Talk:Rhea Ripley

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Semi-protected edit request on 5 June 2020

Rhea’s real name is Demiti. Not Demi. On her Twitter, there is a post where she donated money and posted screenshots. The screenshots say “Demiti”. And her boyfriend’s name is Kevin. 24.239.236.225 (talk) 22:33, 5 June 2020 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 5 June 2020

Just thought I’d say that, because it’s bothering me a bit. DEMITI is her real name. Not Demi. And besides, most of the time, Demi is short for something else. Thank you. If you do not change it, that’s fine. 24.239.236.225 (talk) 22:35, 5 June 2020 (UTC)

Needs a better source than incidental appearance in a screenshot. If the subject explicitly mentions it though then it is fine, WP:ABOUTSELF, but money screenshots aren't ideal as WP:BLPPRIMARY. – Thjarkur (talk) 23:08, 5 June 2020 (UTC)

"Needs a better source"...

Her unshortened first name definitely is Demiti...

Source:

https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/tributes/notice/death-notices/bilibio-rosetta/6047704/ Undalya (talk) 17:19, 3 August 2023 (UTC)

There is no proof this person is related to Ripley. Addicted4517 (talk) 09:03, 9 August 2024 (UTC)

Unexplained removal of content

Hello, I’m PedigreeWWEFigz87V2. Can someone please put something that isn’t visible when you read, but visible when you edit, telling editors not to remove the “thus turning heel for the first time since August 2019” part? PedigreeWWEFigz87V2 (talk) 13:37, 7 April 2021 (UTC)

That issue is already solved because the article is semi-protected now. Wario-Man ^talk 15:17, 7 April 2021 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 11 October 2021

GamerFox2019 (talk) 22:49, 11 October 2021 (UTC)

Just to change her age to 25, since it's still 24.

 Not done for now: It should update on it's own. ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 23:24, 11 October 2021 (UTC)

Expand on her inspirations please

She has also cited Beth Phoenix and Kaitlyn as inspirations

https://www.mediareferee.com/wwe-news-rhea-ripley-beth-phoenix-inspiration-wwe-nightmare-character/ 120.18.76.181 (talk) 05:01, 6 January 2023 (UTC)

Billing

Billing appears to be out of date, WWE BIO states Rhea Ripley is from "The Judgement Day". She was billed as being from "Adelaide, South Australia" before the change to "The Judgement Day" 61.68.100.129 (talk) 14:48, 13 February 2023 (UTC)

WWE bio says "Adelaide, South Australia"..."The Judgement Day" is the stable she's in... Undalya (talk) 18:15, 3 August 2023 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 15 July 2024

2601:58A:8D01:2090:6D8F:C6C5:B44E:4593 (talk) 23:21, 15 July 2024 (UTC)

She is known as “Mami” on WWE Monday Night Raw due to her dominant and non submissive-like role towards Dominik Mysterio. The nickname is also given to her due to her stunning looks and those peaches behind her that have millions of fans calling her Mami alongside Dom Mysterio.

 Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. - FlightTime (open channel) 23:31, 15 July 2024 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 8 August 2024

BJavierPR (talk) 18:48, 8 August 2024 (UTC)

Change in history section and add following text with references.

Injury and return (2024-)

On the 8 April episode of Raw, Ripley was attacked in a backstage segment by Liv Morgan, during which Ripley legitimately injured her right arm. The following week, she was forced to vacate the championship, ending her reign at 380 days, tying Bayley's record as the longest-reigning Women's World Champion.[94] During Ripley's absence, the storyline continued when Morgan began seducing Dominik, who resisted Morgan's efforts, but accidentally helped her win the Women's World Championship from Lynch at King & Queen of the Ring.[95] Morgan also began interfering in The Judgment Day's matches, including helping Bálor and JD McDonagh win the World Tag Team Championship.[96] After a three-month hiatus, Ripley returned on the 8 July episode of Raw, confronting Morgan and Dominik.[97][98] At SummerSlam on 3 August, Ripley was unsuccessful in regaining the title from Morgan after interference from Dominik, giving Ripley her first pinfall loss since May 2022. After the match, Dominik turned on Ripley and kissed Morgan, ending their partnership and fully turning Ripley face for the first time since April 2022.[99]

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Injury, Return and Dominik's betrayal (2024)

