OK, let’s talk about Rhea Ripley in 2017. I remember this like it was yesterday. I was just messing around on the internet, trying to find some new wrestlers to watch, and that’s when I stumbled upon her. She was still going by her real name, Demi Bennett, back then.
So, I did some digging. Turns out, Demi, or Rhea, as we know her now, wasn’t just into wrestling. This girl was into everything! Rugby, swimming, karate, netball, you name it. She was a real athlete. But it was wrestling that really got her going. She saw a match between Triple H and Ric Flair, and that was it. She was hooked.
I started following her career from that point. Back in 2013, she was wrestling in her hometown of Adelaide, Australia, for a promotion called Riot City Wrestling (RCW). I watched a bunch of her matches from there. She was pretty green, you know, still learning the ropes, but you could see the potential. She had this raw energy and intensity that just drew you in.
Here’s what I managed to collect:
- First match I watched: It was a tag team match. Rhea and some other girl against two other women. She was a bit rough around the edges, but she had this fire in her that was undeniable.
- Her moves: Mostly basic stuff, you know, slams, suplexes, dropkicks. But she did them with such force and conviction. You could tell she was giving it her all.
- Her look: Back then, she had long, dark hair and a more natural look. Nothing like the Rhea Ripley we see today with the short, blonde hair and the gothic makeup. She looked tough, but also kind of innocent, if that makes sense.
What I learned from watching Rhea Ripley in 2017
Watching Rhea in those early days really showed me how far she’s come. She went from being this relatively unknown wrestler in Australia to one of the biggest stars in WWE. It was inspiring to see her grow and develop over the years. She put in the work, honed her craft, and made a name for herself. It just goes to show that if you have a dream and you’re willing to work for it, anything is possible. Even if your friends think you are silly at first. And hey, look at her now. She’s on top of the world! You never know where life is going to take you, I guess.
