Rhea Ripley, originally recognised as Demi Bennett, is a skilled grappler from Adelaide, Australia. She embarked on her pro-wrestling journey in 2013, adopting her personal moniker in Adelaide, Australia, with Riot City Wrestling (RCW). In 2017, she officially signed a contract with WWE and competed in the inaugural Mae Young Classic.
Ripley was then assigned to WWE’s developmental brands, NXT UK and NXT, where she showcased her prowess over four years and became the first superstar to win both the NXT UK Women’s Championship and the NXT Women’s Championship. As of August 2024, she stands out as one of the leading female grapplers on the WWE roster.
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List of titles won by Rhea Ripley in WWE
Championships | Won at | Lost at | Duration |
WWE NXT UK Women's Championship (Inaugural) | WWE NXT UK (26.08.2018) | NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool (12.01.2019) | 139 days |
WWE NXT Women's Championship | WWE NXT (18.12.2019) | WWE WrestleMania 36 (26.03.2020) | 99 days |
WWE Raw Women's Championship | WWE WrestleMania 37 (11.04.2021) | WWE Money In The Bank 2021 (18.07.2021) | 98 days |
WWE Women's Tag Team Championship with Nikki A.S.H. | WWE Monday Night RAW (20.09.2021) | WWE Monday Night RAW (22.11.2021) | 63 Days |
WWE Women's World Champion | WWE WrestleMania 39 (01.04.2023) | WWE Monday Night RAW: Forfeited due an injury (15.04.2024) | 380 days |
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Rhea Ripley Title Defences in WWE
Rhea Ripley Women's World Championships Defences (380 days)
Rhea Ripley clinched the SmackDown Women's Championship by defeating ‘The Queen’, Charlotte Flair, at WrestleMania 39. In June 2024, during her reign, the title was rebranded as the Women’s World Championship. After a formidable 380-day reign, Ripley relinquished the championship on an episode of Raw due to an injury to her right arm.
Defence | Date | Opponents | Venue |
11 | 06.04.2024 | Becky Lynch | WWE WrestleMania XL |
10 | 24.02.2024 | Nia Jax | WWE Elimination Chamber Perth |
9 | 01.01.2024 | Ivy Nile | Monday Night Raw |
8 | 25.11.2023 | Zoey Stark | WWE Survivor Series 2023 |
7 | 04.11.2023 | Fatal Five Way Match – Nia Jax, Raquel Rodriguez, Shayna Baszler and Zoey Stark | WWE Crown Jewel 2023 |
6 | 11.09.2023 | Raquel Rodriguez | Monday Night |
5 | 02.09.2023 | Raquel Rodriguez | WWE Payback 2023 |
4 | 03.07.2023 | Natalya | Monday Night Raw |
3 | 27.05.2023 | Natalya | WWE Night Of Champions 2023 |
2 | 06.05.2023 | Zelina Vega | WWE Backlash 2023 |
1 | 01.04.2023 | Charlotte Flair | WWE WrestleMania 39 |
Rhea Ripley WWE NXT UK Women's Championship Defences (139 days)
Defence | Date | Opponents | Venue |
4 | 12.01.2019 | Toni Storm (Lost the title) | WWE NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool |
3 | 24.11.2018 | Isla Dawn | WWE NXT UK |
2 | 14.10.2018 | Deonna Purrazzo | WWE NXT UK |
1 | 26.08.2018 | Toni Storm | WWE NXT UK |
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Rhea Ripley WWE NXT Women's Championship Defences (99 days)
Defence | Date | Opponents | Venue |
4 | 26.03.2020 | Charlotte Flair (Lost the title) | WWE WrestleMania 36 |
3 | 16.02.2020 | Bianca Belair | WWE NXT TakeOver 2020: Portland |
2 | 25.01.2020 | Toni Storm | WWE Worlds Collide 2020 |
1 | 18.12.2019 | Shayna Baszler | WWE NXT |
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Rhea Ripley WWE Raw Women's Championship Defences (98 days)
Defence | Date | Opponents | Venue |
5 | 18.07.2021 | Charlotte Flair (Lost the title) | WWE Money In The Bank 2021 |
4 | 20.06.2021 | Charlotte Flair | WWE Hell In A Cell 2021 |
3 | 16.05.2021 | Triple Threat Match – Asuka and Charlotte Flair | WWE WrestleMania Backlash 2021 |
2 | 12.04.2021 | Asuka | Monday Night Raw |
1 | 11.04.2021 | Asuka | WWE WrestleMania 37 |
Rhea Ripley WWE Women's Tag Team Championship Defences with Nikki A.S.H (63 Days)
Defence | Date | Opponents | Venue |
3 | 22.11.2021 | Carmella & Queen Zelina (Lost the title) | Monday Night Raw |
2 | 04.10.2021 | Natalya & Tamina | Monday Night Raw |
1 | 20.09.2021 | Natalya & Tamina | Monday Night Raw |
Rhea Ripley Championships outside of WWE
Promotions | Championships | Duration |
Riot City Wrestling (RCW) | RCW Women's Champion (Twice) |
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Rhea Ripley Accomplishments
WWE Royal Rumble Winner (2023)
WWE Slammy Award - Female Superstar of the Year (2024)
WWE Slammy Award - Faction of the Year- as a member of The Judgement Day(2024)
WWE Slammy Award - Match of the Year (2024 - vs. Charlotte Flair at WrestleMania 39)
WWE Women's Grand Slam Champion
WWE Women's Triple Crown Champion
NXT UK Women's Championship Tournament Winner (2018)
1° in PWI Women's 250 (2023)
PWI Woman of the Year (2023)
PWI Faction of the Year as a member of The Judgment Day (2023)
PWI Match of the Year (2023 - vs. Charlotte Flair at WrestleMania 39)
Wrestling Observer Newsletter- Women's Wrestling MVP (2023)
CBS Sports Breakthrough Wrestler of the Year (2019)
ESPN - Female Wrestler of the Year (2023)
First female wrestler in WWE to be featured as an unlockable operator in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, as part of the Season 5 battle pass.
FAQ's on Rhea Ripley Championship
A. Yes, The last time Ripley lost a singles match was against Liv Morgan.
A. Rhea Ripley has married her longtime partner, fellow Australian wrestler Buddy Matthews (real name Matthew Adams).
A. Rhea Ripley relinquished the WWE Women's World Championship because of injury.
A. Rhea Ripley held the WWE Women's World Championship for 380 days.
A. Liv Morgan attacked Rhea Ripley after WrestleMania 40.