 during the opening night of the NHPW Global Conflict where she joined the Global Conflict Tournament. She was eliminated during the first round of the tournament by Mercedes Martinez.{{cite web|title=NHPW Australia – Past Shows|url=http://www.nhpw.com.au/index.php/past-events.html|publisher=New Horizon Pro Wrestling|access-date=29 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180829175310/http://www.nhpw.com.au/index.php/past-events.html|archive-date=29 August 2018|url-status=dead}} She returned for the second night of the NHPW Global Conflict event, competing in a four-way mixed tag team match paired with Garry Schmidt. Six months later, Bennett was part of the opening night of the NHPW Final Chapter event, wrestling a four-way match against Madison Eagles, Evie and Saraya Knight for the vacant IndyGurlz Australia Championship, but was unsuccessful.
Bennett made her Melbourne City Wrestling debut on 14 June 2014 at MCW New Horizons where she defended the RCW Women's Championship in a three-way match against Savannah Summers and Toni Storm.{{cite web|title=2014 – MCW New Horizons (Women's Event)|url=https://mcwencore.pivotshare.com/media/2014-mcw-new-horizons-(women's-event)/71866|publisher=MCW Encore|access-date=29 August 2018|archive-date=20 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191220144508/https://mcwencore.pivotshare.com/media/2014-mcw-new-horizons-%28women%27s-event%29/71866|url-status=usurped}} On 9 August at MCW Clash Of The Titans, Bennett defeated Miami to retain her championship.{{cite web|title=2014 – MCW Clash of the Titans|url=https://mcwencore.pivotshare.com/media/2014-mcw-clash-of-the-titans/71860|publisher=MCW Encore|access-date=29 August 2018|archive-date=20 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191220142934/https://mcwencore.pivotshare.com/media/2014-mcw-clash-of-the-titans/71860|url-status=usurped}} On 22 April 2017, Bennett wrestled her last RCW match at RCW Strength where she successfully defended the title against Kellyanne.{{cite web|last=Michael|first=Casey|date=22 April 2017|title=Demi Bennett Wrestles Last Match Before Reporting To WWE|url=http://squaredcirclesirens.com/demi-bennett-wrestles-last-match-before-reporting-to-wwe/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200108071137/http://squaredcirclesirens.com/demi-bennett-wrestles-last-match-before-reporting-to-wwe/|archive-date=8 January 2020|access-date=31 August 2018|website=squaredcirclesirens.com|publisher=Squared Circle Sirens}}
= WWE =
== Mae Young Classic (2017–2018) ==
In 2017, Bennett signed with WWE, and it was announced that she would compete in the inaugural Mae Young Classic under the new name "Rhea Ripley".{{cite web|date=7 July 2017|title=20-year-old Australian phenom, Team 3-D Academy alumna added to Mae Young Classic|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/maeyoungclassic/article/rhea-ripley-sage-beckett|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191220142937/https://www.wwe.com/shows/maeyoungclassic/article/rhea-ripley-sage-beckett|archive-date=20 December 2019|access-date=27 August 2018|publisher=WWE}} Bennett came up with the ring name while mixing and matching possible names, settling on Rhea from the goddess of the same name, and Ripley after Ellen Ripley from the Alien film franchise.{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/shorts/tbwFFumGkHE |title=How Rhea Ripley Came Up With Her Name |language=en |access-date=2025-07-03 |via=www.youtube.com}} She defeated Miranda Salinas in the first round but lost to Dakota Kai in the second round.{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=Powell's WWE Mae Young Classic Review: Episode Two featuring Sarah Logan vs. Mia Yim, Mercedes Martinez vs. Xia Li, Miranda Salinas vs. Rhea Ripley, and Marti Bell vs. Rachel Evers|url=http://prowrestling.net/site/2017/08/28/powells-wwe-mae-young-classic-review-episode-two-featuring-sarah-logan-vs-mia-yim-mercedes-martinez-vs-xia-li-miranda-salinas-vs-rhea-ripley-marti-bell-vs-rachel-evers/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=28 August 2017|access-date=28 August 2017|archive-date=29 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170829033608/http://prowrestling.net/site/2017/08/28/powells-wwe-mae-young-classic-review-episode-two-featuring-sarah-logan-vs-mia-yim-mercedes-martinez-vs-xia-li-miranda-salinas-vs-rhea-ripley-marti-bell-vs-rachel-evers/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=Powell's WWE Mae Young Classic Review: Episode Six featuring the final second round tournament matches|url=http://prowrestling.net/site/2017/09/05/powells-wwe-mae-young-classic-review-episode-six-featuring-final-second-round-tournament-matches/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=5 September 2017|access-date=5 September 2017|archive-date=7 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200407182406/https://prowrestling.net/site/2017/09/05/powells-wwe-mae-young-classic-review-episode-six-featuring-final-second-round-tournament-matches/|url-status=live}} Ripley made her NXT television debut on 25 October 2017 episode of NXT, participating in a battle royal to determine one of the contenders for the vacant NXT Women's Championship at TakeOver: WarGames on 18 November, which was won by Nikki Cross.{{cite web|last=Clapp|first=John|date=25 October 2017|title=Nikki Cross won a 17-Superstar NXT Women's Championship Qualifying Battle Royal|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2017-10-25/article/nikki-cross-won-nxt-womens-championship-qualifying-battle-royal|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200416061819/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2017-10-25/article/nikki-cross-won-nxt-womens-championship-qualifying-battle-royal|archive-date=16 April 2020|access-date=16 August 2019|publisher=WWE}} Sporting a new look, Ripley competed in the 2018 Mae Young Classic, displaying a new aggressive and disrespectful attitude. She defeated MJ Jenkins, Kacy Catanzaro, and Tegan Nox in her first three matches but lost to Io Shirai in the semi-finals.{{cite web|date=11 July 2018|title=Australia's Rhea Ripley to compete in Mae Young Classic 2018|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/maeyoungclassic/article/rhea-ripley-mae-young-classic-2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180712221417/https://www.wwe.com/shows/maeyoungclassic/article/rhea-ripley-mae-young-classic-2018|archive-date=12 July 2018|access-date=27 August 2018|publisher=WWE}}{{cite web|last=Fewster|first=Sean|date=10 August 2018|title=Adelaide's own WWE star, Rhea Ripley, tears through competition in 2018 Mae Young Classic|url=https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/adelaides-own-wwe-star-rhea-ripley-tears-through-competition-in-2018-mae-young-classic/news-story/94345cbed7a386adf003b620ae585f88|work=The Advertiser|access-date=27 August 2018|archive-date=13 June 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220613122313/https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/adelaides-own-wwe-star-rhea-ripley-tears-through-competition-in-2018-mae-young-classic/news-story/94345cbed7a386adf003b620ae585f88?nk=36cfddb5fbdf9194365850531de0d4b0-1655122992|url-status=live}}
== Inaugural NXT UK Women's Champion (2018–2019) ==
File:Rhea Ripley in 2019 (cropped).jpg
Shortly after the 2018 Mae Young Classic, Ripley became part of the NXT UK brand as part of the premiere of the newly created NXT UK show.
During the television tapings of the show in August (that aired throughout November), Ripley took part in an eight-woman tournament to determine the inaugural NXT UK Women's Champion.{{cite web|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=14 November 2018|title=WWE NXT UK reports: NXT UK women's title tournament announced, Bate versus Drake, Seven versus Gibson, and more|url=https://pwinsider.com/article/121765/wwe-nxt-uk-reports-nxt-uk-womens-title-tournament-announced-bate-versus-drake-seven-versus-gibson-and-more.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191220142938/https://pwinsider.com/article/121765/wwe-nxt-uk-reports-nxt-uk-womens-title-tournament-announced-bate-versus-drake-seven-versus-gibson-and-more.html%3Fp%3D1|archive-date=20 December 2019|access-date=8 December 2018|work=PWInsider.com}} She defeated Xia Brookside in the first round, Dakota Kai in the semi-finals, and Toni Storm in the finals to become the inaugural champion.{{cite web|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=21 November 2018|title=WWE NXT UK reports: the women's tournament continues, Mark Andrews, Jordan Devlin, Ligero, and more|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/121955/wwe-nxt-uk-reports-the-womens-tournament-continues-mark-andrews-jordan-devlin-ligero-and-more.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191220142937/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/121955/wwe-nxt-uk-reports-the-womens-tournament-continues-mark-andrews-jordan-devlin-ligero-and-more.html%3Fp%3D1|archive-date=20 December 2019|access-date=8 December 2018|work=PWInsider.com}}{{cite web|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=21 November 2018|title=WWE NXT UK reports: the women's tournament continues, Mark Andrews, Jordan Devlin, Ligero, and more (page 2)|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=121955&p=2|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191220142947/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=121955&p=2|archive-date=20 December 2019|access-date=8 December 2018|work=PWInsider.com}}{{cite web|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=28 November 2018|title=WWE NXT UK episode 12 report: the first NXT UK women's champion is crowned and more|url=https://pwinsider.com/article/122101/wwe-nxt-uk-episode-12-report-the-first-nxt-uk-womens-champion-is-crowned-and-more.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191220142937/https://pwinsider.com/article/122101/wwe-nxt-uk-episode-12-report-the-first-nxt-uk-womens-champion-is-crowned-and-more.html%3Fp%3D1|archive-date=20 December 2019|access-date=8 December 2018|work=PWInsider.com}}{{cite web|date=26 August 2018|title=Major news from Sunday night's NXT UK tapings (CAUTION: Spoilers)|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/article/the-first-nxt-uk-womens-championship-crowned-in-birmingham|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181009064027/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/article/the-first-nxt-uk-womens-championship-crowned-in-birmingham|archive-date=9 October 2018|access-date=27 August 2018|publisher=WWE}} With the win, Ripley became the first female Australian champion in WWE history and the second Australian champion after Buddy Murphy.{{cite web|date=27 August 2018|title=History made as Rhea Ripley becomes first Australian woman to win a WWE championship|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/wwe/history-made-as-rhea-ripley-becomes-first-australian-woman-to-win-a-wwe-championship/news-story/f75f9d21a76c15bd39a805e914cdc392|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180827160457/https://www.foxsports.com.au/wwe/history-made-as-rhea-ripley-becomes-first-australian-woman-to-win-a-wwe-championship/news-story/f75f9d21a76c15bd39a805e914cdc392|archive-date=27 August 2018|access-date=1 September 2018|website=Foxsports.com.au|publisher=Fox Sports Australia}} Ripley also competed in a dark match before the first ever all women's pay–per–view, Evolution, on 28 October, where she successfully defended her title against Kai (due to the tournament having yet to air at the time, she was not yet recognized on-screen as champion).{{cite web|url=https://pwinsider.com/article/121350/nxt-uk-title-defended-at-wwe-uk-evolution.html|title=NXT UK title defended at WWE UK Evolution|last=Johnson|first=Mike|date=28 October 2018|work=PWInsider|access-date=8 December 2018|archive-date=20 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191220142937/https://pwinsider.com/article/121350/nxt-uk-title-defended-at-wwe-uk-evolution.html%3Fp%3D1|url-status=live}} Throughout her reign, Ripley went on to fend off title contenders such as Isla Dawn and Deonna Purrazzo.{{cite web|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=19 December 2018|title=WWE NXT UK episode 17 report: Ripley versus Dawn, Moustache Mountain, and more|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/122617/wwe-nxt-uk-episode-17-report-ripley-versus-dawn-moustache-mountain-and-more.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191220142934/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/122617/wwe-nxt-uk-episode-17-report-ripley-versus-dawn-moustache-mountain-and-more.html%3Fp%3D1|archive-date=20 December 2019|access-date=27 December 2018|work=PWInsider.com}}{{cite web|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=26 December 2018|title=NXT UK episode 20 report: Ripley versus Purrazzo, Barthel versus Andrews, and more|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/122738/nxt-uk-episode-20-report-ripley-versus-purrazzo-barthel-versus-andrews-and-more.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191220142933/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/122738/nxt-uk-episode-20-report-ripley-versus-purrazzo-barthel-versus-andrews-and-more.html%3Fp%3D1|archive-date=20 December 2019|access-date=27 December 2018|work=PWInsider.com}}
