Rhea Ripley, the multi-time women’s champion, has been making headlines lately, not for her wrestling exploits, but for her unfortunate injury and the subsequent update on her recovery.
The WWE Universe was left devastated when Ripley was forced to relinquish her Women’s World Championship title due to a shoulder injury sustained during a backstage brawl with Liv Morgan. The Eradicator is expected to miss four to six months of action, leaving fans eagerly waiting for her return.
Despite her absence from the ring, Ripley has been quite active on social media, keeping her fans updated on her recovery progress.
Her recent post on Instagram Stories caught attention, where she re-posted a photo of her partner, AEW’s Buddy Matthews, hanging out with their friends, Eli Theseus and Gabriel Aeros, also known as the pro wrestling tag team, The Parea. The caption, “Long week without you,” accompanied by a heartbroken emoji, seemed to convey her longing for her partner.
The photo was taken in Tampa, Florida, where Matthews was spotted with The Parea, a duo that has previously worked with Ripley and Matthews in the Australian wrestling circuit. The four friends have a shared history, having wrestled together in Australia, primarily for RCW. Their friendship extends beyond the wrestling ring, and it’s heartwarming to see them supporting each other during Ripley’s challenging times.
Ripley’s injury has left a void in the WWE Universe, and even Triple H, the Chief Content Officer, took to X to praise The Eradicator, expressing his eagerness for her return. Ripley responded with a simple black heart emoji, showcasing her gratitude. While it’s uncertain whether Ripley will be medically cleared in time for SummerSlam or the inaugural Bash In Berlin event, fans are rooting for her speedy recovery.
As Ripley navigates her road to recovery, her social media updates offer a look into her life beyond the wrestling ring. Her relationships, friendships, and personal struggles humanize her, making her an even more relatable and endearing figure to her fans. As we eagerly await her return to the ring, we wish Rhea Ripley a speedy recovery and look forward to her reclaiming her spot as one of the top women’s champions in the WWE.