Left: Drake smiles during the game between the Toronto Raptors and the Sacramento Kings at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Right: Rhea Ripley maker her entrance during the WWE 2025 Summerslam.
Drake has once again turned heads with his unexpected confession. This time, the Grammy-winning rapper revealed his admiration for WWE star Rhea Ripley during the debut episode of Bobbi Althoff’s new podcast Not This Again.
The Canadian rapper casually shared that the Australian wrestler inspires him, calling her his “muse.” The revelation quickly set social media buzzing, highlighting the surprising crossover between rap and wrestling culture.
Drake Opens Up About His WWE Connection
Drake’s love for wrestling is no secret. But this time, he spotlighted one WWE superstar in particular. While scrolling through Instagram on the podcast, he noticed his explore feed filled with Ripley’s content.
“She’s a wrestler, she’s like my muse,” Drake told Althoff. He added that he feels completely opposite to Ripley’s type but remains inspired by her presence.
Who Is Rhea Ripley?
Rhea Ripley, whose real name is Demi Bennett, is one of WWE’s biggest names. The Australian wrestler signed with WWE in 2017 and quickly built a reputation for her fearless persona.
Known as “The Eradicator” and “The Nightmare,” Ripley has claimed multiple milestones. She became the first NXT UK Women’s Champion in 2019 and later achieved the prestigious status of Triple Crown and Grand Slam Champion.
Her influence continues to expand both inside and outside the ring, making her admiration from Drake even more noteworthy.
Drake and WWE: A Growing Connection
This is not Drake’s first brush with WWE. Earlier this year, he made a public appearance at WWE Elimination Chamber in Toronto, fueling talk about his passion for wrestling.
His acknowledgment of Ripley on Not This Again further confirms his growing link with the wrestling world, bridging entertainment industries in unexpected ways.
Clearing the Air: Drake Denies Surgery Rumors
During the same podcast episode, Drake addressed another viral topic — his abs. Earlier this summer, he posted a shirtless selfie on Instagram, showing off a defined six-pack. Rumors soon followed that he had undergone surgery.
Drake denied the claims directly. “No,” he said when asked if the abs were cosmetic. Instead, he admitted to using a photo filter and enhancing the image before posting it.
“I think I heightened the saturation too much,” he explained. “They don’t look like that. You saw them.”
Bobbi Althoff’s New Podcast Era
Drake’s episode also marked the launch of Althoff’s new podcast venture. Her previous series, Really Good Podcast, went viral in 2023 before she ended it last month.
“This one is staying up, probably,” Althoff wrote in the episode description. She promised Not This Again will feature sharper conversations, higher stakes, and fewer reasons to delete episodes.
With Drake as her first guest, the podcast is already gaining attention and setting the tone for what’s next.
The Unexpected Inspiration
Drake’s choice of Rhea Ripley as his muse surprised many. Yet it reflects his openness to draw inspiration from diverse places, including the high-energy world of WWE.
As Ripley continues to dominate the wrestling arena, her influence now extends into pop culture, thanks to the unlikely admiration of one of music’s biggest stars.