On 12 January 2019 at NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool, Ripley lost the title to Storm, ending her reign at 139 days and marking her first defeat in the brand.{{cite web|last=Burdick|first=Michael|date=12 January 2019|title=Toni Storm def. Rhea Ripley to become the new NXT UK Women's Champion|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/nxtuk/nxt-uk-takeover-blackpool-2019/article/rhea-ripley-toni-storm-results|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190415133052/https://www.wwe.com/shows/nxtuk/nxt-uk-takeover-blackpool-2019/article/rhea-ripley-toni-storm-results|archive-date=15 April 2019|access-date=12 January 2019|publisher=WWE}} At Royal Rumble on 27 January, Ripley made her first appearance on a main roster pay-per-view by entering the women's Royal Rumble match at number 24, eliminating Kacy Catanzaro, Dana Brooke, and Zelina Vega before being eliminated by Bayley.{{Cite web|last=Benigno|first=Anthony|date=27 January 2019|title=Becky Lynch won the 30-Woman Royal Rumble Match|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2019/2019-womens-royal-rumble-match-results|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190128135946/https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2019/2019-womens-royal-rumble-match-results|archive-date=28 January 2019|access-date=24 March 2025|publisher=WWE}} Afterwards, Ripley feuded with the debuting Piper Niven for the remainder of the year over which one was the most dominant woman in the NXT UK roster. The two traded victories with each other before teaming up after Ripley saved Niven from an attack by Jazzy Gabert and Jinny, whom they defeated in a tag team match on 4 October.{{cite web|last=Burdick|first=Michael|date=27 March 2019|title=Rhea Ripley def. Xia Brookside; Piper Niven emerges to steal her thunder|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/nxtuk/2019-3-27/article/rhea-ripley-vs-xia-brookside|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190901234610/https://www.wwe.com/shows/nxtuk/2019-3-27/article/rhea-ripley-vs-xia-brookside|archive-date=1 September 2019|access-date=1 September 2019|publisher=WWE}}{{cite web|title=Piper Niven def. Rhea Ripley|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/nxtuk/2019-07-03/article/piper-niven-vs-rhea-ripley|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190901234609/https://www.wwe.com/shows/nxtuk/2019-07-03/article/piper-niven-vs-rhea-ripley|archive-date=1 September 2019|access-date=1 September 2019|publisher=WWE}}{{cite web|last=Gronemann|first=Markus|date=4 September 2019|title=NXT UK results: Piper Niven vs. Rhea Ripley|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-results/nxt-uk-results-piper-niven-vs-rhea-ripley-291711|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191221223238/https://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-results/nxt-uk-results-piper-niven-vs-rhea-ripley-291711|archive-date=21 December 2019|access-date=21 December 2019|work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter}} Ripley wrestled her last match in the brand on 5 October 2019 tapings of NXT UK, defeating Nina Samuels.{{cite web|last=Koenig|first=Chad|date=31 May 2020|title=5/28 NXT UK TV REPORT: Not-previously-aired Hidden Gems episode including Finn Balor vs. Kenny Williams, Riddle & Profits vs. Grizzled Young Veterans & Connors, Rhea Ripley vs. Nina Samuels, Dane vs. Banks|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2020/05/31/5-28-nxt-uk-tv-report-not-previously-aired-hidden-gems-episode-including-finn-balor-vs-kenny-williams-riddle-profits-vs-grizzled-young-veterans-connors-rhea-ripley-vs-nina-samuels-dane-vs/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200611123057/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2020/05/31/5-28-nxt-uk-tv-report-not-previously-aired-hidden-gems-episode-including-finn-balor-vs-kenny-williams-riddle-profits-vs-grizzled-young-veterans-connors-rhea-ripley-vs-nina-samuels-dane-vs/|archive-date=11 June 2020|access-date=7 April 2021|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}
== NXT Women's Champion (2019–2021) ==
File:Rhea Ripley, NXT Tapings Sep 25 2019.jpg
On 28 August 2019 episode of NXT, Ripley made her surprise return to the brand when she interrupted NXT Women's Champion Shayna Baszler, stating that Baszler may have beaten everyone on NXT, but not her, turning face and beginning a feud between the two in the process.{{cite web|last=Clapp|first=John|date=28 August 2019|title=NXT Women's Champion Shayna Baszler backed down from Rhea Ripley|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2019-08-28/article/shayna-baszler-backed-down-from-rhea-ripley|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190901233840/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2019-08-28/article/shayna-baszler-backed-down-from-rhea-ripley|archive-date=1 September 2019|access-date=1 September 2019|publisher=WWE}} In parallel to her feud against Baszler, on 1 November episode of SmackDown, Ripley and Tegan Nox were one of the many NXT wrestlers to invade the show, challenging Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville to a tag team match which Ripley and Nox won. Later that night, Ripley joined Triple H and the rest of the NXT roster as they declared war on both Raw and SmackDown, and vowed to win the 2019 Survivor Series brand warfare.{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/nxt-invasion-takes-place-wwe-smackdown-296371|title=NXT invasion takes place on WWE SmackDown|last=Currier|first=Joseph|date=1 November 2019|website=Wrestling Observer Newsletter|access-date=3 November 2019|archive-date=20 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191220015020/https://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/nxt-invasion-takes-place-wwe-smackdown-296371|url-status=live}} As part of the ongoing storyline, she defeated both Raw's Charlotte Flair and SmackDown's Sasha Banks in a triple threat match on 22 November episode of SmackDown.{{cite web|last=Zucker|first=Joseph|title=WWE Raw Ratings Drop from 2.4M to 2.168M Viewers over a Week After Royal Rumble|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2874704-wwe-raw-ratings-drop-from-24m-to-2168m-viewers-over-a-week-after-royal-rumble|work=Bleacher Report|date=4 February 2020|access-date=6 February 2020|archive-date=6 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200206162509/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2874704-wwe-raw-ratings-drop-from-24m-to-2168m-viewers-over-a-week-after-royal-rumble|url-status=live}}
At TakeOver: WarGames on 23 November, Ripley led Team Ripley in the first ever women's WarGames match against Team Baszler (Baszler, Io Shirai, Bianca Belair, and NXT UK Women's Champion Kay Lee Ray); despite teammate Dakota Kai turning heel and attacking Nox before the two entered the match, leaving Ripley and Candice LeRae in a de facto two-on-four handicap match, Ripley gave her team the victory by pinning Baszler.{{cite web|last=Garretson|first=Jordan|date=23 November 2019|title=Team Ripley def. Team Baszler (First-ever Women's WarGames Match)|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/nxt-takeover-wargames/article/womens-wargames-results|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191207154348/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/nxt-takeover-wargames/article/womens-wargames-results|archive-date=7 December 2019|access-date=23 November 2019|publisher=WWE}} The following night at Survivor Series, Ripley was part of Team NXT, who defeated Team Raw and Team SmackDown, and the leader of her team in the 5-on-5-on-5 women's elimination match, which her team won after she last eliminated SmackDown captain Sasha Banks, with she, LeRae and Shirai as the survivors.{{cite web|last=Clapp|first=John|date=24 November 2019|title=Team NXT def. Team Raw and Team SmackDown (Women's Survivor Series Elimination Triple Threat Match)|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivor-series/2019/womens-survivor-series-elimination-triple-threat-match-results|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220517030831/https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivor-series/2019/womens-survivor-series-elimination-triple-threat-match-results|archive-date=17 May 2022|access-date=24 November 2019|publisher=WWE}}
On 18 December episode of NXT, Ripley defeated Baszler to win the NXT Women's Championship, making her the first person to have won both the NXT Women's and NXT UK Women's Championships.{{cite magazine|last=Chiari|first=Mike|title=Rhea Ripley vs. Shayna Baszler Helps WWE NXT Beat AEW Dynamite in Ratings|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2867686-rhea-ripley-vs-shayna-baszler-helps-wwe-nxt-beat-aew-dynamite-in-ratings|magazine=Sports Illustrated|date=19 December 2019|access-date=21 December 2019|archive-date=7 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200107050135/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2867686-rhea-ripley-vs-shayna-baszler-helps-wwe-nxt-beat-aew-dynamite-in-ratings|url-status=live}}{{cite magazine|last=Barrasso|first=Justin|title=Rhea Ripley Reflects on Winning NXT Women's Championship: 'I Was Ready for That Moment'|url=https://www.si.com/wrestling/2019/12/20/wwe-nxt-womens-champion-rhea-ripley-interview|magazine=Sports Illustrated|date=20 December 2019|access-date=21 December 2019|archive-date=16 May 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200516143143/https://www.si.com/wrestling/2019/12/20/wwe-nxt-womens-champion-rhea-ripley-interview|url-status=live}} She then successfully defended the title against Toni Storm on 25 January 2020 at Worlds Collide.{{cite web|last=Benigno|first=Anthony|date=25 January 2020|title=NXT Champion Rhea Ripley def. Toni Storm|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/worldscollide/wwe-worlds-collide-2020/article/rhea-ripley-toni-storm-results|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200126024023/https://www.wwe.com/shows/worldscollide/wwe-worlds-collide-2020/article/rhea-ripley-toni-storm-results|archive-date=26 January 2020|access-date=25 January 2020|publisher=WWE}}
Ripley appeared on 3 February 2020 episode of Raw, confronting Royal Rumble winner Charlotte Flair and suggesting that Flair should use her Royal Rumble title opportunity to challenge Ripley for the NXT Women's Championship at WrestleMania 36. Flair appeared on the following episode of NXT to give her answer, but was interrupted by both Bianca Belair and Ripley, with the two attacking Flair.{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/02/05/2-5-nxt-tv-results-moores-review-of-charlotte-flair-responding-to-rhea-ripleys-wrestlemania-challenge-ripley-and-bianca-belair-meeting-face-to-face-going-into-their-title-match-at-nxt-takeover/|title=2/5 NXT TV results: Moore's review of Charlotte Flair responding to Rhea Ripley's WrestleMania challenge, Ripley and Bianca Belair meeting face to face going into their title match at NXT Takeover: Portland, new NXT Cruiserweight Champion Jordan Devlin's appearance|last=Moore|first=John|date=5 February 2020|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=30 April 2021|archive-date=6 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200206100154/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/02/05/2-5-nxt-tv-results-moores-review-of-charlotte-flair-responding-to-rhea-ripleys-wrestlemania-challenge-ripley-and-bianca-belair-meeting-face-to-face-going-into-their-title-match-at-nxt-takeover/|url-status=live}} At TakeOver: Portland on 16 February, Ripley successfully defended the title against Belair; after the match she was attacked by Flair, who accepted Ripley's challenge.{{Cite web|last=Garretson|first=Jordan|date=16 February 2020|title=NXT Women's Champion Rhea Ripley def. Bianca Belair|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/nxt-takeover-portland/article/rhea-ripley-bianca-belair-results|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200217040242/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/nxt-takeover-portland/article/rhea-ripley-bianca-belair-results|archive-date=17 February 2020|access-date=24 March 2025|publisher=WWE}} Ripley lost the title to Flair on Night 2 of WrestleMania 36 on 5 April, after which she took a hiatus from WWE and returned to Australia due to her visa issues.{{Cite web|last=Benigno|first=Anthony|date=5 April 2020|title=Charlotte Flair def. Rhea Ripley to become the new NXT Women's Champion|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/wrestlemania-36/rhea-ripley-vs-charlotte-flair-results|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200406133052/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/wrestlemania-36/rhea-ripley-vs-charlotte-flair-results|archive-date=6 April 2020|access-date=24 March 2025|publisher=WWE}}{{Cite web|last=Lambert|first=Jeremy|date=7 April 2020|title=Report: Rhea Ripley's Work Visa Expires, Returns To Australia|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/report-rhea-ripley-s-work-visa-expires-returns-australia|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240717163410/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/report-rhea-ripley-s-work-visa-expires-returns-australia|archive-date=17 July 2024|access-date=24 March 2025|website=Fightful.com}} Ripley returned on 6 May episode of NXT, attacking Flair after she got herself disqualified in an NXT Women's Championship match against Shirai.{{Cite web|last=Currier|first=Joseph|date=6 May 2020|title=Rhea Ripley returns to NXT for first time since WrestleMania 36|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/nxt-news/rhea-ripley-returns-nxt-first-time-wrestlemania-36-310426|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211101192647/https://www.f4wonline.com/nxt-news/rhea-ripley-returns-nxt-first-time-wrestlemania-36-310426|archive-date=1 November 2021|access-date=9 May 2020|website=Wrestling Observer Newsletter}} On 7 June at TakeOver: In Your House, Ripley and Flair both lost to Shirai in a triple threat match for the NXT Women's Championship.{{Cite web|last=Melok|first=Bobby|date=7 June 2020|title=Io Shirai def. Rhea Ripley and Charlotte Flair to become new NXT Women's Champion|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/nxt-takeover-in-your-house/article/charlotte-flair-vs-rhea-ripley-vs-io-shirai-nxt|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200608074857/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/nxt-takeover-in-your-house/article/charlotte-flair-vs-rhea-ripley-vs-io-shirai-nxt|archive-date=8 June 2020|access-date=24 March 2025|publisher=WWE}} Ripley also failed to win the title from Shirai on 18 November episode of NXT.{{cite web|last=Aiken|first=Chris|title=WWE NXT live results: Two title matches, Finn Balor returns|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/nxt-results/wwe-nxt-live-results-two-title-matches-finn-balor-returns-325426|work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter|date=18 November 2020|access-date=19 November 2020|archive-date=1 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211101192642/https://www.f4wonline.com/nxt-results/wwe-nxt-live-results-two-title-matches-finn-balor-returns-325426|url-status=live}}
