In WWE storylines, Rhea Ripley finds herself romantically entangled with Dominik Mysterio. However, behind the scenes, she shares a real-life bond with someone else deeply rooted in the wrestling world. Ripley recently shed light on how she navigates this dynamic at home.
While Ripley’s on-screen persona may play Dirty Dom’s Mami, her heart belongs to AEW star Buddy Matthews since their relationship blossomed in 2022.
Engaged since the previous summer, the Australian powerhouses are on the path to marital bliss, though the wedding date remains undisclosed. Interestingly, WWE explored a romantic angle between Buddy and Dominik’s sister, Aalyah, just before his departure in June 2021.
Rhea Ripley on her REAL relationship with Dominik Mysterio… pic.twitter.com/V8awgSHhKi
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The twist of fate saw Mysterio align with Ripley and The Judgment Day faction after a dramatic heel turn on his father in September 2023.
The collaboration between the current WWE Women’s World Champion and the two-time NXT North American Champion set the wrestling scene ablaze with their villainous antics.
In a conversation with Logan Paul on Impaulsive, Ripley delved into the intricacies of maintaining her on-screen relationship while committed to a partner off-screen.
Reflecting on the complexity, Ripley acknowledged the challenges, stating, ”
Not many people could be in a relationship through that. Yeah, if the roles were reversed, I don’t think I could [do it] either.”
The revelation caught the attention of co-host Mike Majlak and WWE’s fifth Women’s Grand Slam Champion admitted to grappling with jealousy at times.
Acknowledging her partner’s understanding nature, Ripley expressed gratitude, highlighting how Matthews embraces their professional world, even amidst storyline entanglements.
Their bond is fortified by mutual respect and understanding, easing the balancing act between personal and professional realms.
Amidst wrestling triumphs, Ripley’s recent viral moment—borrowing Rikishi’s iconic Stinkface move—generated waves of reactions. Matthews, her fiancé, joined the chorus of responses, injecting humor into the social media discourse with a cheeky remark.
As Ripley’s wrestling journey continues, both in and out of the ring, her ability to navigate the complexities of love and performance underscores the resilience and adaptability inherent in the wrestling world.
