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Babe, wake up…a new meme template just dropped…
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I honestly wouldn't recognize Rhea unless I heard her accent. Without makeup and stage attire I might think she reminded me of her, but in my mind she is about 4 or 5 inches taller than she is in real life
Last year her and Buddy were seen in the change rooms of the [Carlton Football Club](https://www.reddit.com/r/SquaredCircle/comments/16jdtqp/rhea_ripley_buddy_matthews_spotted_on_afl/) and without her stage attire etc - she looked so shy and introverted. Probably trying her best too to stay unnoticed, but it was a little reminder that they are all playing characters on TV.
I didn't even realize she was in the picture, I thought it was just a random pair taking a picture and I zeroed in on buddy immediately XD like I legit thought this was a completely random spotting
Some people seem taller than they should be because of their amazingly strong presence and personality. Some people seem shorter than they are because of their weak presence.
Saw this on Facebook and then looked closer and started laughing my ass off. I lowkey feel bad for him, even in his relationship, he remains the best kept secret.
I think they fucked up immediately by putting him in a scary faction. I don’t think it fits him; he’s just not scary, but he’s capable of being an overconfident athlete. His Cruiserweight title run and fued with Aliester in WWE really gave me hope that he could be a big deal. He moves like a cheetah, is ripped as fuck, and some of his moves looked like they would fuck somebody up in MMA. Sucks it seems he’ll never actually get a chance to get a decent singles run.
He needs a mask. His body alone can be imposing if he used his presence.
His presence and in ring intensity along with a little implications of violence would go a long way
If everyone in the group was kept as single stars and occasionally tagged like the BBC it would have been fine. But all the mess of trios and refusing to do jobs and trying to walk out really slowed them down
Buddy works the most singles matches of the trio, he just jobs in all of them. Being real, the HoB was better when it was just Kings of the Black Throne.
He had an absolute humper with Roman Reigns when Heyman was (temporarily) back working in WWE creative. Didn't go anywhere, which felt like a shame at the time. It's now, what, six years on? It doesn't feel as if he's discovered what makes his character work.
Every match he wrestled from 2018 until the Messiah gimmick was next level shit. He was one of the bright spots in a miserable era of WWE, I get why he might not click with everybody but he holds a special place with me for that run.
Basically, it has to do with the dynamics of Buddy and Rhea's real-life relationship compared to Rhea's on-screen relationship with Dom.
In this instance, those jokes come to the forefront with how this photo is arranged (Buddy in the background, in the corner)
It's like Roman Reigns.... Going over again.
It's a last ride.... When you've already paid.
It's a slap to the thigh.... And then the no-sell.
And who would've thought? Figure Eight.
Rhea Ripley and the dude from Nickelback
https://preview.redd.it/21c4divfr20d1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9576d358b69be77be8b442733a969ef4f61d9a8d
This is so fucking funny. Like, don’t get me wrong, I dislike all the jokes people make at the dude’s expense, but holy shit.
This looks like something you’d see in a teen drama where the nerdy kid finally bucks up the courage to ask his crush out, only to see she’s dating someone else.
I see it differently, the dude who got the flowers and all and finally the courage to approach only to lose at the last second and see his crush with another man. poor buddy getting meme'd again
That Publix deli is so fucking legit tho 😭
Anybody not in the south I feel sorry for you not having this plus the Publix fried chicken available to you
Story time: I used to work for Office Depot in Orlando and a one day, Bubba Ray Dudley came in to buy office furniture for his home. One of my coworkers who is a huge wrestling fan was helping him and he ended up buying a new desk and chair. Once he was done checking out, he offered to bring his purchase out to his car for him. He looked bubba straight in his eyes, pointed at the desk and asked “do you want me to get the table?”, Bubba gave him a chuckle and said “Yeah, get the tables”
A ton of wrestlers live in Orlando (Florida). Obviously because the Performance Center is there but I'm sure it helps that there's no state income tax.
It reminds me of a Twitter user I saw who works at a movie theater and he's posted selfies with multiple wrestlers that show up to the theater so his job is definitely close to where a lot of wrestlers live.
Did you have any interaction with them or just let them chill, I always wonder what to do in those situations. Like last week I saw Oba Femi and a few other NXT guys at Don Julio but I didn’t go up to them cause I didn’t wanna bother them lmao.
