Missing AEW star reacts to Rhea Ripley's post following WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2025

An absent AEW star has drawn attention after reacting to WWE Superstar Rhea Ripley's post on social media, which she shared shortly after Survivor Series: WarGames 2025.

That star is Buddy Matthews, who has been on an injury-related break from the Jacksonville-based promotion since February 2025. The Best Kept Secret's last appearance for the promotion was at the AEW Grand Slam: Australia pay-per-view, where he injured his ankle during his entrance. At the event, Matthews faced Kazuchika Okada for his Continental Championship, a match he lost. More recently, the Australian star has undergone successful surgery to repair his leg and is now on the road to recovery.

Outside the ring, Matthews is married to WWE star and fellow pro wrestler Rhea Ripley, and despite working for rival promotions, the couple is known for supporting each other, especially on social media. Last Saturday, Ripley took part in the Women's WarGames match at WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2025. The Eradicator's team, which consisted of Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, Iyo Sky, and AJ Lee, defeated the team of Becky Lynch, Nia Jax, Lash Legend, and the Kabuki Warriors on the night.

Sometime after the event, she posted a photo of herself on Instagram in her WarGames gear, which caught her husband's attention. He reacted with fire emojis to show his support for her.

Check out Rhea Ripley's Instagram post here and Buddy's comment below:

Buddy Matthews' comment [Screengrab via @rhearipley_wwe on Instagram]

AEW star Buddy Matthews recently referenced the Vision

Buddy Matthews recently left the WWE Universe buzzing after making a surprising reference to the promotion's villainous faction, the Vision. In a recent Instagram post, the Best Kept Secret shared a workout reel. In the caption, Matthews used the word "Vision," which caught the attention of WWE and wrestling fans alike.

"Imagine the Vision!" he wrote.

Check out his post on Instagram here.

Currently, there is no definite timeline for Matthews to return to AEW. Fans still wait eagerly for his comeback.