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Time of India
21-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Rhea Ripley's net worth in 2025, current salary, lavish lifestyle, and more
(Image via Netflix) Rhea Ripley, an Australian WWE player, is considered one of the marquee players of the women's wrestling segment of the Stamford-based promotion. The Australian powerhouse who has taken the WWE by storm is not just known for her dominating presence in the ring but also for her impressive lifestyle. Till 2025, Ripley had an impressive campaign at WWE. After competing on the independent circuit under her real name since 2013, Ripley joined WWE and participated in the inaugural Mae Young Classic in 2017. Following her successful run on the NXT brand from 2019 to 2021, she went on to win the NXT Women's Championship and become the brand's first member to defend an NXT title at WrestleMania, where she was promoted to the main roster on Raw, where she joined The Judgment Day in 2022. Apart from her professional life, Ripley has amassed a lot of fortune, including luxurious properties, to a burgeoning net worth. Let's take a look at her current net worth in 2025, current salary, lavish lifestyle, and more. Rhea Ripley's net worth in 2025 Rhea Ripley is expected to have a net worth of $1 million to $3 million by 2025. Her WWE paycheck, product sales, pay-per-view appearances, and brand sponsorships are just a few of the revenue sources taken into account in this estimate. In addition to her wrestling income, Ripley has also ventured into brand collaborations, adding to her financial portfolio. Besides, her growing popularity on social media platforms has lead to multiple opportunities including sponsorship deals and partnerships. Rhea Ripley joining The Judgment Day at #WWEBacklash was a turning point moment in WWE Rhea Ripley's salary in 2025 According to reports, she makes about $250,000 a year from WWE, plus extra money from appearances and products. The Judgment Day faction member has secured numerous endorsement deals, including collaborations with C4 Energy, Mattel, Nexus Sports Nutrition, WWE 2K25, and Topps which adds to her wealth and net worth. Lavish lifestyle of the former WWE Women's World Champion Rhea Ripley Rhea Ripley is known for leading a lavish lifestyle and preferring a flamboyant and impressive lifestyle. Reports suggest that Rhea Ripley has been spotted driving a couple of Ram 1500 trucks, which are valued between $42,270 and $89,070. Besides, Rhea Ripley's fashion sense truly embodies her fierce persona in the ring. With a gothic-inspired style, her closet is filled with leather jackets, combat boots, and striking accessories made her a fashion icon within the wrestling world. Rhea Ripley's Relationship w/ Dom Mysterio, Fighting Her Fiancé, Getting Stalked By WWE Fans: 412 Rhea Ripley's relationship with Buddy Matthews As for her relationship, Rhea Ripley is married to Buddy Matthews . The wrestlers met in WWE and went public with their relationship in 2022. After dating for almost 2 years, the couple finally got married on June 23, 2024. The couple confirmed their marriage in a joint post shared on Instagram. Also Read: 'That's John's call!': WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels reflects on John Cena's final farewell matches | WWE News - Times of India Buddy Matthews has been dominating AEW since 2022, but Rhea Ripley still rules the WWE landscape. Their love story is a reminder of one of the heart-warming tales that exists in the world of professional wrestling. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Newsweek
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
WWE Hall of Famer Says Rhea Ripley is a Modern Hulk Hogan
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Public opinion of Hulk Hogan has been fairly negative in recent years for his actions outside the ring, as well as his history of politicking backstage. Despite this, there is one thing that Hogan did unbelievably well that many WWE Superstars have trouble matching to this day: his aura and presentation. Hogan remains one of the most popular professional wrestlers and biggest draws in the history of the sport, and his influence on the spectacle of pro wrestling can still be seen to this day. More Pro Wrestling: WWE Superstar Who Was Released Set For In-Ring Return For one WWE Hall of Famer, one modern wrestler who perfectly encapsulates a similar aura is none other than Rhea Ripley. PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 6: Rhea Ripley enters the ring during Night One of WrestleMania 40 at Lincoln Financial Field on April 6, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 6: Rhea Ripley enters the ring during Night One of WrestleMania 40 at Lincoln Financial Field on April 6, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. WWE/Getty Images During an episode of the Kliq This podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Nash gave massive kudos to Ripley, saying she is one of the most impressive wrestlers working today. "Rhea, so athletic," Nash said, per Angel Aramboles of "She's