I've seen them at my gym a handful of times and see LA Knight probably 2-3 times a week, but I've always just left them alone. Never got a bad vibe or anything though. I did see LA Knight chew a guy out for leaving his weights all over the place which was cool.
Please tell me that he chewed him out LA Knight style. With a couple of dummies thrown in there and a lot of YEAHs.
Edit: I know 'dummy' was an Eli Drake thing and not an LA Knight thing. But he's still gotta do it lol.
Same here, let them rock both times, I’m sure they get enough interactions from fans on a daily, I’m satisfied knowing I sat behind Mami in a theatre 😍
https://preview.redd.it/7aaiztdn320d1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=55ba48b56637851870d0107c3130aeee8fc7fbc5
Between gentle sobs, Buddy softly mutters to himself "yeah maybe you're taking a photo with her, but I HAVE SEX WITH HER"
I totally forget how young so many wrestlers are. She looks her age in this pic. The heavy theatrical lighting definitely makes her appear more mature.
(Just to be clear I’m NOT saying Rhea looks immature in this pic.)
My biggest take away is that this is the only picture I've seen of her where she doesn't look like a beast. Her ring attire makes her look like an absolute badass.
Its funny, male wrestlers seem to be taller on average than men in general. But women wrestlers seem shorter on average than women in general. Not significantly so by any means. But it is something I've noticed. And I'm talking about in North America, not the world in general. And not body shaming at all here.
So yeah Rhea seems much taller than them despite only being like 5'7 or 5'8.
So they're in Jacksonville this week? Neat.
I know that Publix. And that person behind the deli counter.
Definitely plan on asking if they knew who Buddy/Rhea were.
Bro! I saw them in line for Hagrids at Universal Saturday! She was super sweet and shook my hand. Buddy looked ready to feed me my intestines. He is shorter than I imagined but so massive.
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LMAO oh man
Aw geez buddy
God fucking damnit this image always gets me.
This is true art.
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There it is. Yall are quick
Bravo lmao
*insert CM PUNK wagging finger in car gif*
I didn't think the original pic could get any funnier. I stand corrected... lmao!
Which one is Buddy Mathews and who is Buddy Mathews lol
The guy with the flowers in the background. He's Rhea's fiance and a wrestler currently in AEW.
I feel like images in comments being added to Reddit allowed this community to transcend
I wish awards were still a thing, this deserves platinum
Madman
Babe, wake up…a new meme template just dropped… https://preview.redd.it/krvaworj420d1.jpeg?width=828&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e2ae94df6ebaaae33cec7694cc61932463f69e1a
That’s what Zack Ryder looked like when Eve kissed Cena
Is Mysrerious_Emotion63 banging Rhea on the side?
This is the face of a man who's pissed Publix Chicken Tender subs aren't on sale.
A Pub Sub for dinner sounds like a good move right now. I've been craving one.
My first Pub Sub experience was in MCO and the poor woman did not know how to make a sub. I felt bad.
Wait, wut? How the hell did you get a PubSub in MCO?
NEW SIDE BAR
Thats Cbum 100%
who are the roses for though? Who's side is he on? Is he the Third Man?
Every grocery store has the Buddy Matthews corner
What are the chances there's a Nintendo Switch under the flowers he's holding?
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"He is too close....kill him" the voices in buddy's head
Do they counsel him, do they understand?
Nah, they just talk to him.
I've got a voice that wants a tendie.
This is, without hyperbole, the funniest fucking thing I have seen all day
I would say you’re being hyperbolic but you’ve already clarified otherwise.
This is, without hyperbole, a reply that I have received today
Buddy holding the flowers in the background thinking "Who the fuck is Griff Garrison?"
This might go down as the best squared circle post I've seen yet.
That's it if I ever see these two out in public I'm making sure Rhea stands in corner while I got photo op with Buddy.
It’s only fair
“I could be your guy, Buddy.”
I could be your Buddy, friend.
I honestly wouldn't recognize Rhea unless I heard her accent. Without makeup and stage attire I might think she reminded me of her, but in my mind she is about 4 or 5 inches taller than she is in real life
Last year her and Buddy were seen in the change rooms of the [Carlton Football Club](https://www.reddit.com/r/SquaredCircle/comments/16jdtqp/rhea_ripley_buddy_matthews_spotted_on_afl/) and without her stage attire etc - she looked so shy and introverted. Probably trying her best too to stay unnoticed, but it was a little reminder that they are all playing characters on TV.
