Who Is Rhea Ripley’s Husband? Matthew Adams Job & Relationship History

Rhea Ripley is one of the most popular pro wrestlers today. Currently affiliated with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), she portrays a character who has a tumultuous relationship with Dominik Mysterio, another member of the WWE roster. With her growing popularity, people are now curious to know about Rhea Ripley’s husband.

Here is everything you need to know about Ripley’s husband and their relationship.

Who is Rhea Ripley married to?

Ripley, whose birth name is Demi Bennett, is married to Matthew Adams. Like Ripley, Adams is an Australian.

What is Matthew Adams’ job?

Matthew Adams is a professional wrestler and was part of the WWE roster from 2013 to 2021.

Wrestling under the ring name Buddy Murphy, Adams initially performed for the promotion’s developmental territory NXT. He also wrestled under the 205 Live brand before being drafted to SmackDown and later to Raw. There, he was involved in a storyline with Seth Rollins and feuded with Rey Mysterio.

After his release from WWE, Adams became active in the independent circuit. He joined All Elite Wrestling (AEW) in 2022 and has since been part of their roster under the ring name Buddy Matthews. As per reports, he is currently a member of the House of Black stable.

Rhea Ripley and Matthew Adams’ relationship history

Ripley and Adams met while they were both working for WWE. In 2022, the couple announced that they were dating. They tied the knot in an unconventional all-black ceremony on June 23, 2024.

During a March 2024 interview with Logan Paul, Ripley reflected on her relationship with Adams. “He’s very comfortable in what he’s doing and who I am,” she said. “He also loves to help me along the way and help me grow, which is what a relationship should be. It’s a team,” she added. (via People)

Previously, Adams was in a relationship with Alexis Cabrera, known by her ring name Alexa Bliss. The couple reportedly got engaged but later parted ways on friendly terms.