Rhea Ripley’s Surprise Appearance in Long-Running Comic Strip

One big thing: WWE Superstar Rhea Ripley featured in “Gil Thorp” comic strip

Rhea Ripley, one of WWE’s top stars, made an unexpected appearance in “Gil Thorp,” a long-running sports-themed comic strip that’s been in publication since 1958.

The details:

• The comic strip depicts Ripley in the ring during her ring announcement
• Fans in the strip praise Ripley, with one expressing a desire to be like her
• “Gil Thorp” primarily focuses on high school sports but occasionally ventures into other topics

Why it matters:

This cameo demonstrates Ripley’s growing popularity and broad appeal beyond the wrestling ring. It’s a unique crossover that exposes her to a different audience.

By the numbers:

• “Gil Thorp” has been running for 65 years (since September 8, 1958)
• The comic strip follows Gil Thorp, the athletic director at fictional Milford High School

What’s next:

Ripley is set to team up with Damian Priest at Bash in Berlin on August 31. They’ll face Dominik Mysterio and Liv Morgan in a mixed tag team match.

The bottom line:

Rhea Ripley’s appearance in a long-standing comic strip showcases her rising star power and WWE’s ability to penetrate various forms of media.

Where do you think we’ll see Rhea Ripley pop up next? Share your predictions in the comments below!