On January 5, during WWE RAW, Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY secured the Women’s Tag Team Championships after defeating the Kabuki Warriors. However, the legendary Bella Twins, Nikki and Brie, have recently reunited and signaled their intent to pursue these titles, sparking tension with the reigning champions. The twins expressed their strong desire to claim the championships for themselves.
During a recent episode of Logan Paul‘s IMPAULSIVE podcast, Brie Bella spoke openly about her ambitions regarding the tag team titles, emphasizing the personal importance of winning alongside her sister.
“So, when I saw that [tag titles] come, I’m like, ‘That was meant for us.’ And so, for me now, it’s like I really want for the Bella Twins to go after those titles.”
—Brie Bella, WWE Legend
Logan Paul acknowledged the dominance of Ripley and SKY as champions, but Nikki Bella countered by highlighting the Bella Twins’ willingness to use any tactics necessary to win, embracing their roles as heels in the storyline.
“But you know, the Bella Twins always have tricks up their sleeve. That’s the thing. You got to have a different mindset, especially when you’re a heel. Like, we win s**t. We don’t have to be clean or do a handstand for five minutes, but I’ll get it some other way.”
—Nikki Bella, WWE Legend
The Deep Bond Between IYO SKY and Rhea Ripley
Beyond their championship success, IYO SKY recently opened up about her long-standing friendship with Ripley, revealing that their connection dates back eight years to their time in WWE NXT. Their experience together has fostered a strong chemistry and mutual trust inside the ring, which they credit as a significant factor in their success.
“We’ve been friends since I joined NXT, which is 2018. Now it’s 2026, and it’s been eight years. She’s always been next to me, even in front of me, like against also as a tag team. We had so much history in NXT, and that’s why we are here, why not? We’re friends, we could be friends in the ring too. And maybe she trusted me, my wrestling ability, or something like that. As a wrestler, I hit her strong, I know, she’ll get up. And she knows I’ll get up even if she hits me strong. That’s why we make great chemistry in the ring.”
—IYO SKY, Women’s Tag Team Champion
Upcoming Challenges and Title Defenses
Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY continue to be one of the most celebrated tag teams in WWE, having recently defended their titles successfully against The Judgment Day at Saturday Night’s Main Event XLIII. Their next challenge will be facing Giulia and Kiana James, indicating the fierce competition awaiting the Women’s Tag Team division.
The Bella Twins’ public call-out adds an intense layer to the rivalry, suggesting the title landscape could shift dramatically in upcoming WWE events. Fans eagerly await whether the experienced Bella Twins can overcome the current champions and what strategies they will employ in this high-stakes contest.
The developments in the Women’s Tag Team division highlight the evolving dynamics and rising intensity within WWE’s tag team scene, promising exciting matches ahead.
H/T to Sportskeeda for the transcription and credit to IMPAULSIVE.
