On the September 22 episode of WWE Raw, Asuka faced Rhea Ripley in a match that ended in Asuka’s loss, followed by an unexpected attack on IYO SKY, which compelled Kairi Sane to reluctantly join in. This incident marked a turning point in the storyline, highlighting tension among these key performers in the ring. The event sparked notable reactions both during and after the broadcast, particularly involving Asuka’s response to the betrayal.
Events Unfolding During and After WWE Raw
Following the in-ring confrontations, footage surfaced of Rhea Ripley comforting IYO SKY, as SKY grappled with the fallout from her former alliance’s sudden collapse. While SKY appeared to be grappling with the emotional consequences, Asuka approached the situation differently. Over recent weeks, Asuka had expressed frustration regarding SKY’s growing closeness with Ripley, which culminated in post-show social media activity.
Asuka’s Social Media Response to Tensions
Asuka took to Twitter to mock both Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY with a series of playful yet pointed video posts. One featured Ripley laughing alongside an image of The Eradicator enveloped in mist, accompanied by an emoji featuring glasses and a mustache. SKY was not exempt from Asuka’s commentary either. A video depicted Lisa Simpson spinning on a finger, labeled “IYO” next to Lisa and “Asuka” as the finger, with festive Christmas music playing in the background. The clip included a mixture of emojis: 🥰💖💓💞❤️🔥☠️.
Kairi Sane also engaged on Twitter, though her message was more subdued, choosing a broken heart emoji to express her feelings about the situation.
Implications for WWE Storylines and Rivalries
This sequence of events, centered on Rhea Ripley WWE Raw attack and Asuka’s subsequent reactions, adds new layers to the ongoing rivalries in WWE. The growing friction among Ripley, Asuka, SKY, and Sane is expected to influence future matches and story developments on WWE Raw. With emotions running high both in the ring and on social media, the unfolding drama is likely to attract significant attention from wrestling fans and analysts alike, shaping upcoming narratives and alliances within WWE programming.
— ASUKA / 明日華 (@WWEAsuka) September 23, 2025
🥰💖💓💞❤️🔥☠️ pic.twitter.com/ehD5ivyGKa
— ASUKA / 明日華 (@WWEAsuka) September 23, 2025
