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Rhea Ripley is a professional wrestler currently signed to WWE, where she performs on the SmackDown brand. Her real name is Rhea Ripley-Moss. She was born on July 2, 1995, in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Ripley began her wrestling career in 2013, training at the Shooting Stars Wrestling Academy in Sydney. She made her debut in 2014 and quickly gained a reputation as a formidable competitor. In 2016, she signed with WWE and was assigned to their developmental territory, NXT.
In NXT, Ripley made a name for herself as a dominant force in the women's division. She won the NXT Women's Championship for the first time in October 2019, defeating Charlotte Flair in the finals of a tournament. She held the title until February 2020, when she lost it to Charlotte in a rematch.
Ripley is known for her aggressive and powerful wrestling style, as well as her intimidating presence. She stands at 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs around 165 pounds. Her ring attire typically includes a singlet, knee pads, and wrestling boots.
Outside of the ring, Ripley is known for her outspoken personality and her love of video games. She is a fan of the popular game series "The Elder Scrolls" and has incorporated elements of the games into her wrestling persona.
Ripley made her main roster debut in October 2020, joining the SmackDown brand. She has since become a regular competitor and has formed an alliance with Liv Morgan and Carmella. She has also won the SmackDown Women's Championship once, defeating Charlotte Flair in the finals of a tournament in January 2021.
Ripley's accomplishments in wrestling include being a two-time NXT Women's Champion and a one-time SmackDown Women's Champion. She has also been named the NXT Women's Wrestler of the Year by Pro Wrestling Illustrated in 2019 and 2020.
