Popular WWE name shares interesting one-word response to Rhea Ripley 'relationship'

Rhea Ripley has been linked to several familiar faces in pro wrestling. The WWE Universe has had an up-close look at some of Ripley's relationships through social media, so the latest development is raising eyebrows. Cathy Kelley is a key figure in the drama and is responsible for the latest incident that followed a photo post by Sportskeeda Wrestling.

The Eradicator has been in a real-life relationship with AEW's Buddy Matthews since 2022, and they tied the knot in June 2024. While Ripley has been linked to names like Dominik Mysterio in the WWE storylines, she is also known for flirty friendships on social media with names like Kelley and Samantha Irvin. The antics may be described as coquettish and have entertained fans for over a year.

Kelley shared a playful backstage video from RAW this week featuring her and Ripley. The official Sportskeeda Wrestling account on X shared screenshots and Cathy's caption from the post and declared them to be friendship goals. The fan-favorite backstage interviewer responded with just one very telling word and the thinking face emoji.

"friendship 🤔," Cathy Kelley wrote.

Kelley was linked to Finn Balor in 2017, but their relationship reportedly lasted less than one year. She was also rumored to be involved with The Velveteen Dream at one point.

Rhea Ripley set for WWE championship opportunity

Rhea Ripley remains focused on the WWE Women's World Championship. Her chance at clinching a second reign with the title has been confirmed.

This week's RAW saw Liv Morgan taunt the crowd until The Eradicator interrupted, ordering her to shut up. Ripley then declared that their rivalry had gone on for too long, and now it was time to settle things for good. She then announced she was the #1 contender for The Miracle Kid's title, promising to take the gold from her.

WWE has not announced when Rhea Ripley vs. Liv Morgan will happen, but it's rumored for the RAW Netflix premiere on January 6. Morgan dethroned Ripley of the title at SummerSlam in August, then retained via DQ at Bad Blood in October due to Raquel Rodriguez while Dominik Mysterio was in a shark cage.