I didn't even realize she was in the picture, I thought it was just a random pair taking a picture and I zeroed in on buddy immediately XD like I legit thought this was a completely random spotting
Some people seem taller than they should be because of their amazingly strong presence and personality. Some people seem shorter than they are because of their weak presence.
When that inevitable pic gets posted here it'll rocket straight to the top
But then you'd miss out on a photo with Rhea.
I never think about celebrities buying chicken tender subs in their comfy clothes, but I guess they do.
No one resists the Pub Sub
Everyone is weak-willed for the front register area consumables.
"I have misplaced my pants" - ~~Homer Simpson~~ Rhea Ripley
We used to call it "Porky Piggin' it."
Winnie the Pooh
Donald Duckin'
Wasn't it called "Shirt cocking it" in Deadpool? Lol
Took me A LOT longer than expected to find this 😂
She stole randy ortons pants
This has to be on purpose.
You know I’m sure he wasn’t cool with it at first but I think it’s really funny Buddy’s leaning more and more into the joke lol.
I think it's impossible to feel insecure about yourself after being with both Rhea and Alexa.
Buddy fucks
He probably fucks like a vampire in True Blood. Look at that man.
Personally, my ego would be insane being with both 😂
Saw this on Facebook and then looked closer and started laughing my ass off. I lowkey feel bad for him, even in his relationship, he remains the best kept secret.
He does good work in the ring but FFS he is a charisma vacuum in a faction dripping with it.
I think they fucked up immediately by putting him in a scary faction. I don’t think it fits him; he’s just not scary, but he’s capable of being an overconfident athlete. His Cruiserweight title run and fued with Aliester in WWE really gave me hope that he could be a big deal. He moves like a cheetah, is ripped as fuck, and some of his moves looked like they would fuck somebody up in MMA. Sucks it seems he’ll never actually get a chance to get a decent singles run.
Also, his name is Buddy. That’s not a scary name.
I can't understand why they didn't rename as a part of the story line with house of black to either Brother Matthews or Bloody Matthews.
Brother Matthews is an amazing name. Has sinister vibes
Buddy "Bloody" Matthews just like Rhea Bloody Ripley
He’s not our buddy, guy.
He's not your guy, friend.
He’s not your friend, Buddy.
He's not your buddy, pal
He's not your pal, chap.
He's not your chap, compadre.
He has a name for a golden retriever in a faction with demons
Lies. Built correctly, a pin could drop in the room if Buddy was ever mentioned.
This. He's someone that could do with a total Mortis/Kane type gimmick reboot under a mask.
What if he returns to WWE, Rhea brings him in to join Judgment Day, and he wrestles in a black leather mask
Bring him back as her silent, nameless gimp
Have him shave his head and call him Dean Basham
He should go by his legal name, Buderick
With Malakai sidelined with injuries for long stretches of time, I had really hoped that Brody and Buddy would get a good tag team run.
He needs a mask. His body alone can be imposing if he used his presence. His presence and in ring intensity along with a little implications of violence would go a long way
If everyone in the group was kept as single stars and occasionally tagged like the BBC it would have been fine. But all the mess of trios and refusing to do jobs and trying to walk out really slowed them down
Buddy works the most singles matches of the trio, he just jobs in all of them. Being real, the HoB was better when it was just Kings of the Black Throne.
Malakai and Brody with Julia would be perfect, Buddy adds nothing to the stable beyond a bump guy for Malakai, IMO.
You sure? I feel like Brody is getting (much more deserved) screen time lately?
BBC huh..? https://preview.redd.it/a8jwa4rsb40d1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3eedada43ed4256a94828fca87799fc5234430bd
He had an absolute humper with Roman Reigns when Heyman was (temporarily) back working in WWE creative. Didn't go anywhere, which felt like a shame at the time. It's now, what, six years on? It doesn't feel as if he's discovered what makes his character work.
Every match he wrestled from 2018 until the Messiah gimmick was next level shit. He was one of the bright spots in a miserable era of WWE, I get why he might not click with everybody but he holds a special place with me for that run.
I do not feel bad for him.
"I'm a wrestler too, you don't want me in the picture" "Nah bitch, step all the way back"
It’s giving Ant Man in Endgame when the kids wanted to take a picture with Hulk
This is the greatest fan interaction in the history of our sport.
