Australian professional wrestler Rhea Ripley rose to recognition by competing in WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment). What you need to know about her is as follows:
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Rhea Ripley Biography
On October 11, 1996, Rhea Ripley was born in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. Demi Bennett is her real name. She became interested in wrestling at a young age and started practicing while still a high school student. In 2013, Ripley made her professional wrestling debut. Since then, she has participated in a number of indie promotions both in Australia and abroad.
Rhea Ripley Height and Weight
The height of Rhea Ripley is approximately 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm), and her weight is roughly 137 lbs (62 kg).
Rhea Ripley WWE Career
Rhea Ripley made her debut in the wrestling world in 2017 when she competed in the Mae Young Classic event run by WWE. She did not prevail in the competition, but she made an impression and was subsequently signed by WWE.
In 2017, she made her NXT (WWE’s developmental brand) debut, and she became an immediate force to be reckoned with. In 2018, Ripley won the NXT UK Women’s Championship and held it for a record-breaking 139 days. She later switched to the main NXT brand and became the first Australian to win the NXT Women’s Championship in 2019.
With Charlotte Flair as her opponent for the NXT Women’s Championship, Rhea Ripley made her WrestleMania debut in 2020 as her popularity continued to soar. Later, Ripley transferred to the main roster and participated in matches on WWE Raw, where she faced off against the best female wrestlers in high-profile feuds.
Rhea Ripley has developed a reputation for having a distinctive appearance, a punk-inspired sense of dress, and an aggressive fighting demeanor. She has emerged as one of the leading figures in the WWE women’s division.