On the 8 April episode of Raw, Ripley was attacked in a backstage segment by Liv Morgan, during which Ripley legitimately injured her right arm. The following week, she was forced to vacate the championship, ending her reign at 380 days, tying Bayley's record as the longest-reigning Women's World Champion.[94] During Ripley's absence, the storyline continued when Morgan began seducing Dominik, who resisted Morgan's efforts, but accidentally helped her win the Women's World Championship from Lynch at King & Queen of the Ring.[95] Morgan also began interfering in The Judgment Day's matches, including helping Bálor and JD McDonagh win the World Tag Team Championship.[96] After a three-month hiatus, Ripley returned on the 8 July episode of Raw, confronting Morgan and Dominik.[97][98] At SummerSlam on 3 August, Ripley was unsuccessful in regaining the title from Morgan after interference from Dominik, giving Ripley her first pinfall loss since May 2022. After the match, Dominik turned on Ripley and kissed Morgan, ending their partnership and fully turning Ripley face for the first time since April 2022.[99]

Add the following in a new bold topic with text and references:

Feud with The Judgment Day and team up with Damian Priest (2024-present)

On the following episode of Raw, Finn Bálor officially kicked Priest out of the group, and followed up with the introduction of the "new" Judgment Day, consisting of himself, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, JD McDonagh, and the new additions of both Carlito (who was an associate member now became an official member) and Liv Morgan. During Priest's match against McDonagh, Bálor would ambush him along with the rest of The Judgment Day, until Rhea Ripley, who had also been ousted from the stable came to the ring and made the save. Priest and Ripley would afterwards embrace each other, thus staying together as a team. Thus cementing her face turn in the process.

References

 Not done: - The current heading is adequate. The content shows no difference otherwise. The addition is too long and speaks too much of others. The current sentence is adequate, and a source will be added shortly. Addicted4517 (talk) 09:07, 9 August 2024 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 21 August 2024

For the sake of formatting, please add a parenthesis to the front of the birthdate. Thanks. 2603:6010:67F0:2270:493C:9455:4075:400C (talk) 23:46, 21 August 2024 (UTC)

 Done Left guide (talk) 23:55, 21 August 2024 (UTC)

Edit Request

Closing discussion per WP:EVADE.
The following discussion has been closed. Please do not modify it.
Rhea Ripley's Real Height is 5'8.5 after she stated it in an interview :Rhea Ripley Talks Her Unique Pins, REAL HEIGHT, Reaction To Comments On Sonya Deville Posts published by:Fightful Wrestling With Sean Ross Sapp Note that the field in the infobox is "billed height", so her real height doesn't really matter. — Czello (music) 15:01, 24 September 2024 (UTC) You need to understand that google uses this information and takes it as if it is their real height not their "billed height". 102.67.77.155 (talk) 15:17, 24 September 2024 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 24 November 2024

Rhea Ripley IS not married or even engaged so text is a mistake Minyeon Riy (talk) 14:57, 24 November 2024 (UTC)

 Not done: she has been married to Matthews since June of 2024 The AP (talk) 15:31, 24 November 2024 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 7 May 2025

Demiti is her real first name. Her father has her mother’s, sister and her name tattooed on his arm and her name reads ‘Demiti’ Demi is a nickname/shortened version of her name. — See Instagram: sarahhazeltattoos you’ll find Rhea and her family recently got matching tattoos and her dads name tattooed is clear in one of the pictures. 86.31.9.255 (talk) 20:01, 7 May 2025 (UTC)

 Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. WP:INSTAGRAM is generally not a reliable source outside of specific situations. This instagram account doesn't seem to be Ripley's own account so likely not appropriate as a source Cannolis (talk) 20:12, 7 May 2025 (UTC)

The account is of a tattoo artist who tattooed Rhea and her mother, father and sister. The photo shows Rhea with her father, mother and sister all clearly visible in the picture. You can see his tattoo. Her real name is Demiti not Demi. Rhea herself shared the pictures on her insta story. I can tell you don’t follow Rhea otherwise you’d have seen it. 86.31.9.255 (talk) 06:52, 8 May 2025 (UTC)

It's still not a reliable source to read a name off a tattoo. See WP:OR. — Czello ^(music) 06:54, 8 May 2025 (UTC)

Look at this: https://www.instagram.com/sarahhazeltattoos/p/DJWF96ETDF1/?img_index=1

scroll and you can see an up close photo of his tattoo.

the names read Anna, DEMITI, Calista. The tattoo is clear and you can’t misread it. Her name is Demiti.

