Rhea Ripley voiced frustration with WWE for expressing sympathy toward Kairi Sane following a recent attack on RAW. The criticism comes after Ripley secured a decisive singles win last week on WWE’s red brand, highlighting tensions involving several key wrestlers.
Ripley Challenges WWE’s Support for Kairi Sane After RAW Incident
Last week on WWE RAW, Rhea Ripley defeated Asuka in a singles match, marking an impressive victory. However, after the bout, Ripley was viciously attacked. IYO SKY intervened to assist but was also overwhelmed by Asuka and Kairi Sane. WWE later posted a video of the segment on social media, portraying Kairi Sane as emotional following the altercation.
“Poor @KAIRI_official is going through it right now.”
In response, Ripley openly criticized WWE for showing sympathy toward Sane. She wrote on social media,
“Poor… Kairi… KAIRI?!”
This reaction reflects ongoing tensions between Ripley and WWE’s handling of storylines that involve key female wrestlers like IYO SKY and Kairi Sane.
Background of the Rivalries and Championship Changes
Earlier this year, Ripley and IYO SKY were engaged in a heated rivalry for the Women’s World Championship, culminating in a match at Evolution 2025. Although Naomi cashed in her Money in the Bank contract during the event to become champion, she recently had to relinquish the title due to pregnancy. Subsequently, Stephanie Vaquer defeated IYO SKY at Wrestlepalooza to claim the vacant championship. These developments have reshaped the women’s division, adding complexity to ongoing feuds.
Former WWE Writer Comments on Ripley’s Online Presence
Veteran wrestling figure Vince Russo also weighed in on Ripley’s recent conduct, particularly criticizing her for breaking kayfabe on social media. On Sportskeeda Wrestling’s Writing with Russo show, he questioned why Ripley would post playful pictures after portraying a dominant character in WWE.
“So now she is taking all these pictures covered in the mist, making goofy faces with everybody, Chris, you gotta explain to me. Why? Why? Is it, you want to be liked that badly that the stock you are building in this bad-a**e character is secondary to people online saying, ‘Oh look at Rhea Ripley, she is so funny. Oh, look at this picture!’ I try to get into their heads and understand. There is no logic to that for me,” said Russo.
This criticism highlights a tension between Ripley’s in-ring persona and her social media activity, which some see as undermining her character’s seriousness.
Upcoming WWE Storyline Developments Involving Ripley and IYO SKY
Adam Pearce revealed that Ripley and IYO SKY are expected to respond to the attack by The Kabuki Warriors during the latest WWE RAW episode. Fans and analysts are eager to see how WWE advances the story in the coming weeks and how these interactions will affect the Women’s World Championship scene.
Ripley’s public dispute with WWE and criticism of the company’s approach to its female stars reflect the evolving tensions within the promotion’s roster, indicating a potentially volatile period ahead for several key wrestlers.
Poor @KAIRI_official is going through it right now 😔 pic.twitter.com/WDglc5v8pn
— WWE (@WWE) September 29, 2025
Poor… Kairi… KAIRI?!
— RheaRipley_WWE (@RheaRipley_WWE) September 29, 2025
