Recent social media interactions between Rhea Ripley and WWE backstage correspondent Cathy Kelley have ignited fan speculation about a potential new romantic storyline developing on WWE RAW.
A notable TikTok video posted by Kelley, featuring a playful moment with Ripley in a call booth, has been widely interpreted by fans. This, combined with Kelley reportedly referring to herself as Ripley’s “work girlfriend” and expressing on X a desire to see Ripley face Stephanie Vaquer, has fueled these theories.
With reports indicating the 36-year-old Kelley is preparing for an expanded on-television presence, some fans envision her potentially acting as Ripley’s on-screen partner or manager, particularly if a feud with Vaquer materializes.
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Meanwhile, Ripley is focused on the 2025 Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match on June 7. Her prominent positioning has reportedly drawn some criticism from viewers who perceive her as being consistently pushed into title contention.
These discussions of a romantic angle or a formal partnership between Ripley and Kelley remain speculative, arising from fan interpretations of their online interactions, with no confirmation of such plans from WWE.
Rhea Ripley & Cathy Kelly in a photo booth together👀🤔 pic.twitter.com/aedKheGnqt
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