At WWE RAW this week, Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky came together again, confirming their reunion after a period of tension highlighted by a fierce rivalry. Over recent months, the two competitors have shared the ring frequently, yet Ripley has never secured a victory over Sky since their beginnings in NXT. Despite the competitive edge, mutual respect has always defined their dynamic. Meanwhile, Sky has faced turmoil with The Kabuki Warriors – Asuka and Kairi Sane – who appeared to distrust her, suspicious of favoring Ripley over their longstanding friendship.
Tensions surfaced most visibly between Asuka and Mami, which led to disagreements and hinted at possible betrayal by Asuka and Sane against their ally Sky. During RAW’s main event, Ripley triumphed over Asuka in a roll-up pin, but Asuka retaliated viciously by spraying green mist at Ripley after the match. When the Kabuki Warriors attempted to overwhelm Ripley, Sky intervened, stopping the assault and prompting a brief embrace between the two allies.
However, the alliance was short-lived. Asuka abruptly turned on Sky, striking her with a spinning attack. Sane appeared torn but ultimately attacked Sky with an elbow strike, while Asuka neutralized Ripley, leaving The Kabuki Warriors standing dominant as RAW concluded. Afterward, video showed Ripley comforting her Japanese friend, and they shared a hug, retreating to sit together at ringside, quietly plotting retaliation against their mutual enemies.
Bayley Comments Sarcastically on Iyo Sky’s Betrayal During RAW
While Ripley rushed to defend Iyo Sky against The Kabuki Warriors’ betrayal, Bayley responded with biting sarcasm, reflecting on her own past experiences. The former WWE star referenced a previous moment of treachery in her career by tweeting a taunt about Sky losing her former allies.
LOL IYOI REMEMBER I HAD FAMILY HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA— Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) September 23, 2025
Bayley’s tweet hinted at the broken bonds that once united Sky, Kairi Sane, and Dakota following her Royal Rumble victory the previous year. This breakup ultimately resulted in the dissolution of the Damage CTRL faction, highlighting a recurring theme of fractured alliances within WWE’s female division.
Ongoing Rivalries Foreshadow Future WWE Storylines
The deepening conflicts involving Ripley, Sky, and the Kabuki Warriors demonstrate the layered storytelling present at WWE RAW. Ripley and Sky’s reunion not only reassures fans but also sets the stage for upcoming retaliations against Asuka and Sane. The mounting tensions within these relationships keep audiences engaged as characters face personal and professional crossroads.
With Ripley and Sky strategizing together backstage, WWE viewers can expect renewed efforts to reclaim solidarity and assert dominance over their adversaries. Bayley’s sharp commentary adds another dimension, reminding fans of the volatile nature of alliances in the wrestling world and raising anticipation for future confrontations.
WHAT DID I SAY. unfortunate circumstances but they have each other 🥹 pic.twitter.com/M6IT4kXaFS https://t.co/vjuG6c8vWe
— pluto (@rheaT__Tliv) September 23, 2025
WHAT DID I SAY. unfortunate circumstances but they have each other 🥹 pic.twitter.com/M6IT4kXaFS https://t.co/vjuG6c8vWe
— pluto (@rheaT__Tliv) September 23, 2025
LOL IYO
I REMEMBER I HAD FAMILY HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
— Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) September 23, 2025