She just goes by Demi. So her name should read Demiti “Demi” Bennett 86.31.9.255 (talk) 07:00, 8 May 2025 (UTC)

This is still WP:OR. — Czello ^(music) 07:04, 8 May 2025 (UTC)

It doesn’t matter if it isn’t a published source. You can’t get more reliable than her dad’s tattoo. If it were spelled wrong it would have been fixed by now. Also if it were wrong she wouldn’t have shared it to her insta story. How about contacting her directly, or her sister or mother. That will give you a definite answer. Until then your page is wrong and contains misinformation. 86.31.9.255 (talk) 07:46, 8 May 2025 (UTC)

Actually it does matter, because an encyclopedia can't cite a tattoo as a source. — Czello ^(music) 07:48, 8 May 2025 (UTC)

• Justia Trademarks for Rhea Ripley: "Name/Portrait Description and/or Consent Statement: The name(s), portrait(s), and/or signature(s) shown in the mark identifies Demiti Bennett, whose consent(s) to register is made of record."
• The Advertiser: "Riot City Wrestling’s Demiti Bennett, ..."

183.171.122.29 (talk) 11:56, 9 May 2025 (UTC)

The first one doesn't help as the trademark was abandoned. The second one contains no link between "Demiti" and Rhea - making the link is original research. Addicted4517 (talk) 09:43, 16 May 2025 (UTC)

How about the other two?

Mexican newspaper Milenio: "Demiti Rose Bennett (whose original name is Rhea) is an Australian wrestler, 28 years old, who began her career in the independent scene of her country, before joining WWE to participate in the 2017 Mae Young Classic tournament."

Argentine online newspaper Infobae: "Behind the name Rhea Ripley is Demiti Rose Bennett, an Australian professional wrestler, who is 28 years old and has emerged as one of the most important figures in WWE."

(Translated from Spanish via Google Translate) 183.171.121.204 (talk) 03:20, 20 May 2025 (UTC)

Corrected translation: Rhea's original name. 183.171.122.222 (talk) 13:54, 20 May 2025 (UTC)

Neither of those sources are listed at WP:RSP so they would be unproven and therefore not usable in a BLP. Addicted4517 (talk) 01:10, 21 May 2025 (UTC)

I would ask @Czello how's that four sources. 183.171.123.82 (talk) 04:55, 21 May 2025 (UTC)

The trademark doesn't work, but the other three are more promising. I think part of the issue is that one is Mexican and the other Argentine; one would think there would be English sources that would say the same thing. There is the Advertiser source of course, though I agree with Addicted that ideally we should have something that's considered more reliable. At this point I'm reasonably convinced that her first name probably is Demiti, but I'd like to hear more from others if they're fine with the Advertiser link being used. It has the advantage of being Australian, which adds more credence to the statement. — Czello ^(music) 06:48, 21 May 2025 (UTC)

• Big No. The Advertiser article was published in 2014 and it could not be used when Sports Illustrated is newer (2020). Has she ever used the name Demiti in an interview or in one of her social media posts? The other links are not reliable for BLP. You need to find something legit/undeniable. Can you find an Australian source to confirm it? I looked at some news by some Australian websites and all of them calls her Demi Bennett; e.g. [1][2][3] There are much more but 3 examples are enough. The more interesting part is that even The Advertiser uses Demi Bennett[4] while Demiti Bennett is just mentioned 1 time.[5] It is just an old typo for 99.99%. --Mann Mann (talk) 12:58, 21 May 2025 (UTC)
• No. Along with what Mann Mann said, I re-iterate what I said above. There was no connection in the article made between Bennett and Ripley. The fact it was pre Rhea Ripley is why. Connecting the two using the 2014 Advertiser article by itself is original research. Seriously. Addicted4517 (talk) 01:19, 24 May 2025 (UTC)

  Legal name is slightly different with birth name (the name of the person that was given for the purpose of registration of the birth and which then appears on a birth certificate). Some people legally change their name to be different from their birth name, including Ric Flair's legal name Richard Morgan Fliehr. 183.171.121.62 (talk) 09:22, 25 May 2025 (UTC)

Yeah, some wrestlers had different birth names; e.g. Steve Austin. But those articles are well-sourced and verifiable. You need to provide a reliable BLP source or a confirmation by Bennett herself. Plus how do you know Demiti is not a nickname itself? If you think your request passes BLP criteria, you better visit WP:BLPN and start a discussion there (with a link to your edit request on this page). In the end, you might be right. But you need a BLP source that explicitly says: "Rhea Ripley = Demiti Bennett" OR "Demi Bennett was born Demiti Bennett". That's all. --Mann Mann (talk) 10:12, 25 May 2025 (UTC)