On tonight’s episode of WWE RAW, IYO SKY suffered a vicious assault before being pinned by a veteran in the women’s division. This intense sequence unfolded after AJ Lee, having secured the Women’s Intercontinental Championship, declared her intent to be a fighting champion and issued an open challenge to the women’s roster. Multiple competitors including Ivy Nile, IYO SKY, and Bayley sought opportunities for a title match by approaching Adam Pearce, resulting in the announcement of a gauntlet match for the evening’s event.
The gauntlet began with IYO SKY facing Lyra Valkyria; after a fiercely contested battle, IYO secured a pinfall. Raquel Rodriguez then entered the match and moments into their face-off, Liv Morgan disrupted the bout, prompting Stephanie Vaquer to intervene, leading to a heated brawl between the two. This diversion gave Raquel the chance to pin IYO, a member of Judgment Day and the former Women’s World Champion. Following the pin, an enraged Raquel brutally attacked IYO outside the ring, delivering a devastating Tejana Bomb on the apron, intensifying the conflict. Soon after, Ivy Nile entered the match and quickly pinned IYO, eliminating her from the gauntlet.
Background on the Women’s Intercontinental Championship Challenge
AJ Lee’s victory in claiming the Women’s Intercontinental Championship set the stage for tonight’s high-stakes gauntlet. Her call for challengers sparked interest across the women’s locker room, showing the depth of competition and tension among contenders eager to claim the title. The gauntlet format tested endurance and skill, adding further drama to the championship picture on RAW.
Rhea Ripley’s Tribute Highlights IYO SKY’s Past Successes
Earlier this year, IYO SKY allied with Rhea Ripley to form a successful tag team that captured the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships. Their partnership ended when Mami’s Elimination Chamber victory set Ripley on a path toward the WWE Women’s Championship. Despite the split, Ripley recently posted a heartfelt tribute on her Instagram Story, sharing a photo of the duo and reflecting on a special moment.
“Before any mania’s. Before any other title wins. This… This is the happiest l’d been in a while!” Ripley wrote.
This message underscores the close bond between the two athletes and hints at the challenges IYO SKY may face on RAW without Ripley’s support in her corner.
What Tonight’s Events Mean for IYO SKY and the Women’s Division
IYO SKY’s brutal attack and subsequent quick pinfall underscore the intense rivalries heating up within WWE RAW’s women’s division. The gauntlet match not only highlighted the physical and emotional toll on competitors but also set the stage for future confrontations involving Raquel Rodriguez, Ivy Nile, Liv Morgan, and others. As the Women’s Intercontinental Championship picture evolves, the fallout from this brutal encounter will likely influence upcoming storylines and title pursuits, shaping the path towards WrestleMania and beyond.
IVY NILE ELIMINATED IYO SKY AFTER RAQUEL RODRIGUEZ ATTACKED IYO!#WWERAW
— WrestlePurists (@WrestlePurists) March 10, 2026
