Rhea Ripley isn’t holding back—and neither is Buddy Matthews. On April 6, 2025, the WWE Women’s World Champion posted a cheeky photo of herself and her AEW star husband in a moment that has fans talking for all the right reasons.

In the photo, Ripley and Matthews are standing side by side in a room packed with gothic décor, mounted antlers, and a wall full of framed art. They’re rocking matching custom vests painted with the Australian flag—paying tribute to their roots—but the real showstopper is what’s going on below the waist.

Both are seen grabbing each other’s backsides in full view of the camera, and Ripley made sure to let fans know exactly what went down right before the shot was taken. “You can tell in his eyes that I grabbed his ass back within the last .5 seconds before the photo was taken 🤣❤️ it’s only fair #SorryNotSorry love you @snm_buddy 😘” she wrote in the caption.

It’s another unapologetic display from Ripley, who’s known for mixing bold humor with fierce loyalty when it comes to her personal life. Despite their busy wrestling schedules in different promotions, the couple makes it work—and moments like this prove they’re still having fun, no matter how chaotic the road gets.

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Just last month, Ripley also revealed a deeply personal tattoo of her dog dressed as horror icon Art the Clown, blending her love of pets and all things creepy. Now she’s showing off a very different kind of devotion—this time to her man.

Ripley was recently added to the Women’s World Title match at WrestleMania 41, but with or without gold around her waist, she’s clearly got everything she wants right by her side.

What do you think of Rhea Ripley’s playful photo with Buddy Matthews? Is this just harmless fun, or a little too much for social media? Hit the comments and let us know your take.

Felix Upton has over 15 years of experience in media and wrestling journalism. His work at Ringside News blends speed, accuracy, and industry insight.

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