Rhea Ripley to Feature in ESPN's Fanatics Fest: All Access Special

WWE Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley will appear in the ESPN and Fanatics Studios joint special "Fanatics Fest: All Access," which premieres on August 4 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN and the ESPN app. The hour‑long program, hosted by NBA star Karl‑Anthony Towns and media personality Jordyn Woods, offers behind‑the‑scenes coverage of the four‑day Fanatics Fest event that blends sports, music, comedy and entertainment.

The special highlights fan‑athlete competitions with a $2 million prize pool, including a surprise appearance by Justin Bieber, who won the $1 million top prize and donated half to fans and half to charity. Other notable participants featured in the broadcast include Tom Brady, Novak Djokovic, Lionel Messi, Kevin Hart and NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson. Ripley joins the lineup alongside other WWE stars and celebrity guests, providing her perspective on the festival despite being sidelined with a knee injury.

The program underscores Fanatics Fest’s growing influence as a premier sports‑culture gathering, aiming to give viewers an immersive look at the event’s fan experiences, celebrity interactions and high‑stakes competitions.