WWE champion Rhea Ripley marries fellow pro-wrestler Buddy Matthews in a Gothic black wedding dress: ‘Til death’

Australian WWE superstar Rhea Ripley has married fellow wrestler Buddy Matthews.

The Adelaide-born SmackDown Women’s Champion, 27, took to Instagram to share the happy news on Thursday.

She posted a picture of herself kissing her new husband, 35, and simply captioned the post: ‘Til death. 23.06.24.’

Rhea broke tradition and opted for a Gothic black wedding dress along with a vibrant bouquet of flowers.

Meanwhile, Matthews looked dapper in a matching black suit.

Followers rushed to congratulate the pro-wrestling power couple, including fellow WWE stars Bianca Belair, Kayla Becker, Daphanie LaShaunn and Dominik Mysterio.

The couple announced their engagement last August on Instagram. 

She posted a picture of herself kissing her smiling fiancé, 34, on a Florida beach and also revealed her unique engagement ring – a large diamond on a black band. 

Australian WWE superstar Rhea Ripley, 27, has married fellow wrestler Buddy Matthews, 35. Both pictured

Beneath the photo, Rhea posted a caption that read ‘1000x Yes! Pure F**cking happiness’.

Fellow Aussie Matthews also commemorated the moment on Instagram with a picture at Florida’s Cocoa Beach Pier, captioned ‘my sunshine in the sunshine!’ 

Matthews has also achieved success in his US wrestling career and the couple have worked together before in the WWE. He now works in the AEW. 

Ripley became the first Aussie to win the Women’s Championship at WrestleMania 37 in 2021.

She soon became known for her taxing hardcore-style matches – and while the results are pre-determined, there’s nothing fake about being slammed onto a pile of thumb tacks or thrown off a ladder into a table.

The Adelaide-born SmackDown Women's Champion, 27, took to Instagram to share the happy news on Thursday

The Adelaide-born SmackDown Women’s Champion, 27, took to Instagram to share the happy news on Thursday

She posted a picture of herself kissing her new husband, 35, and simply captioned the post: 'Till death. 23.06.24'

She posted a picture of herself kissing her new husband, 35, and simply captioned the post: ‘Till death. 23.06.24’

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