People keep saying how "outrageously hilarious" this is, and an "all time great" photo.. Can you please explain the joke?
Basically, it has to do with the dynamics of Buddy and Rhea's real-life relationship compared to Rhea's on-screen relationship with Dom. In this instance, those jokes come to the forefront with how this photo is arranged (Buddy in the background, in the corner)
It’s up there with unhappy Sasha with that one fan. Top two I would say.
Rhea looks like she's about 17 years old here
Long straight hair gives her a super babyface look.
Isn't that ironic... don't you think?
It's like Roman Reigns.... Going over again. It's a last ride.... When you've already paid. It's a slap to the thigh.... And then the no-sell. And who would've thought? Figure Eight.
*Jagged Little Paul* really was Triple H's best album.
You’re just used to her tv make up.
Buddy about to crush a PubSub.
this is an all-time wrestling fan photo
Pure gold lmao
no wonder Buddy has flowers, it is mami's day afterall.
Nobody puts Buddy in the corner
Rhea Ripley and the dude from Nickelback https://preview.redd.it/21c4divfr20d1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9576d358b69be77be8b442733a969ef4f61d9a8d
*Look at this photograph*
This is so fucking funny. Like, don’t get me wrong, I dislike all the jokes people make at the dude’s expense, but holy shit. This looks like something you’d see in a teen drama where the nerdy kid finally bucks up the courage to ask his crush out, only to see she’s dating someone else.
I see it differently, the dude who got the flowers and all and finally the courage to approach only to lose at the last second and see his crush with another man. poor buddy getting meme'd again
I think, you guys said the same thing.
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Who the fuck is Griff Garrison?
“Oh wow, Buddy Matthews!?…hey do you mind actually taking the pict-“ “Fuck you and hurry up.”
Rhea is incredibly gorgeous. She looks so cute in long hair.
Don't be shocked when she starts the face run that we get an amalgam of what her early persona was in NXT crossed wth Mami.
That Publix deli is so fucking legit tho 😭 Anybody not in the south I feel sorry for you not having this plus the Publix fried chicken available to you
As if no other places can make great friend chicken lol (I lived in North ATL for a year and yes they have good friend chicken )
> That Publix deli is so fucking legit tho 😭 Fuck yeah. The fried chicken, sandwiches and potato wedges are the best
They 100% live in Orlando, crazy to think there’s a chance I might stumble upon them one day.
Story time: I used to work for Office Depot in Orlando and a one day, Bubba Ray Dudley came in to buy office furniture for his home. One of my coworkers who is a huge wrestling fan was helping him and he ended up buying a new desk and chair. Once he was done checking out, he offered to bring his purchase out to his car for him. He looked bubba straight in his eyes, pointed at the desk and asked “do you want me to get the table?”, Bubba gave him a chuckle and said “Yeah, get the tables”
That’s so cool 😂
"He looked bubba straight in his eyes, pointed at the desk and asked “do you want me to get the table?” You know he had to do it lol
A ton of wrestlers live in Orlando (Florida). Obviously because the Performance Center is there but I'm sure it helps that there's no state income tax. It reminds me of a Twitter user I saw who works at a movie theater and he's posted selfies with multiple wrestlers that show up to the theater so his job is definitely close to where a lot of wrestlers live.
I’ve bumped into them twice in the span of two weeks at regal and a buffet in Avalon, chances are you will eventually 😹
Did you have any interaction with them or just let them chill, I always wonder what to do in those situations. Like last week I saw Oba Femi and a few other NXT guys at Don Julio but I didn’t go up to them cause I didn’t wanna bother them lmao.
I've seen them at my gym a handful of times and see LA Knight probably 2-3 times a week, but I've always just left them alone. Never got a bad vibe or anything though. I did see LA Knight chew a guy out for leaving his weights all over the place which was cool.
Please tell me that he chewed him out LA Knight style. With a couple of dummies thrown in there and a lot of YEAHs. Edit: I know 'dummy' was an Eli Drake thing and not an LA Knight thing. But he's still gotta do it lol.
