IYO SKY’s reign as WWE Women’s World Champion concluded at 132 days during the Evolution Premium Live Event, where she faced Rhea Ripley in a rematch. The intense match ended in turmoil when Naomi cashed in her Money in the Bank contract, pinning the visibly exhausted SKY to claim the championship.
Following her disappointing loss, IYO SKY was seen emotional and tearful in the ring, visibly affected by the outcome.
Potential Departure from RAW and Future Plans
After such a crushing defeat, there are strong indications that IYO SKY might take a break from Monday Night RAW. Given her demanding schedule over the past year, a hiatus seems likely to allow her to recover and regroup.
Speculation suggests that she could return with a new villainous character, possibly appearing on Friday Night SmackDown to challenge for the Women’s United States Championship, potentially feuding with Giulia. Alternatively, if she remains on RAW, she might seek a rematch for the Women’s World Championship or pursue the Women’s Intercontinental Championship to refresh her storyline.
As of now, these ideas remain unconfirmed, leaving fans eager to see how WWE’s creative team will chart her next moves.
Possibility of Reuniting with Former Allies
In addition to changing brands, IYO SKY might reunite with the Kabuki Warriors faction—Asuka and Kairi Sane—to revive the Damage CTRL group on RAW. Asuka and Kairi have recently teamed up, participating as a duo at Evolution 2025 in a Four-Way Women’s Tag Team match for the titles, though they fell short as The Judgment Day’s Roxanne Perez and Raquel Rodriguez retained their belts.
This potential alliance could provide fresh opportunities and storylines for SKY as WWE gears up for SummerSlam 2025 under the direction of Triple H’s creative leadership.
Implications for WWE and Fans Ahead of SummerSlam 2025
IYO SKY’s upcoming choices carry significance for WWE’s women’s division, especially with SummerSlam 2025 approaching. Whether returning as a reimagined heel or reforming familiar partnerships, her storyline trajectory will likely impact the landscape of both RAW and SmackDown. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see how WWE integrates her character developments and title pursuits in the coming months.