On 6 December at NXT TakeOver: WarGames, Ripley was a part of Shotzi Blackheart's team alongside Shirai and Ember Moon for the second ever women's WarGames match, but they lost to LeRae, Dakota Kai, Raquel González and Toni Storm.{{Cite web|last=Currier|first=Joseph|date=30 November 2020|title=Rhea Ripley joins Team Shotzi for NXT TakeOver: WarGames|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/nxt-news/rhea-ripley-joins-team-shotzi-nxt-takeover-wargames-326361|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211101194156/https://www.f4wonline.com/nxt-news/rhea-ripley-joins-team-shotzi-nxt-takeover-wargames-326361|archive-date=1 November 2021|access-date=4 December 2020|website=Wrestling Observer Newsletter}}{{Cite web|last=Burdick|first=Michael|date=6 December 2020|title=Team Candice def. Team Shotzi (WarGames Match)|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/nxttakeover/nxt-takeover-wargames-2020/article/team-shotzi-vs-team-candice-results|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201207082928/https://www.wwe.com/shows/nxttakeover/nxt-takeover-wargames-2020/article/team-shotzi-vs-team-candice-results|archive-date=7 December 2020|access-date=24 March 2025|publisher=WWE}} At New Year's Evil on 6 January 2021, Ripley lost to González in a Last Woman Standing match, which was her final match in NXT.{{Cite web|last=Moore|first=John|date=6 January 2021|title=1/6 NXT TV results: Moore's review of New Year's Evil featuring Finn Balor vs. Kyle O'Reilly for the NXT Title, Rhea Ripley vs. Raquel Gonzalez in a Last Woman Standing match, Karrion Kross vs. Damian Priest, Santos Escobar vs. Gran Metalik for the NXT Cruiserweight Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/01/06/1-6-nxt-tv-results-moores-review-of-new-years-evil-featuring-finn-balor-vs-kyle-oreilly-for-the-nxt-title-rhea-ripley-vs-raquel-gonzalez-in-a-last-woman-standing-match-karrion-kross-vs-dam/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211101193635/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/01/06/1-6-nxt-tv-results-moores-review-of-new-years-evil-featuring-finn-balor-vs-kyle-oreilly-for-the-nxt-title-rhea-ripley-vs-raquel-gonzalez-in-a-last-woman-standing-match-karrion-kross-vs-dam/|archive-date=1 November 2021|access-date=8 January 2021|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}} On 31 January, at Royal Rumble, Ripley entered the titular match at number 14 and scored 7 eliminations but was the last competitor eliminated by eventual winner Bianca Belair.{{Cite web|last=Clapp|first=John|date=31 January 2021|title=Bianca Belair won the 2021 Royal Rumble Match|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/01-31-2021/womens-royal-rumble-match-results|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210201061435/https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/01-31-2021/womens-royal-rumble-match-results|archive-date=1 February 2021|access-date=11 December 2024|website=|publisher=WWE}}
== Raw Women's Champion (2021–2022) ==
On 22 February episode of Raw, a video package aired hyping up Ripley's arrival to the brand.{{cite web|last=Guzzo|first=Gisberto|date=19 March 2021|title=Rhea Ripley Announced For 3/22 WWE Raw|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/rhea-ripley-announced-322-wwe-raw|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211101195147/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/rhea-ripley-announced-322-wwe-raw|archive-date=1 November 2021|access-date=6 April 2021|work=Fightful.com}} Ripley made her main roster debut on 22 March episode of Raw, challenging Asuka for the Raw Women's Championship at WrestleMania 37.{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/03/22/3-22-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-rhea-ripleys-debut-wwe-champion-bobby-lashley-vs-sheamus-in-a-non-title-match-raw-womens-champion-asuka-vs-peyton-royce-in-a-non-title-match-kof/|title=3/22 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of Rhea Ripley's debut, WWE Champion Bobby Lashley vs. Sheamus in a non-title match, Raw Women's Champion Asuka vs. Peyton Royce in a non-title match, Kofi Kingston vs. AJ Styles, Jeff Hardy vs. The Miz, WWE Fastlane fallout|last=Powell|first=Jason|date=22 March 2021|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=23 March 2021|archive-date=1 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211101195151/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/03/22/3-22-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-rhea-ripleys-debut-wwe-champion-bobby-lashley-vs-sheamus-in-a-non-title-match-raw-womens-champion-asuka-vs-peyton-royce-in-a-non-title-match-kof/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Barile|first=Steve|date=22 March 2021|title=Raw Women's Champion Asuka vs. Rhea Ripley|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/raw-womens-champion-asuka-vs-rhea-ripley|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211104215856/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/raw-womens-champion-asuka-vs-rhea-ripley|archive-date=4 November 2021|access-date=23 March 2021|website=|publisher=WWE}} At Night 2 of WrestleMania 37 on 11 April, Ripley defeated Asuka to win the title.{{Cite web|last=Clapp|first=John|date=11 April 2021|title=Rhea Ripley def. Asuka to capture the Raw Women's Championship|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/wrestlemania-37-night-2/asuka-vs-rhea-ripley-results|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210412042936/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/wrestlemania-37-night-2/asuka-vs-rhea-ripley-results|archive-date=12 April 2021|access-date=11 December 2024|publisher=WWE}} On the following episode of Raw, Ripley defended the title in a rematch against Asuka, which ended in a no-contest after interference from Charlotte Flair, who attacked both Asuka and Ripley.{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/04/12/4-12-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-the-night-after-wrestlemania-37-rhea-ripley-vs-asuka-for-the-raw-womens-championship-miz-tv-with-maryse-firefly-funhouse-new-broadcast-team-new-v/|title=4/12 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of the night after WrestleMania 37, Rhea Ripley vs. Asuka for the Raw Women's Championship, Miz TV with Maryse, Firefly Funhouse, new broadcast team, new venue|last=Powell|first=Jason|date=12 April 2021|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=14 April 2021|archive-date=2 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211102054553/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/04/12/4-12-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-the-night-after-wrestlemania-37-rhea-ripley-vs-asuka-for-the-raw-womens-championship-miz-tv-with-maryse-firefly-funhouse-new-broadcast-team-new-v/|url-status=live}} On 3 May episode of Raw, a rematch between Ripley and Asuka for the Raw Women's Championship was scheduled for WrestleMania Backlash on 16 May, but WWE official Sonya Deville added Flair to the match to make it a triple threat match; Ripley retained the title by pinning Asuka.{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/05/03/5-3-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-aj-styles-and-omos-vs-kofi-kingston-and-xavier-woods-for-the-raw-tag-titles-nia-jax-and-shayna-baszler-vs-naomi-and-lana-for-the-wwe-womens-tag/|title=5/3 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of AJ Styles and Omos vs. Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods for the Raw Tag Titles, Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler vs. Naomi and Lana for the WWE Women's Tag Titles, Bobby Lashley facing Braun Strowman or Drew McIntyre|last=Powell|first=Jason|date=3 May 2021|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=4 May 2021|archive-date=30 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211030174308/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/05/03/5-3-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-aj-styles-and-omos-vs-kofi-kingston-and-xavier-woods-for-the-raw-tag-titles-nia-jax-and-shayna-baszler-vs-naomi-and-lana-for-the-wwe-womens-tag/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=Garretson|first=Jordan|date=16 May 2021|title=Raw Women's Champion Rhea Ripley def. Asuka and Charlotte Flair in a Triple Threat Match|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/2021/rhea-ripley-vs-asuka-vs-charlotte-flair-results|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210517021427/https://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/2021/rhea-ripley-vs-asuka-vs-charlotte-flair-results|archive-date=17 May 2021|access-date=11 December 2024|publisher=WWE}} At Hell in a Cell on 20 June, Flair defeated Ripley by disqualification, thus Ripley retained her title.{{Cite web|last=Garretson|first=Jordan|date=20 June 2021|title=Charlotte Flair def. Raw Women's Champion Rhea Ripley via disqualification|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/2021/rhea-ripley-vs-charlotte-flair-results|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210621172245/https://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/2021/rhea-ripley-vs-charlotte-flair-results|archive-date=21 June 2021|access-date=11 December 2024|publisher=WWE}} At Money in the Bank on 18 July, Ripley dropped the title to Flair, ending her reign at 98 days.{{cite web|last=Clapp|first=John|date=18 July 2021|title=Charlotte Flair def. Rhea Ripley to win the Raw Women's Championship|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/07-18-2021/rhea-ripley-vs-charlotte-flair-results|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210719023051/https://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/07-18-2021/rhea-ripley-vs-charlotte-flair-results|archive-date=19 July 2021|access-date=19 July 2021|publisher=WWE}} She failed to regain the title in a triple threat match against the champion Nikki A. S. H. and Flair at SummerSlam on 21 August.{{cite web|last=Laboon|first=Jeff|date=21 August 2021|title=Charlotte Flair overcomes Nikki A.S.H. and. Rhea Ripley to reclaim Raw Women's Title|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/2021/nikki-ash-vs-rhea-ripley-vs-charlotte-flair-results|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211101195146/https://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/2021/nikki-ash-vs-rhea-ripley-vs-charlotte-flair-results|archive-date=1 November 2021|access-date=24 August 2021|publisher=WWE}}
