History of Rhea Ripley in Timeline

Demiti Bennett, known as Rhea Ripley, is an Australian professional wrestler currently signed to WWE's Raw brand. She is a two-time Women's World Champion and a one-time WWE Raw Women's Champion, and her first reign as Women's World Champion is tied as the longest in the title's history at 380 days.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

October 1996: Demiti Bennett Born

In October 1996, Demiti Bennett, now known as Rhea Ripley, was born.

2013: Began Working in Riot City Wrestling

In 2013, Bennett began to work in Riot City Wrestling, where she became a two-time RCW Women's Champion.

2013: Competed on the Independent Circuit

Since 2013, Rhea Ripley competed on the independent circuit under her real name.

May 2014: New Horizon Pro Wrestling Debut

On 24 May 2014, Bennett made her New Horizon Pro Wrestling debut during the opening night of the NHPW Global Conflict, joining the Global Conflict Tournament but was eliminated in the first round by Mercedes Martinez.

June 2014: Melbourne City Wrestling Debut

On 14 June 2014, Bennett made her Melbourne City Wrestling debut at MCW New Horizons where she defended the RCW Women's Championship in a three-way match against Savannah Summers and Toni Storm.

April 2017: Last RCW Match

On 22 April 2017, Bennett wrestled her last RCW match at RCW Strength, where she successfully defended the title against Kellyanne.

July 2017: Signed with WWE

In July 2017, Demiti Bennett signed with WWE and began performing on the Raw brand as Rhea Ripley.

October 2017: NXT Television Debut

On 25 October 2017, Rhea Ripley made her NXT television debut, participating in a battle royal to determine one of the contenders for the vacant NXT Women's Championship.

2017: Joined WWE and Mae Young Classic

In 2017, Rhea Ripley joined WWE and participated in the inaugural Mae Young Classic.

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 Return

In 2018, Rhea Ripley competed in the Mae Young Classic, displaying a new aggressive attitude and look. She lost to Io Shirai in the semi-finals.

2018: Joined NXT UK

Shortly after the 2018 Mae Young Classic, Ripley became part of the NXT UK brand and won the inaugural NXT UK Women's Championship, becoming the first female Australian champion in WWE history.

January 2019: Lost NXT UK Title

On 12 January 2019, at NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool, Ripley lost the NXT UK Women's Championship to Toni Storm. On 27 January, at Royal Rumble, Ripley made her first main roster pay-per-view appearance.

August 2019: Returned to NXT

On 28 August 2019, Rhea Ripley made a surprise return to the NXT brand, interrupting NXT Women's Champion Shayna Baszler and turning face.

October 2019: Final NXT UK Match

On 5 October 2019, Rhea Ripley wrestled her last match in the NXT UK brand, defeating Nina Samuels.

2019: NXT Brand Run

From 2019 to 2021, Rhea Ripley had a run on the NXT brand.

January 2020: NXT Women's Champion

On 18 December, 2019, Rhea Ripley defeated Shayna Baszler to win the NXT Women's Championship. On 25 January 2020, at Worlds Collide, she successfully defended the title against Toni Storm.

February 2020: Feud with Charlotte Flair

In February 2020, Rhea Ripley began a feud with Charlotte Flair, culminating in a match at WrestleMania 36.

January 2021: Final NXT Match

At New Year's Evil on 6 January 2021, Ripley lost to Gonzalez. On 31 January at Royal Rumble, Ripley entered the match.

2021: NXT Brand Run

From 2019 to 2021, Rhea Ripley had a run on the NXT brand.

January 2022: Royal Rumble Appearance

On 29 January 2022, Rhea Ripley entered the Royal Rumble match, eliminating multiple competitors before being eliminated by Charlotte Flair.

May 2022: First Pinfall Loss Since May 2022

At SummerSlam on 3 August, Rhea Ripley was unsuccessful in regaining the title from Morgan, giving Ripley her first pinfall loss since May 2022.

2022: Main Roster Promotion

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

January 2023: Royal Rumble Winner

On 28 January 2023, Rhea Ripley won the women's Royal Rumble match as the first entrant, lasting 1:01:08. She became the first woman to win the Royal Rumble from the number one position.

April 2023: SmackDown Women's Championship Win

In April 2023, Rhea Ripley won the SmackDown Women's Championship.

August 2023: Engagement to Matthew Adams

In August 2023, Rhea Ripley got engaged to fellow Australian wrestler Matthew Adams, known professionally as Buddy Matthews.

January 2024: Retained Title at Day 1

On 1 January 2024, Rhea Ripley defeated Ivy Nile at Day 1 to retain her title.

June 2024: Marriage to Matthew Adams

In June 2024, Rhea Ripley and Matthew Adams married.

January 2025: Raw Premiere

On 6 January 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, thus ending their feud. Later that month, on 25 January 2025, at Saturday Night's Main Event, Ripley defeated Jax to retain the title.