Rhea. Looks like she could, like she could go against probably 50% of the male roster." "I remember when I was a mark, and I saw it went down to Joe Lewis," Nash continued. "I saw Hogan work, and I swore Hogan was six nine, because his was, he was just bigger than life, his charisma, everything else. "It's the same thing with Rhea. I thought Rhea was like a six-foot 185-pound girl, and she's probably five seven, right? You know, she's just, but, but on TV, the way she moves, you know, she's just, she comes across as big of a life. Which, which stars do." "She's so super over," Nash concluded. "I'm just a mark for her. She pulls everything off." More Pro Wrestling: WWE Teases Making Big Change To Fan-Favorite Faction Of all the wrestlers on the WWE roster today, it's hard to think of a Superstar more beloved and dominant than Rhea Ripley. Originally debuting during the Mae Young Classic in 2017, Ripley has gone on to claim every major title in WWE, including the WWE Raw Women's Championship, the Women's World Championship twice, the NXT Women's Championship, and the NXT Women's Championship. Additionally, Ripley won the Women's Royal Rumble in 2023. More Pro Wrestling: WWE May Be Launching A New Brand: Report WWE Superstar Zoey Stark Carried Backstage After Suffering Brutal Injury Injury To Superstar Forces WWE To Change Plans: Report For more WWE and professional wrestling news, head on over to Newsweek Sports.
Newsweek
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Released WWE Star Breaks Silence On Departure
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Recently released WWE Superstar Kayden Carter has publicly addressed her departure from the company. Carter, along with her long-time tag team partner Katana Chance, was among the 17 talents let go by WWE on May 2, 2025. Taking to Twitter, Carter shared a heartfelt statement reflecting on her journey and expressing gratitude. She began, "From watching on the other side of the barricade at NXT to being in the ring getting to live my dream I am beyond thankful to WWE, coworkers, coaches, everyone behind the scenes and everyone who I was able to share a ring with.." Looking ahead, Carter conveyed optimism, adding, "This is definitely not the end, and thank you to all the fans who stayed along for the journey, I look forward to see what my future holds!" More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation She captioned her post with the date "August 1, 2025," indicating when she will officially become a free agent. Carter's last televised WWE match was on the April 4th episode of SmackDown, where she and Chance competed in a Women's Tag Team Championship #1 contender's gauntlet match, which Bayley and Lyra Valkyria ultimately won. Following this match, Carter had notably reposted several fan tweets that were critical of her team's booking. Known initially as Lacey Lane upon signing with WWE in July 2018, Carter made an early impact in the Mae Young Classic. Her WWE career became most prominently defined by her dynamic and successful tag team with Katana Chance. OTTAWA, CANADA - JULY 8: Kayden Carter, Lyra Valkyria and Katana Chance enter the arena during Monday Night RAW at Canadian Tire Centre on July 8, 2024 in Ottawa, Ontario. OTTAWA, CANADA - JULY 8: Kayden Carter, Lyra Valkyria and Katana Chance enter the arena during Monday Night RAW at Canadian Tire Centre on July 8, 2024 in Ottawa, Ontario. WWE/Getty Images Together, they achieved historic success in NXT, winning the NXT Women's Tag Team Championship in August 2022 and holding the titles for a record-setting 186 days. Drafted to Raw in 2023, Carter and Chance continued their momentum, capturing the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship in December 2023, making them the first team to have held both the NXT and main roster women's tag titles. After a 39-day reign, they were moved to SmackDown in early 2025 before their eventual release, concluding a significant chapter in WWE's women's tag team division. This may be just a situation where WWE felt Carter was not progressing the way they would like at this stage in her career. The fact remains that Carter is very talented and should have no problem finding work on the independents or in other promotions once her non-compete clause is up. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Triple H sends heartfelt message for WWE icon Meiko Satomura's retirement