On 20 September episode of Raw, Ripley and A. S. H. defeated Natalya and Tamina to win the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship.{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/09/20/9-20-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-roman-reigns-jimmy-uso-and-jey-uso-vs-big-e-kofi-kingston-and-xavier-woods-natalya-and-tamina-vs-rhea-ripley-and-nikki-ash-for-the-wwe-womens-ta/|title=9/20 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of Roman Reigns, Jimmy Uso, and Jey Uso vs. Big E, Kofi Kingston, and Xavier Woods, Natalya and Tamina vs. Rhea Ripley and Nikki ASH for the WWE Women's Tag Titles, Nia Jax vs. Shayna Baszler, the brand's final push for Extreme Rules|last=Powell|first=Jason|date=20 September 2021|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=21 September 2021|archive-date=29 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211029123559/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/09/20/9-20-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-roman-reigns-jimmy-uso-and-jey-uso-vs-big-e-kofi-kingston-and-xavier-woods-natalya-and-tamina-vs-rhea-ripley-and-nikki-ash-for-the-wwe-womens-ta/|url-status=live}} They successfully defended the titles in a rematch on 4 October episode of Raw{{Cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|date=4 October 2021|title=10/4 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of the WWE Draft night two, Goldberg returns, the build to WWE Crown Jewel continues|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/10/04/10-4-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-the-wwe-draft-night-two-goldberg-returns-the-build-to-wwe-crown-jewel-continues/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211118181202/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/10/04/10-4-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-the-wwe-draft-night-two-goldberg-returns-the-build-to-wwe-crown-jewel-continues/|archive-date=18 November 2021|access-date=11 December 2024|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}} before losing them to Carmella and Queen Zelina on 22 November episode of Raw, ending their reign at 63 days.{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/11/22/11-22-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-the-vince-mcmahon-cleopatra-egg-whodunnit-bobby-lahsley-vs-rey-mysterio-and-dominik-mysterio-in-a-handicap-match-rhea-ripley-and-nikki-ash-vs-queen/|title=11/22 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of the Vince McMahon Cleopatra Egg whodunnit, Bobby Lahsley vs. Rey Mysterio and Dominik Mysterio in a handicap match, Rhea Ripley and Nikki ASH vs. Queen Zelina and Carmella for the WWE Women's Tag|last=Powell|first=Jason|date=22 November 2021|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=23 November 2021|archive-date=23 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123030229/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/11/22/11-22-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-the-vince-mcmahon-cleopatra-egg-whodunnit-bobby-lahsley-vs-rey-mysterio-and-dominik-mysterio-in-a-handicap-match-rhea-ripley-and-nikki-ash-vs-queen/|url-status=live}} Their partnership ended on 10 January 2022 episode of Raw when A. S. H. attacked Ripley.{{Cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|date=10 January 2022|title=1/10 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of WWE Champion Brock Lesnar and Bobby Lashley meeting face to face, Randy Orton and Riddle vs. Chad Gable and Otis for the Raw Tag Titles, Bianca Belair vs. Doudrop vs. Liv Morgan for a shot at the Raw Women's Championship at the Royal Rumble, Alexa Bliss's journey back to Raw|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/01/10/1-10-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-wwe-champion-brock-lesnar-and-bobby-lashley-meeting-face-to-face-randy-orton-and-riddle-vs-chad-gable-and-otis-for-the-raw-tag-titles-bianca-belair-vs/|access-date=28 July 2022|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|archive-date=4 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220304052631/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/01/10/1-10-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-wwe-champion-brock-lesnar-and-bobby-lashley-meeting-face-to-face-randy-orton-and-riddle-vs-chad-gable-and-otis-for-the-raw-tag-titles-bianca-belair-vs/|url-status=live}} At Royal Rumble on 29 January, Ripley entered at number 16, eliminating Zelina, Carmella, and Ivory before being eliminated by Flair.{{Cite web|last=Bryant|first=Nathan|date=29 January 2022|title=Ronda Rousey wins the Women's Royal Rumble|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2022/30-woman-royal-rumble-match-results|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220130140655/https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2022/30-woman-royal-rumble-match-results|archive-date=30 January 2022|access-date=24 March 2025|publisher=WWE}} She then competed in the women's Elimination Chamber match at the titular event on 19 February, eliminating A. S. H. before being eliminated by Belair.{{Cite web|date=19 February 2022|title=Bianca Belair def. Alexa Bliss, Rhea Ripley, Liv Morgan, Doudrop, Nikki A.S.H. inside the Elimination Chamber|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/2022/womens-elimination-chamber-match-results|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220219195819/https://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/2022/womens-elimination-chamber-match-results|archive-date=19 February 2022|access-date=24 March 2025|publisher=WWE}}
In March, Ripley began teaming with Liv Morgan, challenging for the titles in a fatal four-way tag team match on Night 2 of WrestleMania 38 on 3 April in a losing effort.{{Cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|date=7 March 2022|title=3/7 WWE Raw results: Powell's live review of Chad Gable and Otis vs. Randy Orton and Riddle vs. Seth Rollins and Kevin Owens in a Triple Threat for the Raw Tag Titles, Edge explains his attack on AJ Styles, Jerry Lawler appears, Logan Paul and Miz host a Homecoming Party|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/03/07/3-7-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-chad-gable-and-otis-vs-randy-orton-and-riddle-vs-seth-rollins-and-kevin-owens-in-a-triple-threat-for-the-raw-tag-titles-edge-explains-his-attack-o/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220920172733/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/03/07/3-7-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-chad-gable-and-otis-vs-randy-orton-and-riddle-vs-seth-rollins-and-kevin-owens-in-a-triple-threat-for-the-raw-tag-titles-edge-explains-his-attack-o/|archive-date=20 September 2022|access-date=11 December 2024|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}{{Cite web|last=Clapp|first=John|date=3 April 2022|title=Sasha Banks & Naomi def. Carmella & Queen Zelina, Rhea Ripley & Liv Morgan and Shayna Bazler & Natalya to become the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions (Fatal 4-Way Match)|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/wrestlemania-38/wrestlemania-sunday/fatal-4-way-results|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220404083439/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/wrestlemania-38/wrestlemania-sunday/fatal-4-way-results|archive-date=4 April 2022|access-date=11 December 2024|publisher=WWE}} After failing to win the titles from new champions Sasha Banks and Naomi on 18 April episode of Raw, Ripley attacked Morgan, ending their partnership and turning heel for the first time on the main roster.{{Cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|date=18 April 2021|title=4/18 WWE Raw results: Powell's live review of Cody Rhodes vs. an opponent of Seth Rollins' choosing, Finn Balor vs. Theory for the U.S. Title, Sasha Banks and Naomi vs. Rhea Ripley and Liv Morgan for the WWE Women's Tag Titles, RK-Bro vs. The Street Profits in a non-title match, commitment ceremonies, lie detector test|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/04/18/4-18-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-finn-balor-vs-theory-for-the-u-s-championship-sasha-banks-and-naomi-vs-rhea-ripley-and-liv-morgan-for-the-wwe-womens-tag-titles-kevin-owens-gives/|access-date=28 July 2022|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|archive-date=19 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220419000014/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/04/18/4-18-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-finn-balor-vs-theory-for-the-u-s-championship-sasha-banks-and-naomi-vs-rhea-ripley-and-liv-morgan-for-the-wwe-womens-tag-titles-kevin-owens-gives/|url-status=live}}
== The Judgment Day and Grand Slam Champion (2022–2024) ==
{{main|The Judgment Day}}
At WrestleMania Backlash on 8 May, Ripley cost AJ Styles his match against Edge and was revealed as a member of The Judgment Day.{{cite web|last=Rose|first=Bryan|date=8 May 2022|title=Rhea Ripley joins Judgment Day stable at WWE WrestleMania Backlash|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/rhea-ripley-joins-judgment-day-stable-at-wwe-wrestlemania-backlash|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220611001905/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/rhea-ripley-joins-judgment-day-stable-at-wwe-wrestlemania-backlash|archive-date=11 June 2022|access-date=9 May 2022|work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter}} At Hell in a Cell on 5 June, The Judgment Day (Edge, Damian Priest, and Ripley) defeated Styles, Finn Bálor, and Liv Morgan in a six-person mixed tag team match.{{Cite web|last=Miller|first=Greg|date=5 June 2022|title=The Judgment Day def. Finn Bálor, AJ Styles & Liv Morgan|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/2022/finn-balor-aj-styles-liv-morgan-vs-the-judgment-day-results|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220606035653/https://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/2022/finn-balor-aj-styles-liv-morgan-vs-the-judgment-day-results|archive-date=6 June 2022|access-date=11 December 2024|publisher=WWE}} The next night on Raw, Edge introduced Bálor as the newest member of The Judgment Day; Bálor, Priest, and Ripley suddenly attacked Edge, kicking him out of the stable.{{cite news|last1=Johnson|first1=Mike|date=6 June 2022|title=The Newest Member of Judgment Day Is...|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/159695/the-newest-member-of-judgment-day-is.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220607021331/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/159695/the-newest-member-of-judgment-day-is.html?p=1|archive-date=7 June 2022|access-date=7 June 2022|work=PWInsider.com}} Later that night, Ripley won a fatal four-way match to become the number one contender for Bianca Belair's Raw Women's Championship at Money in the Bank on 2 July.{{cite news|last=Brookhouse|first=Brent|date=6 June 2022|title=WWE Raw results, recap and grades: Seth Rollins blindsides Cody Rhodes with brutal attack|url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-raw-results-recap-and-grades-seth-rollins-blindsides-cody-rhodes-with-brutal-attack/live/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220607045312/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-raw-results-recap-and-grades-seth-rollins-blindsides-cody-rhodes-with-brutal-attack/live/|archive-date=7 June 2022|access-date=7 June 2022|work=CBSSports.com}}{{Cite web|date=20 June 2022|title=Raw Women's Champion Bianca Belair vs. Carmella|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/raw-womens-champion-bianca-belair-vs-carmella|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220621050813/https://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/raw-womens-champion-bianca-belair-vs-carmella|archive-date=21 June 2022|access-date=28 July 2022|website=|publisher=WWE}} However, she was pulled out of the match after being not medically cleared to compete and was replaced by Carmella.{{Cite web|last=Rose|first=Bryan|date=20 June 2022|title=Carmella replaces Rhea Ripley in WWE Money in the Bank Raw Women's title match|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/carmella-replaces-rhea-ripley-in-wwe-money-in-the-bank-raw-womens-title-match|access-date=11 September 2022|website=Wrestling Observer Newsletter|archive-date=11 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220911071801/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/carmella-replaces-rhea-ripley-in-wwe-money-in-the-bank-raw-womens-title-match|url-status=live}}
The stable feuded with the Mysterios (Rey and Dominik) in an attempt to recruit Dominik into their ranks.{{Cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|date=27 June 2022|title=6/27 WWE Raw results: Powell's live review of John Cena's 20th Anniversary celebration, AEW wrestlers submit Cena videos, a 20-man battle royal for a spot in the Money in the Bank ladder match, a six-woman elimination match for a spot in the MITB ladder match, Jey Uso vs. Montez Ford|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/06/27/6-27-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-john-cenas-20th-anniversary-celebration-kevin-owens-vs-ezekiel-or-elias-or-elrod-in-a-money-in-the-bank-qualifier-the-brands-final-push-for-the-mi/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220628061433/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/06/27/6-27-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-john-cenas-20th-anniversary-celebration-kevin-owens-vs-ezekiel-or-elias-or-elrod-in-a-money-in-the-bank-qualifier-the-brands-final-push-for-the-mi/|archive-date=28 June 2022|access-date=11 December 2024|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}{{Cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|date=11 July 2022|title=7/11 WWE Raw results: Powell's live review of Brock Lesnar's latest appearance, Bianca Belair vs. Carmella for the Raw Women's Championship, Rey Mysterio vs. Finn Balor for the first time ever, the build to SummerSlam continues|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/07/11/7-11-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-brock-lesnars-latest-appearance-bianca-belair-vs-carmella-for-the-raw-womens-championship-rey-mysterio-vs-finn-balor-for-the-first-time-ever-the/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220713164154/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/07/11/7-11-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-brock-lesnars-latest-appearance-bianca-belair-vs-carmella-for-the-raw-womens-championship-rey-mysterio-vs-finn-balor-for-the-first-time-ever-the/|archive-date=13 July 2022|access-date=11 December 2024|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}{{Cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|date=18 July 2022|title=7/18 WWE Raw results: Powell's live review of Bianca Belair vs. Carmella for the Raw Women's Championship, Logan Paul appears on Miz TV, the build to SummerSlam continues|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/07/18/7-18-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-bianca-belair-vs-carmella-for-the-raw-womens-championship-logan-paul-appears-on-miz-tv-the-build-to-summerslam-continues/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220719080117/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/07/18/7-18-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-bianca-belair-vs-carmella-for-the-raw-womens-championship-logan-paul-appears-on-miz-tv-the-build-to-summerslam-continues/|archive-date=19 July 2022|access-date=11 December 2024|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}} After Dominik turned heel at Clash at the Castle on 3 September by attacking Edge and Rey, joining The Judgment Day, he took on a gimmick mirroring Eddie Guerrero's Latino Heat while together with Ripley, with Ripley calling herself Dominik's "Mami".