At a WWE live event on July 19 in Corpus Christi, Texas, Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY collaborated in a tag team match that quickly became a highlight for fans ahead of the upcoming SummerSlam. The two faced Nia Jax and Naomi, with Naomi currently holding the Women’s World Championship and set to defend her title at SummerSlam in a Triple Threat Match.
Though the SummerSlam PLE features intense competition among female superstars, Ripley and SKY displayed a united front, appearing in sync during their match at the American Bank Center.
Double Stinkface Defeat Leaves Fans Buzzing
During the match, Ripley and SKY inflicted a memorable defeat on Jax, Naomi’s tag team partner and real-life relative. After building momentum against their opponents, Ripley delivered her signature stink face move to Jax, a maneuver she occasionally uses to taunt rivals. Following Ripley’s lead, IYO SKY performed her own version of the move immediately afterward, amplifying the moment and exciting the crowd with an unexpected double impact.
This combined move quickly went viral among fans, becoming one of the most talked-about moments of the night. The reaction from the audience underlined how unique and surprising the tandem’s spot was during the show.
Championship Context and Upcoming Stakes at SummerSlam
Naomi’s rise to the Women’s World Championship occurred after The Glow cashed in Money in the Bank during Evolution 2, which triggered a shift in the title landscape. She now holds the belt and will be defending it soon at SummerSlam against her challengers, including Ripley and SKY, in a triple threat scenario.
Meanwhile, Nia Jax, known as The Irresistible Force and a former WWE Women’s Champion, last lost her title to Tiffany Stratton in January. Stratton has maintained a strong position in the women’s division, leaving open questions about whether Jax will regain her former status.
Naomi’s current championship victory has elevated her status as a RAW Superstar, intensifying the stakes for the upcoming SummerSlam event, where she will face fierce contenders determined to dethrone her. Fans eagerly await to see if she will successfully retain the title against Ripley and SKY.
