WWE star Rhea Ripley announced for Perth pre-show while out injured
The gist
WWE star Rhea Ripley, out since June after knee surgery, was announced for a Perth pre-show.
Her in-ring status is unclear as WWE hopes she returns as a division focus.
How it unfolded
- Jun 2026Rhea Ripley has been out of action since June.
- Aug 2026Ripley revealed that she underwent knee surgery.
- Oct 9, 2026Ripley and her husband, AEW wrestler Buddy Matthews, adopted a puppy named Choppa from Polk County Bully Project; Ripley shared photos on Instagram. Both remain absent from television due to injuries, with Ripley in the early stages of rehabilitation and Matthews fully cleared to return.