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Rhea Ripley

Rhea Ripley is the ring name of Demi Bennett, an Australian professional wrestler signed to WWE.

Updated September 12, 20261 min readCited sources

Rhea Ripley is the ring name of Demi Bennett, an Australian professional wrestler signed to WWE. She is known for her power-based style, distinct presentation, and multiple championship reigns.

What it is

Rhea Ripley is the ring name of Demi Bennett, born October 11, 1996, in Adelaide, South Australia. She is an Australian professional wrestler who has been active with WWE since 2017, known for her strong physical presence and power-based wrestling style.

Why it matters

Ripley is one of WWE's top women's stars, with a career highlighted by winning the 2023 Royal Rumble and holding multiple championships: WWE Women's Champion, Women's World Champion, NXT Women's Champion, NXT UK Women's Champion, and WWE Women's Tag Team Champion.

Key details

WWE lists her height at 5 ft 7 in (170 cm). Her signature moves include the Riptide and Prism Trap. She is widely known by the nicknames "The Eradicator," "Mami," and "The Nightmare."

In short

  • Australian pro wrestler born Demi Bennett in Adelaide, 1996.
  • Multiple WWE champion across all major brands.
  • Won the 2023 Royal Rumble match.
  • Known for her power-based style and signature Riptide move.
Canadian angle

Rhea Ripley is a major WWE star whose matches and championship reigns are followed by Canadian wrestling audiences through WWE broadcasts and live events in Canada.

Quick questions

Who is Rhea Ripley?
Rhea Ripley is the ring name of Demi Bennett, an Australian professional wrestler signed to WWE.
Rhea Ripley real name
Her real name is Demi Bennett.
Rhea Ripley championship
Her major WWE championships include the WWE Women's Championship, Women's World Championship, NXT Women's Championship, NXT UK Women's Championship, and WWE Women's Tag Team Championship.

Sources

  1. WWE — https://www.wwe.com/superstars/rhea-ripley
    Supports: Height, hometown, signature moves, nicknames, and career highlights including championships and Royal Rumble win.
  2. Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Rhea-Ripley
    Supports: Real name, birth date, birthplace, nationality, and identification as an Australian professional wrestler.
  3. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/31223052/wwe-profile-rhea-ripley
    Supports: Birth date, billed height, and list of WWE title wins and accolades.
  4. Wrestling Inc. — https://www.wrestlinginc.com/updates/
    Supports: Not used directly in the final content due to lack of specific result content.