WWE Women’s Champion receives full-circle gift after past brand snub
Summary
– Rhea Ripley finally received custom Vans sneakers after previously saying the brand ignored her DM
– The white sneakers featured the phrase “Dues Paid” in a nod to Ripley’s rise in WWE
– Ripley thanked Travis Barker and Vans while showing off the custom shoes on Instagram
Rhea Ripley finally got the custom Vans moment she had been hoping for.
The WWE Women’s Champion showed off a pair of custom white Vans sneakers on her Instagram Story. The shoes featured the phrase “Dues Paid,” which made the gift feel like a clear nod to her journey from being ignored by the brand to becoming one of WWE’s biggest stars.
Ripley thanked Travis Barker and Vans for making the moment happen. She also made it clear she was happy with the final result, calling the sneakers “sick.”
The gift comes after Ripley recently spoke about her long-time love for Vans during an interview with Complex. She said the brand has been part of her daily style for years and that she would love to work with them.
Ripley also revealed that she once tried to contact Vans when her name was starting to grow in WWE. According to Ripley, she sent the brand a message through social media, but they never responded.
That story made the new custom sneakers feel even more meaningful. Ripley went from being left on read to receiving a custom pair tied directly to her career climb.
The “Dues Paid” message fits Ripley’s rise perfectly. She has gone from a young WWE talent trying to get noticed to a top champion with major mainstream attention.
It is not clear yet whether this will lead to an official partnership between Ripley and Vans. Still, the custom sneakers gave her a full-circle moment that fans quickly noticed.
