It’s been a tough couple of years for the married duo of Rhea Ripley and Buddy Matthews. In the wake of Rhea Ripley’s surgery, Buddy Matthews’ medical status gets a huge update. Rhea Ripley Out After Knee SurgeryIt’s been a couple of months since WWE Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley wrestled. Buddy Matthews’ Ankle Injury and Career SetbackIt was February 2025 when Buddy Matthews suffered a freak accident that would put him on the shelf for 17 months. Buddy Matthews’ Medical Status: Cleared to CompeteBuddy Matthews is cleared to compete.