(Image via WWE) The legend Meiko Satomura has officially retired from pro wrestling after over 30 years in the ring. Her final match took place on April 29, 2025, at a Sendai Girls' Pro Wrestling event in Tokyo, Japan. She teamed up with Manami to face Aja Kong and Chihiro Hashimoto in front of a proud home crowd. It was a fitting goodbye for one of Japan's most respected wrestlers. Fans and stars from around the world reacted to her retirement, but one of the most special messages came from Triple H. The WWE Chief Content Officer took time to thank Satomura for her incredible work and all that she has done to inspire women in wrestling across the world. Triple H shows his respect to a true legend Meiko Satomura Triple H praised Satomura on social media after her final match. He shared how much she meant to the wrestling world and how her career helped shape the future of women's wrestling. "Congratulations to the Japanese wrestling legend and former @WWENXT UK Women's Champion, Meiko Satomura. Your contributions to this industry have inspired a generation of female athletes around the world," said Triple H. Satomura replied to his message with kind words of her own. She remembered how the support of Triple H meant a lot to her during her time in WWE. 'Thank you very much @TripleH I had a great experience with WWE. The words you said to me in 2019 inspired me. I appreciate to @WWE @WWENXT Thank you very much! #WWENXT #WWE,' she said. This moment between them showed the respect and bond they built during her time in WWE. Satomura's WWE journey and achievements Satomura joined WWE in 2018 when she took part in the Mae Young Classic tournament. She signed full-time in 2020 and became part of NXT UK, where she became a big name. She later moved to NXT and helped young talent grow as both a wrestler and coach. She made history by holding the NXT UK Women's Championship for 451 days, the longest reign in the short history of the title. She was also the final champion before the title was unified with the NXT Women's Championship in 2022. Satomura had many memorable matches in NXT, facing top names like Roxanne Perez , Zoey Stark , and Mandy Rose . She even wrestled at a live event of WWE in Tokyo in 2023, where she faced Bayley in one of her last WWE matches. Even before WWE, she had an amazing career in places like WCW, Chikara, STARDOM, and her promotion, Sendai Girls. Her influence reached far beyond just one company or country. The retirement of Meiko Satomura brings the end of a special chapter in wrestling. She gave her all for over three decades and earned respect from fans, wrestlers, and legends like Triple H. Also Read : Legendary wrestler Meiko Satomura retires after iconic final match in Tokyo Her work will keep inspiring future generations of female wrestlers, both in Japan and around the world. WWE and the wrestling community gave her the farewell she truly deserved.
Newsweek
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Fan-Favorite Superstar Provides Puzzling Update Amid WWE Absence
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Fans have persisted in asking about WWE Raw Superstar Dakota Kai's status. The Damage CTRL member has been conspicuously absent from television for nearly two months. Kai has offered a cryptic update confirming she is healthy while providing no timetable for her return. Kai's last televised match was a victory over Ivy Nile on the March 17th episode of Monday Night Raw. Although she was actively involved in media obligations during WrestleMania 41 weekend in Las Vegas earlier this month, she did not appear on either night of the premium live event. This extended absence led to speculation about her well-being. Kai addressed the fans directly by breaking her social media silence this week. She shared a message expressing that she misses performing and engaging with the WWE Universe. Significantly, she clarified her physical condition within the same communication, stating that she is "not hurt." Despite this confirmation that she is not dealing with an injury, WWE has not announced when Kai is expected to reappear on television programming. Not hurt btw! 🫡 — 𝖈𝖍𝖆𝖗𝖑𝖎𝖊𝖌𝖎𝖗𝖑 🎮 (@ImKingKota) April 29, 2025 This mysterious hiatus comes after a turbulent couple of years for the New Zealand native. Kai, known for her striking prowess as "The Captain of Team Kick," first made waves in NXT starting in 2017. After competing in the Mae Young Classic, she enjoyed popularity before executing a shocking heel turn on Tegan Nox at NXT TakeOver: WarGames 2019. This led to a successful partnership with Raquel Rodriguez, with whom she won the inaugural Women's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic and became the first-ever NXT Women's Tag Team Champions, later winning the titles again. WWE Monday Night Raw at Rose Garden arena in Portland. WWE Monday Night Raw at Rose Garden arena in Portland. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation Following a surprising release in April 2022, Kai made an even more surprising return just months later at SummerSlam, debuting alongside Bayley and IYO SKY to form Damage CTRL. Kai captured the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship twice with SKY as part of the faction. Her momentum faced a major setback in May 2023 due to a torn ACL that sidelined her for many months. Upon returning, she played a key role in Damage CTRL's internal strife, ultimately betraying former leader Bayley in early 2024 to align with the current lineup featuring SKY, Asuka, and Kairi Sane. She also overcame shorter injury absences late last year and early this year. With multiple tag team accolades across NXT and the main roster, fans are left wondering what's next for the healthy but absent Kai. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
