Rhea Ripley is one of WWE’s biggest stars today, but her game was not always smooth when it came to getting noticed by big brands. Recently, she shared a funny story about trying to connect with Vans and getting ignored.
Ripley is known for her edgy, punk-style look, and sneakers are a big part of her identity. While many WWE stars land brand deals easily, things didn’t go that way for her at first. She said that early in her WWE career, when she was getting popular, she messaged Vans hoping for a deal but never got a reply.
Rhea Ripley says she reached out to Vans early in her WWE career
During a recent conversation with Complex, Ripley said,
“Yeah. I mean, I’d love to do like a Vans deal for sure since they are the shoe that I wear every single day. I would love to do a Vans deal. And I remember when I first started in WWE, my name started getting a little bit bigger. And I remember I messaged them ages ago. They never got back to me. Yeah. I slid into their DMs and they didn’t respond.”
Ripley was wearing Vans at the time of the interview as well. Now that she is a top WWE star, let’s hope that she gets her dream deal.
The WWE star’s love for shoes isn’t just about Vans. Over the years, she has adorned different styles that match her personality. She has wrestled in Converse Chuck Taylor All-Stars. She has also worn custom designs based on the Nike Air Jordan 1, especially for special events.
For normal promos and for her entrance looks, she often wears platform boots and creepers that match her gothic “Mami” character. This makes her more than just a wrestler, she has also become a fashion personality.
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