During the 2025 SummerSlam Premium Live Event, Rhea Ripley delivered a surprising message to Naomi’s father after he joined her entrance as the reigning Women’s World Champion. This exchange came amid the heightened emotions following Naomi’s recent WWE Women’s World Championship victory.
Naomi claimed the WWE Women’s World Championship by cashing in her Money in the Bank contract at the 2025 Evolution Premium Live Event, defeating IYO SKY, who had been the champion heading into the event and had also faced Ripley in the main event. After the event, Naomi posted a message on X directed to her dad, who was seen backstage alongside Ripley and SKY.
“Oh heeeeeck no! Dad PROCEED WITH CAUTION,” she wrote. —Naomi
In response to Naomi’s post and in reference to the photo of The Glow, Ripley also sent a message that caught attention.
“Your dad loves his Mami,” Ripley wrote. —Rhea Ripley
The Role of Buddy Matthews in Rhea Ripley’s Wrestling Career
Beyond the SummerSlam interaction, Ripley recently shared insights about the crucial role her husband, Buddy Matthews, plays in her life and career. Matthews, a star in AEW, provides support and understanding that Ripley says is vital in the demanding and complex world of professional wrestling.
“Umm, it’s needed. It’s very much needed. Umm, this is such a wild, strange, weird business, and a lot of people don’t understand it. So to be able to find a spouse that, like, actually understands everything that you’re going through and isn’t gonna judge you or get mad at you for you not being able to respond on a work day. Like that stuff, that is, like, so crucial to me and beneficial because, like, I don’t have to explain myself.” —Rhea Ripley
Rhea Ripley’s Championship History and Future Prospects
Rhea Ripley has held the WWE Women’s World Championship twice in her career. Her initial reign was cut short after WrestleMania XL due to an injury that forced her to vacate the title. Her second championship period ended prior to WrestleMania 41 when she lost the belt to IYO SKY. Ripley also competed in a high-profile Triple Threat Match for the title at WrestleMania 41 against SKY and Bianca Belair but did not regain the championship.
With her recent interactions involving Naomi and the spotlight on SummerSlam, fans are eager to see what developments occur next for Ripley. New storylines and rivalries are expected to unfold on the upcoming episodes of RAW, signaling significant momentum for her character’s future in WWE.
