Who is Rhea Ripley's father? Family details you need to know about the former WWE Women's World Champion

Rhea Ripley, aka Demi Bennett, is a top WWE female wrestler known for her distinct goth persona. Supported by her parents and sister, she is married to AEW’s Buddy Matthews. Recently, Ripley is set to challenge IYO Sky for the WWE Women’s World title on RAW.

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Demi Bennett, better recognized by her ring name Rhea Ripley, is one of the top female wrestlers in WWE. The former WWE Women’s title holder is known for her irresistible aura and distinct goth gimmick that leaves the fans asking for more. Behind all the success Ripley has witnessed are the parents from whom she drew inspiration. Mami has always been outspoken about the unconditional support she has received during her wrestling career, especially from her father. This article unfolds the personal life details of WWE’s goth queen.

Who is Rhea Ripley’s father? A look at the family details of the WWE star

Born on October 11, 1996, to Peter Bennett and Anna Bennett in Australia, Ripley entered the scene of wrestling quite early in her life. Although Ripley’s family stays away from the public eye, they never take a step behind to cheer Mami on several occasions alongside her bustling wrestling career on their social media handles. Ripley has been vocal about the strength her loved ones shower her with and has credited her parents for the astounding success, especially her father, Peter Bennett.

Does Rhea Ripley have siblings?

Ripley, being the elder one, has one younger sister, Calista Bennett. Mami has posted various childhood and grown-up pictures alongside her younger sibling on numerous occasions.

Who is Rhea Ripley’s husband?

Being in the wrestling world since 2013, Ripley’s life partner hails from a similar background but a different promotion. Married to Buddy Matthews, born Matthew Adams, performs under the brand AEW. The couple tied the knot in 2024 after two years of dating and have led a happy life with their pet dog named Bella.

What is ahead for Ripley in WWE?

After tasting a devastating loss against IYO Sky in a title match, Ripley has again gained an opportunity to regain her title from Sky. On the recent episode of Raw, Sky and Bianca Belair were set to sign an agreement for their title bout in the upcoming WrestleMania 41, but Mami had other plans. After disrupting the moment between Belair and Sky, chaos unfolded between the three. Much to our expectations, Ripley’s way of asking for a rematch with Sky was heard by WWE, and now all the eyes are set on next week’s episode of RAW, where IYO Sky will defend her WWE Women’s World title from The Eradicator.
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