No Husband Yet: Rhea Ripley and Her Boyfriend (But Who?)

The fierce WWE superstar, Rhea Ripley, seems to have found the man of her dreams in her new wrestler boyfriend. Her love story goes beyond the high-energy wrestling matches, showcasing mutual respect and shared passions! Want to know more? Read along as we explore your Mami’s love life in detail!

A Quick Gist

  • Australian WWE wrestler Rhea Ripley is reportedly in a relationship with Matthew Adams, aka Buddy Matthew. 
  • Like Bennett, Buddy is a professional wrestler under AEW, hailing from Australia. 
  • Rhea Ripley dated independent wrestler Demetri Jackson before Buddy. 

Rhea Ripley’s Dream Guy, Wrestler Boyfriend!

The 2023 Royal Rumble winner Rhea Ripley is reportedly dating Matthew Adams, popular as Buddy Matthew. The Australian wrestler posts adorable pictures with Adams, giving sneak peeks at their sizzling romance and strong bond!

Who Is Matthew Adams, aka Buddy Matthew?

Matthew Adams, aka Buddy Matthew, is a 34-year-old Australian professional wrestler. He is associated with All Elite Wrestling and is a part of the stable House of Black. Buddy’s also popular with ex-WWE monikers Buddy Murphy or just Murphy.

Throughout his career, the AEW wrestler has added many feathers to his cap, including the BPW Australian Championship, WWE Cruiserweight Championship, WWE Raw Tag Team Championship, and many more.

Adams currently holds the titles AEW World Trios Championship and MCW Heavyweight Championship winner.

  • Full Name: Demi Bennett
  • Age: 28
  • Profession: Wrestler
  • Birth Date: October 11, 1996 
  • Birthplace: Adelaide, South Australia
  • Mother’s Name: Anna Bennett
  • Father’s Name: Peter Bennett
  • Siblings: Calista Bennett
  • Net Worth: Approx. $1 million 

How Did Rhea & Buddy Meet?

Rhea Ripley hasn’t shed much light on how and when exactly she sparked a romance with Buddy, but she has said that the two met during Buddy’s time in the WWE under his developmental contract.

Buddy was probably really impressed with the boss lady when she became the second Australian champion after him, and he just couldn’t help himself fall!

Did Rhea Ripley Get Married?

Although WWE wrestler Rhea Ripley’s romance with AEW wrestler Buddy Matthew is thriving, the couple hasn’t planned to get married yet. Both wrestlers are focusing on their careers as of now while living a sweet life brimful with love.

The couple loves to work out and train together, and their gladsome pictures giving a glimpse of their endearing love life often make her fans go “Aww!” Well, hopefully, the two will daze us with some happening news!

Who Is Rhea Ripley’s Ex-Boyfriend?

Before finding solace with Buddy Matthew, Bennett was reportedly in a romantic relationship with Demetri Jackson, an independent wrestler.

The two reportedly met at a gym, kindled a good friendship, and soon started dating in 2019. Both wrestlers shared beautiful pictures of each other on their social media handles adorned by some lovey-dovey captions.

Ripley even stood and spoke against her fans, who posted racial comments about her ex-boyfriend. She was all into it! But their relationship went south, and soon the couple broke up. Neither of them has shed any light on the reasons behind their split.

Rhea’s Relation with Mysterio; Friends or More?

Apart from Buddy, the one face that you would often see on the WWE wrestler’s official Instagram is Dominik Óscar Gutiérrez, who you might know as the great Dominic Mysterio. Like Rhea, the American wrestler is signed to WWE.

Ripley often posts pictures with Mysterio during as well as off matches, which often sparks curiosity regarding their relationship among her fans. Well, Rhea has admitted the two are good friends who are there to support and buck up each other!

Rhea Ripley may have had her share of ups and downs in her love life, but she seems to have found peace with her wrestler boyfriend, Buddy. And we wish her all the best for their future together!

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