{{Cite web|last=Miller|first=Gregory|date=3 September 2022|title=Edge & Rey Mysterio def. The Judgment Day; Dominik Mysterio shockingly betrays his father and Edge|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/clash-at-the-castle/2022/edge-rey-mysterio-vs-the-judgment-day-results|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220903194324/https://www.wwe.com/shows/clash-at-the-castle/2022/edge-rey-mysterio-vs-the-judgment-day-results|archive-date=3 September 2022|access-date=11 December 2024|publisher=WWE}} On 8 October, at Extreme Rules, Dominik, Priest, and Ripley helped Bálor defeat Edge in an "I Quit" match. After the match, Ripley attacked Edge's wife, Beth Phoenix, with a con-chair-to.{{Cite web|last=Miller|first=Gregory|date=8 October 2022|title=Finn Bálor def. Edge in an "I Quit" Match|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/2022/edge-vs-finn-balor-results|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221009041104/https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/2022/edge-vs-finn-balor-results|archive-date=9 October 2022|access-date=11 December 2024|publisher=WWE}} During the stable's feud with The O.C. (Styles, Luke Gallows, and Karl Anderson), The O.C. introduced the returning Mia Yim as their solution to counter Ripley.{{cite web|last=Brookhouse|first=Brent|date=7 November 2022|title=WWE Raw results, recap, grades: Austin Theory fails Money in the Bank cash-in on U.S. champ Seth Rollins|url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-raw-results-recap-grades-austin-theory-fails-money-in-the-bank-cash-in-on-u-s-champ-seth-rollins/live/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221108075337/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-raw-results-recap-grades-austin-theory-fails-money-in-the-bank-cash-in-on-u-s-champ-seth-rollins/live/|archive-date=8 November 2022|access-date=8 November 2022|work=CBSSports.com}} Ripley would temporarily ally herself with Damage CTRL in the leadup to Survivor Series WarGames on 26 November after Yim had joined the opposing team, but Ripley's team lost to Yim's team in a WarGames match after Becky Lynch pinned Dakota Kai.{{Cite web|last=Keller|first=Wade|author-link=Wade Keller|date=14 November 2022|title=11/14 WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW RESULTS: Keller's report on Seth Rollins vs. Finn Balor for U.S. Title, Miz TV, Riddle vs. Gable, Survivor Series developments|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2022/11/14/11-14-wwe-monday-night-raw-results-kellers-report-on-seth-rollins-vs-finn-balor-for-u-s-title-miz-tv-riddle-vs-gable-survivor-series-developments/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221115153346/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2022/11/14/11-14-wwe-monday-night-raw-results-kellers-report-on-seth-rollins-vs-finn-balor-for-u-s-title-miz-tv-riddle-vs-gable-survivor-series-developments/|archive-date=15 November 2022|access-date=11 December 2024|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}{{Cite web|last=Gilpin|first=Matt|date=26 November 2022|title=Bianca Belair, Alexa Bliss, Asuka, Mia Yim & Becky Lynch def. Bayley, Dakota Kai, IYO SKY, Nikki Cross & Rhea Ripley in Women's WarGames Match|url=https://www.wwe.com/survivor-series-2022/womens-wargames-match-results|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221127060238/https://www.wwe.com/survivor-series-2022/womens-wargames-match-results|archive-date=27 November 2022|access-date=11 December 2024|publisher=WWE}} On the following episode of Raw, The Judgment Day defeated The O.C. in an eight-person mixed tag team match, ending their feud.{{cite news|last1=Brookhouse|first1=Brent|date=28 November 2022|title=WWE Raw results, recap, grades: Kevin Owens ends friendship with Sami Zayn, beats Jey Uso in main event|url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-raw-results-recap-grades-kevin-owens-ends-friendship-with-sami-zayn-beats-jey-uso-in-main-event/live/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221205191143/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-raw-results-recap-grades-kevin-owens-ends-friendship-with-sami-zayn-beats-jey-uso-in-main-event/live/|archive-date=5 December 2022|access-date=5 December 2022|work=CBSSports.com}}
File:Rhea Ripley, April 2024 (cropped).jpg in April 2024]]
At the Royal Rumble on 28 January 2023, Ripley appeared at ringside during the men's Royal Rumble match to assist her stablemates in their attack on Edge, only to be speared by Phoenix. Later that night, Ripley won the women's Royal Rumble match as the first entrant by last eliminating Liv Morgan, who entered the match at number 2. With this victory, Ripley became the fourth wrestler (after Shawn Michaels in 1995, Chris Benoit in 2004, and Edge in 2021) and the first woman to win the Royal Rumble as the first entrant. She also spent the longest time in a women's Royal Rumble match at 1:01:08; Morgan was officially recorded as lasting one second less.{{Cite web|last=Miller|first=Gregory|date=28 January 2023|title=Rhea Ripley won the Women's Royal Rumble Match to earn a Women's Champion at WrestleMania|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2023/womens-royal-rumble-match-results|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230129054804/https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2023/womens-royal-rumble-match-results|archive-date=29 January 2023|access-date=11 December 2024|website=|publisher=WWE}} On the following episode of Raw, Ripley declared that she would challenge Charlotte Flair for the SmackDown Women's Championship at WrestleMania 39.{{cite news|last1=Keller|first1=Wade|author-link=Wade Keller|date=30 January 2023|title=1/30 WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW RESULTS: Keller's report on Cody celebrating Rumble win, Ripley declares WM choice, Gargano vs. Corbin and Seth vs. Gable|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/01/30/1-23-wwe-monday-night-raw-results-kellers-report-on-cody-celebrating-rumble-win-ripley-declares-wm-choice-gargano-vs-corbin-and-seth-vs-gable/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230201065831/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/01/30/1-23-wwe-monday-night-raw-results-kellers-report-on-cody-celebrating-rumble-win-ripley-declares-wm-choice-gargano-vs-corbin-and-seth-vs-gable/|archive-date=1 February 2023|access-date=31 January 2023|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}} On Night 1 of WrestleMania 39 on 1 April, Ripley defeated Flair to win the title. With this win, Ripley became the seventh Women's Triple Crown champion, the fifth Women's Grand Slam champion, and the youngest grand slam champion (male or female) in WWE history at 26.{{Cite web|last=Gilpin|first=Matt|date=1 April 2023|title=Rhea Ripley def Charlotte Flair to capture the SmackDown Women's Champion|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/39/charlotte-flair-vs-rhea-ripley-results|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402035612/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/39/charlotte-flair-vs-rhea-ripley-results|archive-date=2 April 2023|access-date=11 December 2024|publisher=WWE}}
At Backlash on 6 May, Ripley successfully defended the SmackDown Women's Championship in her first title defense against Zelina Vega.{{Cite web|last=Gilpin|first=Matt|date=6 May 2023|title=SmackDown Women's Champion Rhea Ripley def. Zelina Vega|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/2023/rhea-ripley-vs-zelina-vega-results|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230507112826/https://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/2023/rhea-ripley-vs-zelina-vega-results|archive-date=7 May 2023|access-date=7 May 2023|website=|publisher=WWE}} At Night of Champions on 27 May, Ripley retained the title against Natalya in a squash match that lasted 70 seconds.{{Cite web|date=27 May 2023|title=SmackDown Women's Champion Rhea Ripley def. Natalya|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/nightofchampions/2023/rhea-ripley-vs-natalya-results|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230528055230/https://www.wwe.com/shows/nightofchampions/2023/rhea-ripley-vs-natalya-results|archive-date=28 May 2023|access-date=11 December 2024|publisher=WWE}} On 12 June episode of Raw, the SmackDown Women's Championship was renamed to the Women's World Championship and Ripley was presented a brand-new championship belt.{{Cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|date=12 June 2023|title=WWE Raw results (6/12): Powell's live review of Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn vs. Gunther and Ludwig Kaiser for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Titles, Matt Riddle vs. Damian Priest in a Money in the Bank qualifier, Cody Rhodes vs. The Miz|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/06/12/wwe-raw-results-6-12-powells-live-review-of-undisputed-wwe-tag-team-champions-kevin-owens-and-sami-zayn-vs-gunther-and-ludwig-kaiser-in-a-non-title-match-matt-riddle-vs-damian-priest-in-a-mone/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230613003711/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/06/12/wwe-raw-results-6-12-powells-live-review-of-undisputed-wwe-tag-team-champions-kevin-owens-and-sami-zayn-vs-gunther-and-ludwig-kaiser-in-a-non-title-match-matt-riddle-vs-damian-priest-in-a-mone/|archive-date=13 June 2023|access-date=12 June 2023|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}} On 3 July episode of Raw, Ripley defeated Natalya once again to retain the title.{{Cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|date=3 July 2023|title=WWE Raw results (7/3): Powell's live review of the MITB fallout show, Rhea Ripley vs. Natalya for the Women's World Championship, World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins vs. Dominik Mysterio, Damian Priest vs. Shinsuke Nakamura|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/07/03/wwe-raw-results-7-3-powells-live-review-of-the-mitb-fallout-show-rhea-ripley-vs-natalya-for-the-womens-world-championship/|access-date=4 July 2023|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|archive-date=4 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230704171057/http://prowrestling.net/site/2023/07/03/wwe-raw-results-7-3-powells-live-review-of-the-mitb-fallout-show-rhea-ripley-vs-natalya-for-the-womens-world-championship/|url-status=live}} At Payback on 2 September, Ripley helped Bálor and Priest win the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship after spearing Kevin Owens through the barricade. Later that night, Ripley retained her title against Raquel Rodriguez after a distraction from Dominik.{{cite web|last=Keller|first=Wade|author-link=Wade Keller|date=2 September 2023|title=WWE Payback results (9/2): Keller's report on Seth Rollins vs. Shinsuke Nakamura, Trish Stratus vs. Becky Lynch in a cage, Theory vs. Mysterio, LA Knight vs. Miz, Cody on Waller Effect|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/09/02/wwe-payback-results-9-2-kellers-report-on-seth-rollins-vs-shinsuke-nakamura-trish-stratus-vs-becky-lynch-in-a-cage-theory-vs-mysterio-la-knight-vs-miz-cody-on-waller-effect/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230905164139/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/09/02/wwe-payback-results-9-2-kellers-report-on-seth-rollins-vs-shinsuke-nakamura-trish-stratus-vs-becky-lynch-in-a-cage-theory-vs-mysterio-la-knight-vs-miz-cody-on-waller-effect/|archive-date=5 September 2023|access-date=18 October 2023|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}} On 11 September episode of Raw, Ripley defeated Rodriguez in a rematch to retain the title after interference from the returning Nia Jax, who attacked Ripley after the match.{{cite web|last=Tessier|first=Colin|date=11 September 2023|title=Nia Jax Returns On 9/11 WWE Raw, Attacks Rhea Ripley And Raquel Rodriguez|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/nia-jax-returns-911-wwe-raw-attacks-rhea-ripley-and-raquel-rodriguez|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231017104801/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/nia-jax-returns-911-wwe-raw-attacks-rhea-ripley-and-raquel-rodriguez|archive-date=17 October 2023|access-date=12 September 2023|work=Fightful.com}} At Crown Jewel on 4 November, Ripley defeated Jax, Rodriguez, Zoey Stark and Shayna Baszler, who Ripley pinned, to retain her title in a fatal five-way match.{{Cite web|date=4 November 2023|title=Crown Jewel: Roman Reigns retains, Logan Paul new U.S. champ|url=https://www.espn.co.uk/wwe/story/_/id/38814935/wwe-crown-jewel-live-results-analysis-2023-roman-reigns-la-knight|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240110195348/https://www.espn.co.uk/wwe/story/_/id/38814935/wwe-crown-jewel-live-results-analysis-2023-roman-reigns-la-knight|archive-date=10 January 2024|access-date=5 November 2023|website=ESPN.com}} At Survivor Series WarGames on 25 November, Ripley defeated Stark to retain her title.{{cite news|last=Keller|first=Wade|author-link=Wade Keller|date=25 November 2023|title=WWE Survivor Series results (11/25): Keller's report on WarGames matches, Ripley vs. Stark, Gunther vs. Miz, Dragon Lee vs. Escobar|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/11/25/wwe-survivor-series-results-11-25-kellers-report-on-wargames-matches-ripley-vs-stark-gunther-vs-miz-dragon-lee-vs-escobar/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231126221457/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/11/25/wwe-survivor-series-results-11-25-kellers-report-on-wargames-matches-ripley-vs-stark-gunther-vs-miz-dragon-lee-vs-escobar/|archive-date=26 November 2023|access-date=25 November 2023|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}
