On this week’s Friday Night SmackDown, two major championship matches took center stage, featuring Carmelo Hayes defending his title against Matt Cardona and the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions, Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky, facing challengers Nia Jax and Lash Legend. While Hayes successfully retained his championship, the women’s tag titles changed hands in a surprising twist.
Crucial Moments Lead to a New WWE Women’s Tag Team Title Holders
During the intense WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship match, Nia Jax executed her signature move, the Annihilator, on Iyo Sky, allowing Lash Legend to secure a pin. Rhea Ripley intervened by pulling Lash Legend out of the ring, which forced a break in the pin and allowed her to tag into the match. Ripley struck Jax with a powerful headbutt followed by her finishing move, Riptide, but Lash Legend caught Ripley off guard with the Lash Extension, pinning her for the victory and capturing the titles.
Championship Victory Marks a New Chapter for Nia Jax and Lash Legend
Following their hard-fought victory, Nia Jax and Lash Legend celebrated their new WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship reign as pyrotechnics illuminated the arena. This win marks a significant milestone for the duo and shifts the momentum in the women’s tag team division.
“NEW CHAMPS!!! @lashlegendwwe and Nia Jax just beat RHIYO! 😱@LinaFanene pic.twitter.com/D2QBRMtYHX” — WWE
Implications and What Lies Ahead for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles
The emergence of Nia Jax and Lash Legend as new champions introduces fresh dynamics to the WWE Women’s Tag Team scene, setting the stage for upcoming rivalries and challenges. As Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky regroup after their loss, the division remains highly competitive with exciting developments on the horizon.
NEW CHAMPS!!! @lashlegendwwe and Nia Jax just beat RHIYO! 😱@LinaFanene pic.twitter.com/D2QBRMtYHX
— WWE (@WWE) February 28, 2026
