It has been a month since Rhea Ripley, the reigning Women’s World Champion in WWE, suffered an injury that forced her to relinquish her title. Her absence has been deeply felt in the Monday Night RAW program, leaving fans and fellow wrestlers alike eagerly awaiting her return. In the meantime, The Eradicator is making the most of her downtime by spending quality time with her fiancé, AEW star Buddy Matthews.
Matthews recently took to Instagram to share a heartwarming message to Ripley on the occasion of Mother’s Day. The post featured a photo of their adorable dogs, with Matthews referring to Ripley as a “fur baby mother” – a term used to describe mothers of pets. Ripley had earlier shared the exciting news of welcoming a new addition to their family, a puppy named Bella, whom she lovingly calls her “baby.”
Ripley’s injury came as a setback to her remarkable wrestling career, which saw her win the top prize in the women’s division at WrestleMania 39 by defeating Charlotte Flair. Their intense bout was rumored to be pushed by several women backstage to be the main event of WrestleMania Saturday, but ultimately didn’t get the top billing.
Ripley’s recent memoir, Our Fight: A Memoir, revealed allegations that WWE punished her by demoting her to be the valet of The Judgment Day post-WrestleMania. According to Ronda Rousey, the decision was made because Ripley and Flair’s title contest at The Show of Shows went over the allotted 20 minutes, displeasing the producers.
Rousey’s recent comments about WWE have sparked controversy, with many superstars, including Becky Lynch and WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi, calling out her criticism of the company that gave her an opportunity. While Rousey’s rookie year was phenomenal, her subsequent run left fans underwhelmed, including the Baddest Woman on the Planet herself.
As Ripley recuperates and enjoys this precious time with Matthews, fans are eagerly waiting for her return to the WWE ring. With her impressive skills and undeniable charisma, The Eradicator is sure to make a dramatic comeback, and the WWE universe can’t wait to see her back in action.
