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Rhea Ripley discusses Buddy Matthews' recovery progress from injury

Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 1:03 AM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Rhea Ripley discusses Buddy Matthews' recovery progress from injury

Summary

Rhea Ripley provided an update on her husband Buddy Matthews during a podcast hosted by Stephanie McMahon. Matthews has been recovering from an ankle injury sustained at AEW’s Grand Slam Australia in February 2025. He revealed a partial ligament tear along with cartilage damage. Ripley mentioned that he is beginning to train in the ring again, though he is not yet cleared for competition. Matthews recently made an appearance at an indie event where he expressed optimism about a potential return in October.

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Status Watch

•Buddy Matthews injured his ankle at Grand Slam Australia in February 2025.
•He suffered a partial ligament tear and cartilage damage.
•Ripley says Matthews is starting to train again in the ring.
•He is not cleared yet but hopes to return in October.
•Matthews attacked Donovan Dijak at an indie event last month.

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1:03 AMWrestling Inc — WWE's Rhea Ripley Offers Injury Update On Husband & AEW Star Buddy Matthews

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While on Stephanie McMahon's podcast, WWE's Rhea Ripley gave an update on Buddy Matthews following an injury he suffered in an AEW match last year.
— Wrestling Incby staff@wrestlinginc.com (Samantha Schipman)

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