At Day 1 on 1 January 2024, Ripley defeated Ivy Nile to retain the title.{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Raw results (1/1): Powell's live review of Day 1 with Seth Rollins vs. Drew McIntyre for the World Heavyweight Championship, Rhea Ripley vs. Ivy Nile for the Women's World Championship, Becky Lynch vs. Nia Jax|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/01/01/wwe-raw-results-1-1-powells-live-review-of-day-1-with-seth-rollins-vs-drew-mcintyre-for-the-world-heavyweight-championship-rhea-ripley-vs-ivy-nile-for-the-womens-world-championship-becky-ly/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=1 January 2024|access-date=1 January 2024|archive-date=2 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240102010745/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/01/01/wwe-raw-results-1-1-powells-live-review-of-day-1-with-seth-rollins-vs-drew-mcintyre-for-the-world-heavyweight-championship-rhea-ripley-vs-ivy-nile-for-the-womens-world-championship-becky-ly/|url-status=live}} On 24 February, at Elimination Chamber: Perth in her home country of Australia, Ripley successfully defended her title against Jax in the main event.{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Elimination Chamber results: Powell's live review of Rhea Ripley vs. Nia Jax for the Women's World Championship, Elimination Chamber matches, Grayson Waller Effect with Seth Rollins and Cody Rhodes|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/02/24/wwe-elimination-chamber-results-powells-live-review-of-rhea-ripley-vs-nia-jax-for-the-womens-world-championship-elimination-chamber-matches-grayson-waller-effect-with-seth-rollins-and-cody-rho/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=24 February 2024|access-date=24 February 2024|archive-date=25 February 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240225065120/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/02/24/wwe-elimination-chamber-results-powells-live-review-of-rhea-ripley-vs-nia-jax-for-the-womens-world-championship-elimination-chamber-matches-grayson-waller-effect-with-seth-rollins-and-cody-rho/|url-status=live}} On Night 1 of WrestleMania XL on 6 April, Ripley defeated Becky Lynch to retain the title.{{Cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|date=6 April 2024|title=WrestleMania XL results: Powell's live review of night one with The Rock and Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins and Cody Rhodes, Rhea Ripley vs. Becky Lynch for the Women's World Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/04/06/wrestlemania-xl-results-powells-live-review-of-night-one-with-the-rock-and-roman-reigns-vs-seth-rollins-and-cody-rhodes-rhea-ripley-vs-becky-lynch-for-the-womens-world-championship/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240407003451/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/04/06/wrestlemania-xl-results-powells-live-review-of-night-one-with-the-rock-and-roman-reigns-vs-seth-rollins-and-cody-rhodes-rhea-ripley-vs-becky-lynch-for-the-womens-world-championship/|archive-date=7 April 2024|access-date=7 April 2024|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}
== Feud with Liv Morgan and Judgment Day's betrayal (2024–2025) ==
On 8 April episode of Raw, Ripley was attacked in a backstage segment by Liv Morgan, during which Ripley legitimately injured her right arm and was forced to vacate the championship the following week, ending her reign at 380 days, tying Bayley's record as the longest-reigning Women's World Champion.{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|date=8 April 2024|title=WWE Raw results (4/8): Powell's live review of the night after WrestleMania XL edition|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/04/08/wwe-raw-results-4-8-powells-live-review-of-the-night-after-wrestlemania-xl-edition/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240409143029/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/04/08/wwe-raw-results-4-8-powells-live-review-of-the-night-after-wrestlemania-xl-edition/|archive-date=9 April 2024|access-date=11 December 2024|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}{{Cite web|date=15 April 2024|title=Breaking news: Rhea Ripley vacates the Women's World Championship due to injury|url=https://www.wwe.com/article/breaking-news-rhea-ripley-vacates-the-womens-world-championship-due-to-injury|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240417154747/https://www.wwe.com/article/breaking-news-rhea-ripley-vacates-the-womens-world-championship-due-to-injury|archive-date=17 April 2024|access-date=11 December 2024|publisher=WWE}} During Ripley's absence, the storyline continued when Morgan began seducing Dominik, who resisted Morgan's efforts, but accidentally helped her win the Women's World Championship from Lynch at King and Queen of the Ring.{{Cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|date=25 May 2024|title=WWE King and Queen of the Ring results: Powell's live review of Cody Rhodes vs. Logan Paul for the WWE Title, Gunther vs. Randy Orton in the KOTR finals, Nia Jax vs. Lyra Valkyria in the QOTR finals|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/05/25/wwe-king-and-queen-of-the-ring-results-powells-live-review-of-cody-rhodes-vs-logan-paul-for-the-wwe-title-gunther-vs-randy-orton-in-the-kotr-finals-nia-jax-vs-lyra-valkyria-in-the-qotr-finals/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240905152510/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/05/25/wwe-king-and-queen-of-the-ring-results-powells-live-review-of-cody-rhodes-vs-logan-paul-for-the-wwe-title-gunther-vs-randy-orton-in-the-kotr-finals-nia-jax-vs-lyra-valkyria-in-the-qotr-finals/|archive-date=5 September 2024|access-date=9 July 2024|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}} Morgan also began interfering in The Judgment Day's matches to their advantage.{{Cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|date=24 June 2024|title=WWE Raw results (6/24): Powell's live review of Wyatt Sicks follow-up, Bron Breakker vs. Ludwig Kaiser, Triple Threat qualifiers for the Money in the Bank ladder matches|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/06/24/wwe-raw-results-6-24-powells-live-review-of-wyatt-sicks-follow-up-bron-breakker-vs-ludwig-kaiser-triple-threat-qualifiers-for-the-money-in-the-bank-ladder-matches|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240625030820/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/06/24/wwe-raw-results-6-24-powells-live-review-of-wyatt-sicks-follow-up-bron-breakker-vs-ludwig-kaiser-triple-threat-qualifiers-for-the-money-in-the-bank-ladder-matches/|archive-date=25 June 2024|access-date=9 July 2024|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}} After a three-month hiatus, Ripley returned on 8 July episode of Raw, confronting Morgan and Dominik.{{Cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|date=8 July 2024|title=WWE Raw results (7/8): Powell's live review of the MITB fallout show with Liv Morgan and Dominik Mysterio vs. Rey Mysterio and Zelina Vega, Jey Uso vs. Chad Gable|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/07/08/wwe-raw-results-7-8-powells-live-review-of-the-mitb-fallout-show-with-liv-morgan-and-dominik-mysterio-vs-rey-mysterio-and-zelina-vega-jey-uso-vs-chad-gable/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240715181534/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/07/08/wwe-raw-results-7-8-powells-live-review-of-the-mitb-fallout-show-with-liv-morgan-and-dominik-mysterio-vs-rey-mysterio-and-zelina-vega-jey-uso-vs-chad-gable/|archive-date=15 July 2024|access-date=9 July 2024|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}File:Rhea Ripley and Damian Priest 080324 (cropped).jpg in August 2024]]At SummerSlam on 3 August, Ripley was unsuccessful in regaining the title from Morgan after interference from Dominik, giving Ripley her first pinfall loss since May 2022. After the match, Dominik turned on Ripley and kissed Morgan, ending their partnership and fully turning Ripley face for the first time since April 2022.{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE SummerSlam results: Powell's review of Cody Rhodes vs. Solo Sikoa in a Bloodline Rules match for the WWE Championship, Damian Priest vs. Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/08/03/wwe-summerslam-results-powells-review-of-cody-rhodes-vs-solo-sikoa-in-a-bloodline-rules-match-for-the-wwe-championship-damian-priest-vs-gunther-for-the-world-heavyweight-championship/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=3 August 2024|access-date=3 August 2024|archive-date=3 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803201521/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/08/03/wwe-summerslam-results-powells-review-of-cody-rhodes-vs-solo-sikoa-in-a-bloodline-rules-match-for-the-wwe-championship-damian-priest-vs-gunther-for-the-world-heavyweight-championship/|url-status=live}} On the following episode of Raw, Bálor officially kicked Priest and Ripley out of the group, and followed up with the introduction of the "new" Judgment Day, consisting of himself, Dominik, JD McDonagh, and the new additions of both Carlito (who became an associate member of the group during Ripley's hiatus now an official member) and Morgan. Later that night, during Priest's match against McDonagh, he was ambushed by Bálor and the rest of The Judgment Day, until Ripley came out to save him. Priest and Ripley would afterwards embrace each other, staying together as a team and going by their unofficial tag team name, The Terror Twins.{{Cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|date=5 August 2024|title=WWE Raw results (8/5): Powell's live review of Gunther's first appearance as World Heavyweight Champion, CM Punk and Drew McIntyre, Sheamus vs. Ludwig Kaiser|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/08/05/wwe-raw-results-8-5-powells-live-review-of-gunthers-first-appearance-as-world-heavyweight-champion-cm-punk-and-drew-mcintyre-sheamus-vs-ludwig-kaiser/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240823222727/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/08/05/wwe-raw-results-8-5-powells-live-review-of-gunthers-first-appearance-as-world-heavyweight-champion-cm-punk-and-drew-mcintyre-sheamus-vs-ludwig-kaiser/|archive-date=23 August 2024|access-date=11 December 2024|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}} At Bash in Berlin on 31 August, Ripley and Priest defeated Mysterio and Morgan despite interference from The Judgment Day, with Ripley pinning Morgan.{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/08/31/wwe-bash-in-berlin-results-mcguires-review-of-gunther-vs-randy-orton-for-the-world-heavyweight-title-cody-rhodes-vs-kevin-owens-for-the-wwe-championship-cm-punk-vs-drew-mcintyre-in-a-strap-mat/|title=WWE Bash in Berlin results: McGuire's review of Gunther vs. Randy Orton for the World Heavyweight Title, Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens for the WWE Championship, CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre in a strap match|first=Colin|last=McGuire|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=31 August 2024|access-date=31 August 2024|archive-date=31 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240831163139/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/08/31/wwe-bash-in-berlin-results-mcguires-review-of-gunther-vs-randy-orton-for-the-world-heavyweight-title-cody-rhodes-vs-kevin-owens-for-the-wwe-championship-cm-punk-vs-drew-mcintyre-in-a-strap-mat/|url-status=live}} At Bad Blood on 5 October, Ripley defeated Morgan by disqualification after being attacked by the returning Raquel Rodriguez. However, since championships do not change hands via disqualification or countout unless otherwise stipulated, Morgan remained champion.{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Bad Blood results: Powell's review of Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes vs. Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu, CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre in a Hell in a Cell match|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/10/05/wwe-bad-blood-results-powells-review-of-roman-reigns-and-cody-rhodes-vs-solo-sikoa-and-jacob-fatu-cm-punk-vs-drew-mcintyre-in-a-hell-in-a-cell-match/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=5 October 2024|access-date=5 October 2024|archive-date=6 October 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241006115412/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/10/05/wwe-bad-blood-results-powells-review-of-roman-reigns-and-cody-rhodes-vs-solo-sikoa-and-jacob-fatu-cm-punk-vs-drew-mcintyre-in-a-hell-in-a-cell-match/|url-status=live}}
