Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Rhea Ripley

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Rhea Ripley made an impact.

Demi Bennett, known as Rhea Ripley in WWE, is an Australian professional wrestler currently performing on the Raw brand. She's a decorated performer, holding two Women's World Championships and one WWE Raw Women's Championship. Her first World Championship reign lasted 380 days and is tied for the longest in the title's history with Bayley.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1995: Shawn Michaels wins Royal Rumble

In 1995, Shawn Michaels also won the Royal Rumble.

2004: Chris Benoit wins Royal Rumble

In 2004, Chris Benoit also won the Royal Rumble.

2013: Riot City Wrestling

In 2013, Demi Bennett began working in Riot City Wrestling (RCW).

2013: Independent Circuit Debut

In 2013, Rhea Ripley, then known as Demi Bennett, began her wrestling career on the independent circuit using her real name.

May 2014: New Horizon Pro Wrestling Debut

On May 24, 2014, Demi Bennett made her New Horizon Pro Wrestling (NHPW) debut during the opening night of the NHPW Global Conflict and joined the Global Conflict Tournament.

June 2014: Melbourne City Wrestling Debut

On June 14, 2014, Demi Bennett debuted at Melbourne City Wrestling (MCW) New Horizons, defending the RCW Women's Championship.

April 2017: Last RCW Match

In April 2017, Demi Bennett wrestled her last RCW match at RCW Strength, successfully defending the title.

October 2017: NXT television debut

On October 25, 2017, Rhea Ripley made her NXT television debut, participating in a battle royal for the NXT Women's Championship contender spot.

2017: Signs with WWE and Mae Young Classic

In 2017, Demi Bennett signed with WWE and participated in the inaugural Mae Young Classic tournament.

August 2018: Inaugural NXT UK Women's Champion

In August 2018, Rhea Ripley became the inaugural NXT UK Women's Champion.

2018: Mae Young Classic

In 2018, Rhea Ripley competed in the Mae Young Classic, showcasing a new aggressive attitude.

January 2019: Royal Rumble Appearance

In January 2019, Rhea Ripley lost the NXT UK title at NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool and made her first main roster pay-per-view appearance at Royal Rumble, entering the women's Royal Rumble match.

August 2019: Returns to NXT, Feuds with Baszler

In August 2019, Rhea Ripley made a surprise return to NXT, confronting NXT Women's Champion Shayna Baszler and starting a feud.

October 2019: Last match in NXT UK

In October 2019, Rhea Ripley wrestled her last match in the NXT UK brand, defeating Nina Samuels.

2019: NXT Brand

In 2019 Rhea Ripley began her run on the NXT brand.

January 2020: NXT Women's Champion

In January 2020, Rhea Ripley defeated Shayna Baszler to win the NXT Women's Championship, becoming the first person to have won both the NXT Women's and NXT UK Women's Championships.

February 2020: Confronts Charlotte Flair

In February 2020, Rhea Ripley appeared on Raw, confronting Royal Rumble winner Charlotte Flair and suggesting she challenge Ripley for the NXT Women's Championship at WrestleMania 36.

January 2021: Last Woman Standing Match

In January 2021, Rhea Ripley lost to Raquel González in a Last Woman Standing match at New Year's Evil, her final match in NXT, and participated in the Royal Rumble match.

2021: Edge wins Royal Rumble

In 2021, Edge also won the Royal Rumble.

2021: Defended NXT Title at Wrestlemania

In 2021, Rhea Ripley was the first member of the NXT brand to defend an NXT title at WrestleMania.

2022: Joins The Judgment Day on Raw

In 2022, Rhea Ripley was promoted to the main roster on Raw and joined The Judgment Day.

January 2023: Wins Women's Royal Rumble

In January 2023, Rhea Ripley won the Women's Royal Rumble match as the first entrant, becoming the first woman to achieve this feat and setting a record for the longest time spent in a women's Royal Rumble match.

April 2023: Wins SmackDown Women's Championship

In April 2023, Rhea Ripley won the SmackDown Women's Championship, later renamed the Women's World Championship in June.

January 2024: Retains Title at Day 1

In January 1, 2024, Rhea Ripley defeated Ivy Nile to retain the title at Day 1.

January 2025: Ripley defeats Jax to retain the title at Saturday Night's Main Event

On January 25, 2025, Rhea Ripley defeated Jax at Saturday Night's Main Event to retain the Women's World Championship title.

January 2025: Ripley wins Women's World Championship for the second time

On January 6, 2025, at the Raw premiere on Netflix, Rhea Ripley defeated Morgan to win the Women's World Championship for the second time, despite interference from Dominik and Rodriguez, concluding their feud. On January 25, 2025, at Saturday Night's Main Event, Ripley defeated Jax to retain the title.