AEW's Buddy Matthews Shares Heartfelt Post for 2024 with Rhea Ripley

AEW star Buddy Matthews recently shared a reminiscing post on social media, featuring photos with his wife, WWE's Rhea Ripley. The couple tied the knot in June 2024 and seem to be enjoying their new life together.

AEW and WWE Stars' Eventful 2024

Both Matthews and Ripley had an eventful 2024. Ripley headlined the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view in her home country, Australia, and has been feuding with Liv Morgan for months. The rivalry is expected to come to an end on Netflix's first edition of RAW in a Last Woman Standing match. Meanwhile, Matthews hasn't wrestled since the Full Gear pay-per-view, where he defeated Dante Martin, Komander, and Beast Mortos during the Zero Hour.

Buddy Matthews' Grateful Post

Matthews took to Instagram to express his gratitude for the past year, stating that he enjoyed his 2024 as he got married and bought a house. He shared pictures with his wife, family, and friends, and wrote:

"2024 was 365 days of memories, from marrying my best friend, to wrestling highs & lows, universal/Vegas trips, Family/Friends visiting, buying another house & our little family growing by 1 - can easily say Best Year thus far!! Onto 2025…" The post highlights the couple's happy moments and their excitement for the new year.

Vince Russo's Prediction for Rhea Ripley

While fans are hyped to see Liv Morgan collide with Rhea Ripley on the first RAW on Netflix, Vince Russo believes that Ripley will lose the match. According to Russo, Liv Morgan should retain the title as she needs it more than Ripley.

• Rhea Ripley's popularity: Russo thinks that Ripley is already super over with the people and doesn't need the belt to remain popular.
• Liv Morgan's need for the title: On the other hand, Russo believes that the title would greatly benefit Liv Morgan's career.

"I think you know, Rhea Ripley is super over with the people. She don't need the belt, you know. Liv does. Liv, that belt and that title really helps Liv. Rhea Ripley will remain over whether or not she wins the title. She doesn't need the title. They just need to protect her in this match. But I think, I mean, they should keep the title on Liv," he said.

It remains to be seen if the Eradicator will win the Women's World Championship on RAW next week.