Summary

Rhea Ripley says a deal with Vans would be her ideal brand partnership, pointing to the fact that she already wears the company’s shoes every day.

Ripley made the comment during a recent appearance on Sneaker Shopping, where she was asked about the kind of sponsorship she would most like to land. The WWE star said she had even tried reaching out to the brand herself earlier in her run, but never heard back.

The interview adds a more personal note to Ripley’s public image at a time when she remains one of WWE’s most visible stars, and it comes alongside other attention around her road to WrestleMania 42 and her latest issue with Jade Cargill.

Quote from Rhea Ripley

"I'd love to do a Vans deal for sure. Since they are the shoe that I wear every single day, I would love to do a Vans deal. 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. I slid into their DMs and they didn't respond."

What a Vans deal could mean for Rhea Ripley

Rhea Ripley openly naming Vans gives fans a clear look at the kind of crossover partnership that would feel natural for her presentation, because it matches the style she says she already lives in outside the ring.

It also shows how WWE talent now think beyond traditional wrestling endorsements. In Ripley's case, the fit works because the branding would not need to change who she is, it would simply amplify a look fans already associate with her.

Sources

As reported by Fightful.