Rhea Ripley's Family


Rhea, with her father
Rhea, with her father, Source: Rhea’s Instagram

Rhea Ripley is an Australian professional wrestler currently performing in WWE. She is a past RAW, NXT, and NXT UK Ladies' champion. Demi Bennett was brought into the world on October 11th, 1996, in Australia. She spent her youth in Adelaide, South Australia. Ripley has won the WWE RAW Women's Championship, Women's World Championship, NXT Women's Championship, was the NXT UK Women's Champion, has won the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship and has also won the Women's Royal Rumble match, where she previously held the record for the longest time spent inside the match by a female wrestler. Before joining WWE in 2017, Ripley started wrestling in 2013 on the roster of Riot City Wrestling where she won the RCW Women's Championship twice. For the past few years, she has been a member of The Judgment Day and also acts as the de-facto leader of the faction. Currently, she is out of action in WWE due to an injury.


Who are Rhea Ripley’s parents?

Rhea Ripley's dad is Peter Bennett, while her mom's name is Anna Bennett. Rhea’s family has stayed out of the limelight, occasionally cheering her on their social media handles.


Who is Rhea Ripley’s father?

Rhea Ripley’s father is Peter Bennett. Rhea is close to her parents, and she credits her success to them.



Rhea Ripley’s Brother/Sister(s)

Rhea, with her sister Cali
Rhea, with her sister Cali, Source: Rhea’s Instagram

Rhea has a younger sister named Calista Bennett. Calista has shared pictures with her sister on her Instagram account.


Rhea Ripley’s Husband/Partner

Rhea and Buddy Mathews
Rhea and Buddy Mathews (Source: Rhea’s Instagram)

Rhea is married to Buddy Mathews. His real name is Matthew Adams and he is an Australian expert grappler contracted to All Elite Wrestling under the ring name Buddy Matthews. Rhea Ripley dated free-agent wrestler Demetri "Action" Jackson before. Buddy Matthews was previously married to Alexa Bliss. Rhea previously lived in Orlando, Florida, USA, with her ex, Puerto Rican grappler, Demitri Jackon. The couple had been dating since around 2019. They are said to have met in a gym. The two got engaged in 2023 and finally married in June 2024.


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Rhea Ripley’s Kids

Rhea Ripley has no children as of 2024.

FAQs on Rhea Ripley Family

Q. What is the real name of Rhea Ripley?

A. Rhea’s real name is Demi Bennett.

Q. Who is Rhea Rpley’s father?

A. Peter Bennett is the father of Rhea Ripley.

Q. Who is Rhea Ripley’s mother?

A. Anna Bennett is Rhea Ripley’s mother's name.

Q. Who is Rhea Ripley’s husband?

A. Rhea Ripley is married to AEW wrestler Buddy Mathews.

Q. Who is Rhea Ripley’s sister?

A. Calista Bennett is the sister of Rhea Ripley.