Rhea Ripley’s boyfriend is current AEW Superstar Buddy Matthews. The two pro wrestlers have been in a relationship in real life for quite some time now. Both pro wrestlers are from Australia. It looks like the Aussie connection has played a big role in their love story as both are madly in love with each other.
While Rhea and Buddy have not shied away from showing their love for each other in public via Instagram posts, the two Australian stars made their relationship official earlier today with a photo of their engagement. Rhea said ‘Yes’ to Buddy’s proposal as the two love birds are now engaged.
Rhea Ripley and Buddy Matthews are engaged đź’Ť pic.twitter.com/HKn2lX4EoG
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Many fans thought that Rhea Ripley’s boyfriend is Dominik Mysterio. However, Rey Mysterio’s son is Rhea’s boyfriend only on WWE TV. In real life, Rhea is in a relationship with Buddy Matthews. In this article now, we will look at three things you should know about Matthews.
1. Buddy Matthews was in WWE before becoming Rhea Ripley’s boyfriend
It looks like Buddy Matthews and Rhea Ripley came across each other in 2020 when both Superstars were a part of WWE. Matthews was a part of Seth Rollins’ faction along with Austin Theory. However, during a feud with Rey Mysterio, Matthews turned face and joined the Mysterios.
2. Buddy Matthews was engaged to Alexa Bliss before becoming Rhea Ripley’s boyfriend
Buddy Matthews was in WWE for a long time. He had a lengthy stint on NXT before receiving a call-up to the main roster via 205 Live, the Cruiserweight division. Matthews, a former Cruiserweight champion, also dated Alexa Bliss for a brief period.
3. Buddy Matthews is a current champion in AEW
I say Dirty Dom shows up on AEW Collision and confronts Buddy Matthew’s for proposing to Mami.
AdvertisementThe disrespect of Buddy to try and steal his girl is absolutely disgusting pic.twitter.com/r6sRoCN57z
— Niko Exxtra (@nikoexxtra) August 10, 2023
Matthews has started his journey in AEW well. He is currently a part of the reigning AEW Trios Tag Team Champions along with Brody King and Malakai Black. Interestingly, Malakai Black is hitched to WWE Superstar Zelina Vega.
