WATCH: 10 Shocking facts about Rhea Ripley

Rhea Ripley, the current Women’s World Champion, is a major force in WWE at the moment. Her entry into The Judgment Day in 2022 marked the beginning of an unstoppable journey. She has dominated the women’s division and achieved a significant victory by winning the Women’s Royal Rumble in 2023 from the number one spot.

At WrestleMania, Mami emerged victorious over her long-standing rival Charlotte Flair, claiming the SmackDown Women’s Championship, which was later rebranded as the Women’s World Championship. She continues to hold onto the title to this day.

Despite her immense popularity among fans, there are still some unknown facts about her. At the young age of seventeen, The Nightmare was approached by the WWE for a tryout via email. Her debut in the WWE was in 2017, where she participated in the first ever Mae Young Classic. Interestingly, her appearance was quite different from her current gothic style, as she had long blonde hair. However, after joining The Judgment Day, she opted for a shorter haircut and eventually dyed it black.

At WrestleMania, Mami successfully defended her NXT Women’s Championship against Charlotte Flair. After winning the Women’s Royal Rumble in 2020, The Queen chose to challenge Rhea Ripley for the then-held NXT Women’s Championship.

Despite WWE’s attempts to keep them hidden, here are ten facts about Rhea Ripley that you should know.

5 Surprising Things You Didn’t Know About Rhea Ripley

• She modified her look
• Engaged to Buddy Matthews
• Ripley’s early tryout offer
• An awesome inspiration
• NXT title defense at WrestleMania
• She’s a huge DragonBall Z fan
• She would have become a soccer player
• Friendship with Damien Priest
• Major Achievements
• She is a survivor

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