Rhea Ripley’s Sizzling 29th Birthday Bash: Hot Shots That Steal the Show
Born Demi Bennett on October 11, 1996, in Adelaide, Australia, WWE’s “Mami” and two-time Women’s World Champion Rhea Ripley turned 29 today amid her ongoing reign on Raw—fresh off reclaiming gold from Liv Morgan at the Netflix premiere in January 2025 and gearing up for Crown Jewel Down Under. Fans and media are flooding socials with tributes, but the real heat? Curated galleries of her fiercest, most jaw-dropping photos from red carpets, ring entrances, and off-duty glow-ups. TMZ dropped a killer “Hot Shots” roundup this morning, celebrating her metalhead edge and killer physique with a retrospective that’s got everyone buzzing. From bikini beach days to leather-clad dominance, here’s a dive into the standout “hot shots” lighting up her birthday feed—pulled from recent WWE events, Instagram flexes, and fan-fave archives.
Iconic Birthday-Worthy Snaps: A Visual Feast
Ripley’s aesthetic? Think tattoos, black lace, and unapologetic power—perfect for her 29th. These picks span her career highlights, with fresh 2025 vibes from Raw, Evolution, and personal posts. (Pro tip: Click through for full galleries; she’s owning every angle.)
| Shot Description | When/Where | Why It’s 🔥 | Source Vibes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bikini Queen on Aussie Shores | February 2025, family beach vacay in Adelaide | Inked abs and ocean waves—pure vacation slay, channeling her roots pre-Crown Jewel hype. Fans call it “Mami’s off-season glow-up.” | Instagram Stories; echoes her 25th bday beach bash. |
| Leather Entrance at Evolution | July 13, 2025, State Farm Arena (vs. IYO SKY) | Black corset, thigh-high boots, and that stare-down—studio-lit intensity that screams champion energy. | WWE.com gallery; Getty’s top pick. |
| Post-Title Win Smirk with Undertaker | January 6, 2025, Intuit Dome (Raw on Netflix) | Sweat-glistened, belt-hoisted triumph—raw power after dethroning Morgan, with Taker’s nod. Booty flex in gear? Chef’s kiss. | PWPIX hot shots; fan edits exploding today. |
| Darc Sport Workout Tease | January 11–12, 2025, gym sesh promo | Crop top and shorts showing off those Riptide-ready legs—promo for her apparel line, but it’s straight fire. | IG Stories sale post; “Brutality” code still lingers in chats. |
| Ass-Grab Moment with Buddy Matthews | April 6, 2025, couple’s cheeky IG | Playful squeeze in casual fits—her fiancée’s got that matching energy; fans dub it “relationship goals with edge.” | PWPIX booty roundup; birthday reposts galore. |
| Ladder Powerbomb Flex vs. Giulia | June 7, 2025, Money in the Bank (Intuit Dome) | Mid-air dominance in metallic gear—athletic AF, with that signature tattoo sleeve popping. | Getty action shots; “Eradicator” mode activated. |
These aren’t just pics—they’re a timeline of Ripley’s rise from NXT UK champ (2018) to Royal Rumble winner (2023) and beyond, blending vulnerability (like her doggo’s bday posts) with straight-up sex appeal. Her own IG drop? A simple “29! ✨” that’s racked 53K+ likes, sparking a flood of fan art and edits.
Fan Frenzy on X: “Mami’s Day” Takes Over
X is a birthday explosion—over 500K views on tribute threads since midnight. Hashtags #HappyBirthdayRhea and #Mami29 are trending in wrestling circles, with edits, GIFs, and thirst traps. Standouts:
- Viral Edits: TJ’s career montage tease (“ICONIC RIPLEY”) hit 200+ likes, blending ring highlights with glam shots.
- Heartfelt Roasts: @ripl3ys’ video montage (“talented, special and loved”) clocks 200+ engagements, set to her theme.
- Thirst Central: @celeblovers2016’s GIF collage (“Aussie babe… sexy and hot”) with four steamy stills—1.3K views and counting. @LianasNightmare: “GOAT… aspire to be like” with a custom graphic.
- Celeb Echoes: Haseeb’s shared bday nod with Iyo Sky (“beyond amazing to share 11-Oct”)—cute crossover love.
TMZ’s gallery is the go-to for a full scroll, but PWPIX and Getty are goldmines for high-res action. As Ripley preps for her home-soil Crown Jewel defense (whispers of a Flair rematch?), these shots remind us: At 29, she’s not just hotter than ever—she’s unbreakable. What’s your fave Rhea era? Drop it below, and happy bday, Nightmare! 🖤✨