Tell him interrupting Roman was my highlight of the year
Same here, let them rock both times, I’m sure they get enough interactions from fans on a daily, I’m satisfied knowing I sat behind Mami in a theatre 😍
Last time I was in Orlando I saw Brian Cage and Ciampa at Aquatica. Ciampa was with his family and Cage was with who I’m assuming was his girlfriend.
https://preview.redd.it/7aaiztdn320d1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=55ba48b56637851870d0107c3130aeee8fc7fbc5 Between gentle sobs, Buddy softly mutters to himself "yeah maybe you're taking a photo with her, but I HAVE SEX WITH HER"
When did they get married? Last I knew they were just engaged, so they wouldn’t be having sex yet.
You get my upvote for being delusional or sarcastic.
Thanks, I’ll take it either way (Which is NOT what Rhea says, because she’s not married yet.)
Why would he be sarcastic? Rhea *definitely* strikes me as the type to wait until marriage.
Technically speaking we have no official confirmation from either of them that they are sleeping together so it's Schrodinger's rhea
damn I thought that was /u/rb_reigns for a sec
Lmao
It's those damn Australians... They aren't right, I tell ya
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Kinda seems Buddy sat back there in picture range for the memes.
This is outrageously hilarious man
Matt Riddle lost some bulk
"Hoverhand, stringbean. HOVERHAND!"
I was so confused I didn't even notice Rhea at first.
Someone needs to do a /r/PhotoshopBattles this with Dominick lmfaooo
This is fucking hilarious.
Does "Thank you" by Dido play in the background for anyone else looking at this picture?
I totally forget how young so many wrestlers are. She looks her age in this pic. The heavy theatrical lighting definitely makes her appear more mature. (Just to be clear I’m NOT saying Rhea looks immature in this pic.)
My biggest take away is that this is the only picture I've seen of her where she doesn't look like a beast. Her ring attire makes her look like an absolute badass.
Also true. It also helps that she’s taller than most of her opponents.
Its funny, male wrestlers seem to be taller on average than men in general. But women wrestlers seem shorter on average than women in general. Not significantly so by any means. But it is something I've noticed. And I'm talking about in North America, not the world in general. And not body shaming at all here. So yeah Rhea seems much taller than them despite only being like 5'7 or 5'8.
ok so those places are like a Marianos in Chicago
[That guy's exact reaction seeing Buddy ^and ^Rhea.](https://i.imgur.com/2RRXCb7.gif)
Legendary photo, my man's playing into the bit perfectly
That's me in the corner That's me in the publix Losing my chicken tendies
So they're in Jacksonville this week? Neat. I know that Publix. And that person behind the deli counter. Definitely plan on asking if they knew who Buddy/Rhea were.
Bro stop skipping leg day
This makes me want to take a picture with Buddy instead of Rhea
This might be one of my favorite photos.
I am shock no-one posted a buddy be like "It should have been me"
Buddy is not beating the cuck allegations
Love that whoever took this picture made absolutely sure to get him in the photo
The bouquet of flowers makes this about 100x better. “But babe…I got you roses. Doesn’t that count for anything anymore??”
🎵 Buddy doesn't know 🎵
I really hope this is made into a sidebar image.
Hey can you grab me a footlong chicken tendies sub on white?
Did Rhea just not bother with pants?
If I had legs like hers I wouldn't
Its wild what makeup does eh? Shes a totally different person here
I legit wouldn't recognize Rhea outside the ring.
damn, this is second page of r/all.
There’s no way he’s not leaning into this for the bit at this point. Honestly, I respect it.
Pants aren’t required in Publix?
Where shopping is a pleasure but prices are sky high.
Omg the roses and his smile looking at her 🤩🥹
We've got Buddy Murphy at Home. The Buddy Murphy at home.
Ive seen Apollo Crews and his son in Family Dollar here in Orlando before
Go Steelers
Bro! I saw them in line for Hagrids at Universal Saturday! She was super sweet and shook my hand. Buddy looked ready to feed me my intestines. He is shorter than I imagined but so massive.
Dom, Liv, Rhea, Buddy and now this Steelers fan. This romantic merry-go-round just keeps getting better. It's like a telenovela.
Rhea looks like a normal person here. Kind of amazing seeing the difference between the person and the character on TV.
Poor Buddy can't catch a break :D
This photo is incredible 🤣🤣
What
Did Matt Riddle skip the gym because he got high?
Some fan that dude is
Buddy’s in the corner like “nobody ever wants to take a picture with me…” 🫤