Rhea Ripley has revealed that she is dealing with an eating disorder, putting an end to weeks of online speculation about her noticeable weight loss heading into WrestleMania 42.
The revelation came in the comments section of an Instagram post by fitness influencer and coach M.K. Angeletti (@_revivalfitness), who had posted a video discussing Ripley’s physique change. Angeletti pushed back on claims that Ripley’s weight loss was caused by back pain related to her muscle mass, pointing out that muscle mass does not cause back pain and that Ripley had largely retained her muscle while losing body fat.
Ripley responded directly in the comments with a brief but revealing statement.
“Just a little eating disorder that I’m actively trying to handle,” Ripley wrote.
Her comment drew widespread support from fans, with over 1,300 responses. One fan wrote, “You don’t need to explain or justify anything to anyone, no matter what you say it will always be construed or contorted on the internet.” Another said, “You look amazing no matter what, always prioritize your health above all else.”
Ripley had previously shut down the back pain narrative. After reports circulated that she had discussed the topic in an interview, Ripley denied it entirely on social media.
“That ‘interview’ never happened. Just another made up thing about me,” Ripley wrote.
This is not the first time Ripley has addressed body-related criticism from fans. On March 21, she posted a message on X that went viral, garnering over two million views.
“Too manly. Too bulky. Too muscly. Too much sex appeal. Too lean/skinny. It’s comical really. 1. You know nothing about me and what’s going on in my life or my mental. 2. Post a photo of yourself. You won’t.”
Ripley challenges Jade Cargill for the WWE Women’s Championship on Night Two of WrestleMania 42 this Sunday, April 19 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Ripley earned the title shot by winning the 2026 Women’s Elimination Chamber match.
WrestleMania 42 Full Card
Night One — Saturday, April 18
- Undisputed WWE Championship: Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Randy Orton
- Women’s World Championship: Stephanie Vaquer (c) vs. Liv Morgan
- Women’s Tag Team Championship Fatal Four-Way: Lash Legend and Nia Jax (c) vs. The Bella Twins vs. Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss vs. Bayley and Lyra Valkyria
- Women’s Intercontinental Championship: AJ Lee (c) vs. Becky Lynch
- Seth Rollins vs. Gunther
- Six-Man Tag: IShowSpeed, Logan Paul, and Austin Theory vs. LA Knight and The Usos (ESPN first hour)
- Jacob Fatu vs. Drew McIntyre in an Unsanctioned Match (ESPN first hour)
Night Two — Sunday, April 19
- World Heavyweight Championship: CM Punk (c) vs. Roman Reigns
- WWE Women’s Championship: Jade Cargill (c) vs. Rhea Ripley
- United States Championship: Sami Zayn (c) vs. Trick Williams
- Demon Balor vs. Dominik Mysterio
- Intercontinental Championship Ladder Match: Penta (c) vs. Je’Von Evans vs. Dragon Lee vs. Rusev vs. JD McDonagh vs. Rey Mysterio (ESPN first hour)
- Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar (ESPN first hour)
John Cena hosts WrestleMania 42. The WWE Hall of Fame ceremony takes place Friday, April 17.
