WWE superstar Rhea Ripley has revealed unsettling Rhea Ripley stalker incident details, describing how a woman appeared at her and Buddy Matthews’ home while they were away, raising serious concerns about personal safety and privacy for public figures. The incident, which unfolded while the couple vacationed in Australia, was captured on their security camera and left Ripley feeling disturbed and exposed.
Terrifying Encounter at Ripley and Matthews’ Residence
Ripley recounted on the Insight with Chris Van Vliet show that a stranger appeared at the front door of their residence, pressing the doorbell repeatedly and remaining outside for an extended period. Fortunately, the couple was out of the country at the time, but their Ring camera captured the woman’s unsettling behavior. The incident was first noted by friends living nearby, who stopped by the home to collect mail and discovered what appeared to be “fan mail” left behind.
The footage revealed the visitor staring directly into the camera and smiling eerily, an act that heightened Ripley’s anxiety about the situation. She explained that having her address disclosed and visited by a stranger crossed a critical line, especially since she values privacy and considers herself an ordinary person outside her wrestling persona.
“We looked at the Ring camera, and there’s some chick at our door, and I didn’t think anything of it. And I was like, Why does she keep ringing the doorbell and just stand there for eternity? And then we had our Australian friends who live near us, and they came to pick up our mail, and they go, ‘This is for Rhea Ripley. I think it’s fan mail?’ I was like, Oh no, who the hell has my address? That’s just something that people shouldn’t be doing.That’s kind of like crossing the line. We are normal people outside of work, and we like our privacy. We like to have our normal humanity. But I went back and I watched the Ring doorbell, and this chick was like she just came out of the movie Smile. I’m sorry if you’re watching this, lady, but you were terrifying. She was scary, she rang the doorbell, she got real close to it and just [smiles creepily].”
—Rhea Ripley, WWE Superstar
What Rhea Ripley found particularly alarming was the woman’s persistent visits throughout the day and the chilling smile she directed at the camera. The thought of what could have transpired had she been home lingered with her, as she admitted feeling powerless and frightened at the prospect of answering the door to a total stranger. Adding to Ripley’s concern was the fact that her home is located in a gated community, raising baffling questions about how the individual was able to gain access to the property in the first place.
“If I was home, I wouldn’t know what to do. If I opened the door and she was just standing there, what could have happened? She could have done anything, I don’t know you; you could have attacked me, and I don’t know how she got her car in the gate. We have a gated community, no one lets you in, terrifying.”
—Rhea Ripley, WWE Superstar
Growing Threat of Stalking Faced by Wrestlers
The disturbing experience faced by Rhea Ripley is not unique among professional wrestlers. The phenomenon of obsessed fans crossing ethical and legal boundaries has become an increasingly common hazard for performers in the industry. According to recent reports, Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez have also been subjected to similar incidents where stalkers targeted them, demonstrating that the problem is not isolated.
For Rhea Ripley and others, these experiences have reinforced the critical need for personal boundaries and heightened security. Wrestlers dedicate their lives to entertaining fans, but as Ripley emphasized, they also deserve to return to their homes and communities as private citizens who expect the same respect and safety as anyone else. The invasion of their private lives by unknown individuals poses serious risks to their emotional well-being and physical safety, fueling anxiety and distress that lingers long after the events conclude.
Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez, both high-profile figures in wrestling, were recently identified as victims in similar harassment cases, which underlines the pressing need for better measures to protect public personalities. These incidents threaten not only the safety of those involved, but also highlight the dangerous extremes that fame can sometimes invite.
Ongoing Impacts and Need for Stronger Protections
As stories from Rhea Ripley and her fellow wrestlers continue to emerge, the wrestling community and its employers are being urged to enhance personal security protocols and reinforce the boundaries between performers and the public. With swift responses to stalkers and continued awareness, there is optimism that such threatening intrusions can be reduced or prevented in the future.
For now, Rhea Ripley’s account stands as a stark reminder of the real-life dangers posed by obsessive fans, and the necessity of respecting the privacy and boundaries of every individual, regardless of their fame or public profile. As the conversation grows, advocates hope both fans and authorities will recognize the urgency of protecting those who inspire millions inside the ring, but seek safety and sanctuary outside of it.
