A fan attending AEW Grand Slam at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre reported a possible sighting of WWE Women’s World Champion Rhea Ripley in the audience. The individual captured in photos shared on social media bore a resemblance to Ripley, generating discussion among fans about her potential presence at the event.
The timing has drawn attention as Buddy Matthews, Ripley’s real-life partner, is scheduled to face Kazuchika Okada for the Continental Championship at the event.
Rhea Ripley in attendance at #AEWGrandSlam in support of Buddy Matthews. pic.twitter.com/qSEiFcXrTc
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The speculated appearance marks an interesting development, considering Ripley’s current position as WWE Women’s World Champion and her recent appearances on RAW. Last year, Ripley competed at WWE Elimination Chamber 2024 in Perth, where she successfully defended her world championship against Nia Jax in the main event.
At present, there has been no official confirmation regarding Ripley’s presence at the AEW event, with fans awaiting verification of the reported sighting.