Rhea Ripley recently spoke with Logan Paul on the “Impaulsive” podcast to discuss her relationship with Buddy Matthews and how they support each other’s careers. She said,
“[Buddy] is happy for me and he also knows how far I can go in this company and how far his limitations are as well. For him, he’s been in WWE, he’s been wrestling for maybe over 15 years, and he knows that when he was in WWE, he hit a peak there. Then over in AEW, he’s doing well and it’s slowly growing. The House of Black is slowly growing and getting more steam, but he also knows that at the end of the day, the platform that I’m on, this might make a lot of people mad, but it’s obviously higher.”
She continued, “I feel like he doesn’t get threatened by that and he says he doesn’t either, so I’ll take his word. I trust him, I believe him. He’s very comfortable in what he’s doing and who I am. He also loves to help me along the way and help me grow, which is what a relationship should be. If I’m winning, he’s winning.”
Ripley and Matthews announced their engagement in August of last year.
During a recent interview with The Mirror, Becky Lynch opined on a number of celebrities who often come in for one-off appearances with the company, and why that can be frustrating at times.
You can check out some highlights from the interview below:
On WWE using celebrities: “It’s easy to be special when you only show up every four weeks or however often and then creative is specifically designed to make you feel important. Whereas when you are on TV every week, you’re on every live event, you’re doing the work to make these people seem important, you are doing the grunt work to allow them to come in and say ‘hello, let me wave majestically at everybody.’ It used to be a thing that wrestling fans would scoff at but now it seems they are starting to revere it more. Like: ‘Oh yay, this person has come around and graced us with their presence.’ So that becomes frustrating.
“In the past, the champion would make their rounds through the territories, show off the title and be front and center. Now that model is changing and I don’t know if it’s for the better. You learn by being in front of the crowd constantly and when you are in there with somebody who has learned by being in front of the crowd, you get better. So it moves the business forward.”
On part-timers like Roman Reigns and The Rock: “Roman and Rock are an exception because they have been there before. But if we start relying on these celebrities, the part timers, the people that don’t actually know how to do this, that don’t understand the craft, we’re in trouble. We need leaders, people who care about this, who think about stories, who think about their character, who want to drive it forward. So yes, it’s great to have the eye grab of celebrities, let them bring eyes to the product, but we can’t rely on it.”
In a recent interview on the “Impaulsive” podcast with Logan Paul, Rhea Ripley opened up about her relationship with Buddy Matthews and how they support each other’s careers. Ripley, a professional wrestler in WWE, expressed her gratitude for Matthews’ understanding of the differences in their platforms and the limitations they may face.
Ripley acknowledged Matthews’ experience in the wrestling industry, having been involved for over 15 years and reaching a peak in WWE before transitioning to AEW. She recognized that while Matthews’ career is steadily growing in AEW with his faction, the House of Black, she has the advantage of being on a higher platform in WWE.
Despite this discrepancy, Ripley emphasized that Matthews is not threatened by her success and fully supports her. She trusts his words when he says he is comfortable with their dynamic and believes that a healthy relationship should involve helping each other grow. Ripley firmly believes that when she wins, Matthews wins as well.
The couple announced their engagement in August of last year, solidifying their commitment to each other both personally and professionally. Their relationship serves as a testament to the importance of supporting one another’s goals and aspirations.
In another interview with The Mirror, WWE Superstar Becky Lynch shared her thoughts on celebrities making one-off appearances in the company. Lynch expressed frustration at the preferential treatment given to these celebrities, who often receive special creative attention and are made to feel important despite their infrequent appearances.
Lynch highlighted the contrast between these celebrities and regular wrestlers who work tirelessly week after week, performing at live events and putting in the effort to make others shine. She believes that wrestling fans are starting to revere these celebrity appearances more, which can be disheartening for those who consistently put in the work.
Lynch also expressed concerns about relying too heavily on part-time wrestlers like Roman Reigns and The Rock. While acknowledging their exceptional status due to their previous experience in the industry, she emphasized the importance of having leaders who genuinely care about the craft and driving the business forward. Lynch believes that relying too much on celebrities and part-timers who lack a deep understanding of wrestling could be detrimental to the industry’s growth.
In conclusion, Rhea Ripley’s interview with Logan Paul shed light on the supportive nature of her relationship with Buddy Matthews and how they navigate their different platforms in the wrestling industry. Becky Lynch’s comments on celebrities in WWE highlighted the frustrations that arise when these individuals receive preferential treatment over regular wrestlers. Both interviews offer valuable insights into the dynamics of professional wrestling and the challenges faced by those within the industry.