On 29 October episode of NXT, Ripley was attacked by Morgan and Rodriguez in the WWE Performance Center parking lot.{{Cite web|last=Moore|first=John|date=29 October 2024|title=NXT TV results (10/29): Moore's review of Nathan Frazer and Axiom vs. Je'Von Evans and Cedric Alexander for the NXT Tag Team Titles, Zaria's in-ring debut|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/10/29/nxt-tv-results-10-29-moores-review-of-nathan-frazer-and-axiom-vs-jevon-evans-and-cedric-alexander-for-the-nxt-tag-team-titles-zarias-in-ring-debut/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241212003945/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/10/29/nxt-tv-results-10-29-moores-review-of-nathan-frazer-and-axiom-vs-jevon-evans-and-cedric-alexander-for-the-nxt-tag-team-titles-zarias-in-ring-debut/|archive-date=12 December 2024|access-date=11 December 2024|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}} This was reportedly done to write her off television due to a legitimate orbital bone injury suffered the previous week; the injury was announced by WWE the next day and attributed in storyline to the attack.{{Cite web|date=30 October 2024|title=DEVELOPING STORY: Injury update on Rhea Ripley|url=https://www.wwe.com/article/injury-update-rhea-ripley|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241212003738/https://www.wwe.com/article/injury-update-rhea-ripley|archive-date=12 December 2024|access-date=11 December 2024|publisher=WWE}}{{cite web|last=Johnson|first=Mike|date=31 October 2024|title=More on Rhea Ripley Injury|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/189512/more-on-rhea-ripley-injury.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241123053636/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/189512/more-on-rhea-ripley-injury.html|archive-date=23 November 2024|access-date=31 October 2024|work=PWInsider.com}} On 18 November episode of Raw, Ripley made a surprise return wearing a protective face shield, challenging the opposition to a WarGames match.{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|date=18 November 2024|title=WWE Raw results (11/18): Powell's live review of Bronson Reed vs. Seth Rollins, Bron Breakker vs. Sheamus for the Intercontinental Title, War Raiders vs. Dominik Mysterio and Carlito|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/11/18/wwe-raw-results-11-18-powells-live-review-of-bronson-reed-vs-seth-rollins-bron-breakker-vs-sheamus-for-the-intercontinental-title-war-raiders-vs-dominik-mysterio-and-carlito/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241119014243/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/11/18/wwe-raw-results-11-18-powells-live-review-of-bronson-reed-vs-seth-rollins-bron-breakker-vs-sheamus-for-the-intercontinental-title-war-raiders-vs-dominik-mysterio-and-carlito/|archive-date=19 November 2024|access-date=20 November 2024|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}} At Survivor Series WarGames on 30 November, Ripley, Bianca Belair, Bayley, Iyo Sky and Naomi defeated Morgan, Rodriguez, Nia Jax, Tiffany Stratton and Candice LeRae in a WarGames match, with Ripley pinning Morgan.{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|date=30 November 2024|title=WWE Survivor Series WarGames results: Powell's review of OG Bloodline and CM Punk vs. The Bloodline and Bronson Reed in a WarGames match, women's WarGames match, three title matches|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/11/30/wwe-survivor-series-wargames-results-powells-review-of-og-bloodline-and-cm-punk-vs-the-bloodline-and-bronson-reed-in-a-wargames-match-womens-wargames-match-three-title-matches/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241201192138/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/11/30/wwe-survivor-series-wargames-results-powells-review-of-og-bloodline-and-cm-punk-vs-the-bloodline-and-bronson-reed-in-a-wargames-match-womens-wargames-match-three-title-matches/|archive-date=1 December 2024|access-date=30 November 2024|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}
== Women's World Champion and various feuds (2025–present) ==
At the Raw premiere on Netflix on 6 January 2025, Ripley defeated Morgan to win the Women's World Championship for the second time despite interference from Dominik and Rodriguez, ending their feud.{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|date=6 January 2025|title=WWE Raw results (1/6): Powell's live review of the Netflix premiere with CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins, Solo Sikoa vs. Roman Reigns in a Tribal Combat match, The Rock, John Cena, Logan Paul|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/01/06/wwe-raw-results-1-6-powells-live-review-of-the-netflix-premiere-with-cm-punk-vs-seth-rollins-solo-sikoa-vs-roman-reigns-in-a-tribal-combat-match-the-rock-john-cena-logan-paul/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250114161211/https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/01/06/wwe-raw-results-1-6-powells-live-review-of-the-netflix-premiere-with-cm-punk-vs-seth-rollins-solo-sikoa-vs-roman-reigns-in-a-tribal-combat-match-the-rock-john-cena-logan-paul/|archive-date=14 January 2025|access-date=6 January 2025|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}} At Saturday Night's Main Event on 25 January, Ripley defeated Jax to retain the title.{{cite web|last=Mueller|first=Chris|date=26 January 2025|title=WWE Saturday Night's Main Event 2 Results: Winners, Live Grades, Reaction, Highlights|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10152248-wwe-saturday-nights-main-event-2-results-winners-live-grades-reaction-highlights|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250128033030/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10152248-wwe-saturday-nights-main-event-2-results-winners-live-grades-reaction-highlights|archive-date=28 January 2025|access-date=24 March 2025|website=Bleacher Report}} On 3 March episode of Raw, Ripley lost the title to Sky after being distracted by the Elimination Chamber match winner Belair, ending her second reign at 56 days.{{Cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|date=3 March 2025|title=WWE Raw results (3/3): Powell's live review of Rhea Ripley vs. Iyo Sky for the Women's World Championship, War Raiders vs. The Creeds for the World Tag Titles, Elimination Chamber fallout|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/03/03/wwe-raw-results-3-3-powells-live-review-of-rhea-ripley-vs-iyo-sky-for-the-womens-world-championship-war-raiders-vs-the-creeds-for-the-world-tag-titles-elimination-chamber-fallout/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250310115933/https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/03/03/wwe-raw-results-3-3-powells-live-review-of-rhea-ripley-vs-iyo-sky-for-the-womens-world-championship-war-raiders-vs-the-creeds-for-the-world-tag-titles-elimination-chamber-fallout/|archive-date=10 March 2025|access-date=24 March 2025|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}} On March 31 episode of Raw, Ripley unsuccessfully challenged Sky for the title in a rematch with Belair as the special guest referee, but the match ended in a double disqualification. On Night 2 of WrestleMania 41, Ripley failed to regain the title from Sky in a critically acclaimed triple threat match also involving Belair, whom Sky pinned.{{Cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|date=20 April 2025|title=WrestleMania 41 results: Powell's live review of night two with Cody Rhodes vs. John Cena for the WWE Championship, Iyo Sky vs. Bianca Belair vs. Rhea Ripley for the Women's World Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/04/20/wrestlemania-41-results-powells-live-review-of-night-two-with-cody-rhodes-vs-john-cena-for-the-wwe-championship-iyo-sky-vs-bianca-belair-vs-rhea-ripley-for-the-womens-world-championship/|access-date=21 April 2025|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|language=en-US}} Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter rated the match five stars, making it the first women’s match in WWE history to receive such a rating.{{Cite journal|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer|date=25 April 2025|title=April 28, 2025 Observer Newsletter: WWE WrestleMania 41 week recap, Rock drama|journal=Wrestling Observer Newsletter|location=Campbell, California|issn=1083-9593}}
On the 19 May episode of Raw, Ripley defeated Kairi Sane and Zoey Stark in a triple threat match to qualify for the women’s Money in the Bank ladder match at the namesake event,{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Raw results (5/19): Powell's live review of Jey Uso vs. Bron Breakker in a non-title match, Rhea Ripley vs. Kairi Sane vs. Zoey Stark, and Becky Lynch vs. Roxanne Perez vs. Natalya in MITB qualifiers|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/05/19/wwe-raw-results-5-19-powells-live-review-of-jey-uso-vs-bron-breakker-in-a-non-title-match-rhea-ripley-vs-kairi-sane-vs-zoey-stark-and-becky-lynch-vs-roxanne-perez-vs-natalya-in-mitb-qualif/|date=May 19, 2025|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=May 19, 2025}} which was won by Naomi.{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/06/07/wwe-money-in-the-bank-results-powells-review-of-john-cena-and-logan-paul-vs-jey-uso-and-cody-rhodes-two-mitb-ladder-matches-lyra-valkyria-vs-becky-lynch-for-the-womens-intercontinental-title/|title=WWE Money in the Bank results: Powell’s review of John Cena and Logan Paul vs. Jey Uso and Cody Rhodes, two MITB ladder matches, Lyra Valkyria vs. Becky Lynch for the Women’s Intercontinental Title|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|first=Jason|last=Powell|date=June 7, 2025|access-date=June 8, 2025}}
Other media
Bennett made her video game debut as a playable character in WWE 2K20{{cite web|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/wwe-2k20-roster/9/|title=WWE 2K20 roster: every confirmed wrestler, including Hulk Hogan, Bray Wyatt & Mick Foley|last=Wilson|first=Ben|date=12 December 2019|work=GamesRadar+|access-date=2 April 2021|quote=Keith Lee, Rhea Ripley, Trent Seven and Humberto Carrillo all debut on the WWE 2K20 roster|archive-date=3 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210903050903/https://www.gamesradar.com/wwe-2k20-roster/9/|url-status=live}} and subsequently in WWE 2K Battlegrounds,{{cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/wwe-2k-battlegrounds-full-roster-revealed-aj-styles-and-finn-balor-confirmed-for-launch|title=WWE 2K Battleground's Full Roster Revealed, AJ Styles and Finn Balor Confirmed for Launch|last=Bankhurst|first=Adam|date=16 August 2020|work=IGN|access-date=23 March 2021|archive-date=17 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200817003935/https://www.ign.com/articles/wwe-2k-battlegrounds-full-roster-revealed-aj-styles-and-finn-balor-confirmed-for-launch|url-status=live}} WWE 2K22{{cite web|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/wwe-2k22-roster/|title=WWE 2K22 roster guide tracking every confirmed wrestler|last=Wilson|first=Ben|date=2 March 2022|work=GamesRadar+|access-date=11 March 2022|archive-date=11 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220311183211/https://www.gamesradar.com/wwe-2k22-roster/|url-status=live}} and WWE 2K23.{{cite web|last=Wilson|first=Ben|date=20 February 2023|title=WWE 2K23 roster reveal with every confirmed wrestler|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/wwe-2k23-roster/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230223072613/https://www.gamesradar.com/wwe-2k23-roster/|archive-date=23 February 2023|access-date=23 February 2023|website=GamesRadar+}} Bennett is the cover star for the deluxe edition of WWE 2K24 alongside Bianca Belair.{{Cite web|last=Gelston|first=Dan|date=22 January 2024|title=WWE stars Cody Rhodes, Rhea Ripley, Bianca Belair headline 2K24 covers|url=https://apnews.com/article/wrestlemania-2k-wwe-rhodes-87862b447b1102b4694fe1cc3a81fe9d|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240122145021/https://apnews.com/article/wrestlemania-2k-wwe-rhodes-87862b447b1102b4694fe1cc3a81fe9d|archive-date=22 January 2024|access-date=22 January 2024|website=AP News|language=en}} Bennett also appears in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III as an unlockable operator within the Season 5 battle pass, part of a larger WWE promotion in the game.{{cite news|last1=Lambert|first1=Jeremy|title=Rhea Ripley Featured In Call Of Duty Season 5 Trailer|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/rhea-ripley-featured-call-duty-season-5-trailer|access-date=17 July 2024|work=Fightful|date=17 July 2024|archive-date=9 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240909122803/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/rhea-ripley-featured-call-duty-season-5-trailer|url-status=live}}
Personal life
Bennett cites watching The Miz as an inspiration growing up.{{cite tweet|title=1) Rhea Ripley is gonna be a major star in the very near future. 2) Her fun fact being that she grew up watching The Miz made me feel old. #WWEMYC|user=ryansatin|date=6 September 2018|access-date=12 September 2018|number=1037907799869554689}} In addition to wrestling, Bennett is also trained in or practices swimming, karate, rugby, netball, and soccer.{{cite news|last=Williamson|first=Brett|title=Adelaide wrestler Demi Bennett in training for dream career with WWE|newspaper=ABC News|date=19 July 2016|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-07-19/adelaide-wrestler-demi-bennett-eyes-off-wwe-career/7640340|publisher=ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)|access-date=12 September 2018|archive-date=17 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181017182455/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-07-19/adelaide-wrestler-demi-bennett-eyes-off-wwe-career/7640340|url-status=live}} She is a supporter of the Adelaide Football Club.{{cite tweet|title=Go Crows!!! #AFLGrandFinal2017 #WeFlyAsOne|user=RheaRipley_WWE|date=29 September 2017|access-date=12 September 2018|number=913986258283745280}}
As of 2022, she has been in a relationship with fellow Australian wrestler Matthew Adams, known professionally as Buddy Matthews.{{cite web|url=https://superluchas.com/buddy-matthews-reacciono-al-regreso-de-rhea-ripley-a-wwe-raw/|title=Buddy Matthews reaccionó al regreso de Rhea Ripley a WWE Raw|last=Rendon|first=Ricardo|date=26 July 2022|work=Súper Luchas|access-date=24 February 2024|archive-date=25 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240125160437/https://superluchas.com/buddy-matthews-reacciono-al-regreso-de-rhea-ripley-a-wwe-raw/|url-status=live}} In August 2023, Bennett and Adams got engaged, and in June 2024, they married.{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/rhea-ripley-and-buddy-matthews-announce-engagement|title=Rhea Ripley And Buddy Matthews Announce Engagement|first=Jeremy|last=Lambert|website=Fightful.com|date=9 August 2023|access-date=9 September 2024|archive-date=24 February 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240224225524/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/rhea-ripley-and-buddy-matthews-announce-engagement|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=Lowson|first=Thomas|date=26 June 2024|title=Till Death: WWE's Rhea Ripley & AEW's Buddy Matthews Are Married|url=https://www.sescoops.com/wwe/wwes-rhea-ripley-aews-buddy-matthes-married|access-date=27 June 2024|website=SEScoops {{!}} WWE News, Wrestling Analysis, Event Coverage, Results & Interviews|language=en}}
Bennett is a fan of the bands Ice Nine Kills, Falling in Reverse and Motionless in White,{{cite news|author=Chris Stephens|date=31 March 2020|title=Rhea Ripley Says She's Morphing Into Metal Singer Chris Motionless|url=https://www.sescoops.com/news/rhea-ripley-says-shes-morphing-into-metal-singer-chris-motionless|newspaper=Se Scoops | Wrestling News, Results & Interviews|publisher=SEScoops|access-date=21 August 2023|archive-date=9 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240909122640/https://www.sescoops.com/news/rhea-ripley-says-shes-morphing-into-metal-singer-chris-motionless|url-status=live}}{{cite web|author=Graham Hartmann|date=30 March 2020|title=WWE's Rhea Ripley: I've Been Morphing Into Chris Motioness – Interview|url=https://loudwire.com/wwe-rhea-ripley-chris-motioness-interview/|publisher=Loudwire|access-date=21 August 2023|archive-date=9 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240909122711/https://loudwire.com/wwe-rhea-ripley-chris-motioness-interview/|url-status=live}} the latter of which co-wrote her WWE theme song "Demon In Your Dreams"{{Citation|title=WWE: Demon In Your Dreams (Rhea Ripley) [feat. Motionless In White] by def rebel on Apple Music|date=19 September 2022|url=https://music.apple.com/gb/album/wwe-demon-in-your-dreams-rhea-ripley-feat-motionless/1643937360|access-date=16 April 2024|language=en-GB|archive-date=10 July 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240710145959/https://music.apple.com/gb/album/wwe-demon-in-your-dreams-rhea-ripley-feat-motionless/1643937360|url-status=live}} and performed the song live for Bennett's entrance at WrestleMania XL.{{Cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miP4sJfpPvU|title=Motionless In White perform Rhea Ripley's entrance theme at Wrestlemania XL|language=en|access-date=16 April 2024|via=www.youtube.com|archive-date=9 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240909122736/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miP4sJfpPvU|url-status=live}}
Filmography
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Championships and accomplishments
File:Rhea Ripley 2024.jpg and longest-reigning Women's World Champion.]]
File:Rhea Ripley 2020.jpg NXT Women's Champion.]]
- CBS Sports
- Breakthrough Wrestler of the Year (2019){{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/2019-wrestling-awards-kofi-kingstons-wwe-title-win-at-wrestlemania-is-the-moment-of-the-year/|title=2019 Wrestling Awards: Kofi Kingston's WWE title win at WrestleMania is the Moment of the Year|last=Crosby|first=Jack|date=1 January 2020|website=CBS Sports|access-date=2 January 2020|archive-date=29 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201129020452/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/2019-wrestling-awards-kofi-kingstons-wwe-title-win-at-wrestlemania-is-the-moment-of-the-year/|url-status=live}}
- ESPN
- Female Wrestler of the Year (2023){{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/39180531/pro-wrestling-2023-awards-which-stars-had-best-year|title=Pro Wrestling 2023 awards: The best male and female wrestler, feud, faction, promo and more|work=ESPN|author=ESPN.com|date=26 December 2023|access-date=29 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231228102326/https://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/39180531/pro-wrestling-2023-awards-which-stars-had-best-year|archive-date=28 December 2023|url-status=live}}
- Ranked No. 2 of the 30 best Pro Wrestlers Under 30 in 2023{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/38118887/from-mjf-rhea-ripley-el-hijo-del-vikingo-wwe-aew-njpw-30-best-pro-wrestlers-30|title=From MJF and Rhea to...a Viking? Here are the 30 best pro wrestlers under 30|work=ESPN|first1=Brandon|last1=Caldwell|first2=Marc|last2=Raimondi|date=3 August 2023|access-date=20 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231117180627/https://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/38118887/from-mjf-rhea-ripley-el-hijo-del-vikingo-wwe-aew-njpw-30-best-pro-wrestlers-30|archive-date=17 November 2023|url-status=live}}
- New York Post
- Faction of the Year (2023) {{small|as part of The Judgment Day}}{{cite web|url=https://nypost.com/2023/12/26/sports/the-posts-2024-pro-wrestling-awards/|title=The Post's 2023 pro wrestling awards|work=New York Post|first=Joseph|last=Staszewski|date=26 December 2023|access-date=29 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231227120049/https://nypost.com/2023/12/26/sports/the-posts-2024-pro-wrestling-awards/|archive-date=27 December 2023|url-status=live}}
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- Faction of the Year (2023) {{small| as part of The Judgment Day}}
- Match of the Year (2023) {{small| vs. Charlotte Flair at WrestleMania 39}}
- Woman of the Year (2023)
- Ranked No. 11 of the top 100 female wrestlers in the PWI Women's 100 in 2020{{cite web|title=The PWI Top 100 Female Wrestlers 2020: Full List|date=15 October 2020|url=https://wrestlingtravel.org/2020/10/15/the-pwi-top-100-female-wrestlers-2020-full-list/|publisher=Wrestling Travel|access-date=28 October 2020|archive-date=25 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201025102211/https://wrestlingtravel.org/2020/10/15/the-pwi-top-100-female-wrestlers-2020-full-list/|url-status=live}}
- Ranked No. 1 of the top 250 female wrestlers in the PWI Women's 250 in 2023{{Cite web|last=LAMBERT|first=JEREMY|title=Rhea Ripley Tops 2023 PWI Women's 250|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/rhea-ripley-tops-2023-pwi-women-s-250|access-date=10 November 2023|website=Fightful.com|archive-date=20 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231020041308/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/rhea-ripley-tops-2023-pwi-women-s-250|url-status=live}}
- Ranked No. 3 of the top 250 female wrestlers in the PWI Women's 250 in 2024{{cite web|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/toni-storm-ranks-no-1-pwi-womens-250-list-2024/|title=Toni Storm Ranks No. 1 on PWI Women's 250 List for 2024|work=411 Mania|first=Jeffrey|last=Harris|date=15 October 2024|access-date=11 January 2025|archive-date=11 January 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250111091207/https://411mania.com/wrestling/toni-storm-ranks-no-1-pwi-womens-250-list-2024/|url-status=live}}
- Riot City Wrestling
- RCW Women's Championship (2 times)
- Sports Illustrated
- Ranked No. 7 of the top 10 women's wrestlers in 2019.{{cite magazine|last=Barrasso|first=Justin|date=31 December 2019|title=The Top 10 Women Wrestlers of 2019|url=https://www.si.com/wrestling/2019/12/31/best-women-wrestlers-of-the-year-2019|magazine=Sports Illustrated|access-date=31 December 2019|archive-date=1 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200101023443/https://www.si.com/wrestling/2019/12/31/best-women-wrestlers-of-the-year-2019|url-status=live}}
- Ranked No. 2 of the top 10 wrestlers of 2023{{cite magazine|url=https://www.si.com/fannation/wrestling/news/ranking-the-top-10-wrestlers-of-2023|title=Ranking The Top 10 Wrestlers of 2023|magazine=Sports Illustrated|first=Justin|last=Barrasso|date=31 December 2023|access-date=1 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240101131516/https://www.si.com/fannation/wrestling/news/ranking-the-top-10-wrestlers-of-2023|archive-date=1 January 2024|url-status=live}}
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter
- Women's Wrestling MVP (2023){{cite web|last1=Meltzer|first1=Dave|title=February 26, 2024 Observer Newsletter: 2023 Observer Awards issue|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/newsletters/wrestling-observer-newsletter/february-26-2024-observer-newsletter-2023-observer-awards-issue|work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter|date=23 February 2024|access-date=23 February 2024|archive-date=23 February 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240223144329/https://www.f4wonline.com/newsletters/wrestling-observer-newsletter/february-26-2024-observer-newsletter-2023-observer-awards-issue|url-status=live}}
- WWE
- WWE Raw Women's Championship (1 time){{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/raw-womens-championship|title=WWE Raw Women's Championship|publisher=World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)|access-date=12 April 2021|archive-date=29 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160629213646/https://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/wwe-womens-championship|url-status=live}}
- Women's World Championship{{Efn|Ripley won the Women's World Championship as the SmackDown Women's Championship. The title was renamed in June 2023 during her first reign.}} (2 times){{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/titlehistory/smackdown-womens-championship|title=WWE SmackDown Women's Championship|publisher=World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)|access-date=2 April 2023|archive-date=27 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327113556/https://www.wwe.com/titlehistory/smackdown-womens-championship|url-status=live}}
- WWE Women's Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Nikki A.S.H.{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/wwe-womens-tag-team-championship|title=WWE Women's Tag Team Championship|publisher=World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)|access-date=21 September 2021|archive-date=5 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201205160653/https://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/wwe-womens-tag-team-championship|url-status=live}}
- NXT Women's Championship (1 time){{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/nxt-womens-championship|title=WWE NXT Women's Championship|publisher=World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)|access-date=22 March 2020|archive-date=5 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140305061637/https://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/nxt-womens-championship|url-status=live}}
- NXT UK Women's Championship (1 time, inaugural){{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/nxt-uk-womens-championship|title=WWE NXT UK Women's Championship|publisher=World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)|access-date=22 March 2020|archive-date=12 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190412180207/https://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/nxt-uk-womens-championship|url-status=live}}
- Women's Royal Rumble (2023){{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2023/womens-royal-rumble-match-results|title=Rhea Ripley won the Women's Royal Rumble Match to earn a Women's Championship Match at WrestleMania|publisher=WWE|access-date=29 January 2023|archive-date=29 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230129055338/https://www.wwe.com/amp/shows/royalrumble/2023/womens-royal-rumble-match-results|url-status=live}}
- NXT UK Women's Championship Tournament (2018)
- Seventh Women's Triple Crown Champion
- Fifth Women's Grand Slam Champion
- Slammy Award (3 times)
- Match of the Year (2024) – {{small|vs. Charlotte Flair for the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship at WrestleMania 39}}
- Faction of the Year (2024) – as a member of The Judgment Day
- Female Superstar of the Year (2024)
- Women's Wrestling Hall of Fame
- WWHOF Award (1 time)
- Pro Wrestler of the Year (2025) - shared with Thunder Rosa
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