On the latest episode of WWE RAW following Wrestlepalooza, Rhea Ripley found herself on the receiving end of a shocking mist attack after defeating Asuka, creating a buzz around the “Rhea Ripley WWE mist incident.” This surprising moment unfolded during the heated continuation of the Damage CTRL storyline, grabbing attention as Asuka’s misting became a major talking point among fans and insiders.
Monday’s RAW was highlighted by the seventh singles encounter between Ripley and Asuka, extending Ripley’s advantage to 6-0 with one No Contest in their rivalry. Leading into the intense, 17-minute main event, tensions flared between Asuka and IYO SKY, with Kairi Sane caught amid the brewing discord. The rising conflict resulted in The Kabuki Warriors breaking away from their former Damage CTRL partner, ending with Asuka and Sane victorious after overpowering Ripley and SKY.
The scene intensified when Asuka, known as the Empress of Tomorrow, unleashed a mouthful of the iconic poisonous mist onto Ripley immediately following Sane’s failed interference that had handed Ripley her win. IYO SKY rushed to halt the assault, but Asuka successfully persuaded Kairi Sane to turn against Ripley, later betraying SKY herself. The mist’s vivid blue hue surprised many viewers, as Ripley was drenched head to toe in the ancient wrestling prop.
A backstage report from Fightful Select revealed the unusual extent of the mist sprayed on Ripley, describing it as a “comical amount.” The source remarked they did not expect so much mist to be used, noting Ripley left the arena completely soaked while still in her full wrestling attire. The substance itself has been a longstanding element in wrestling theatrics, but this level of application was notable.
WWE supplemented the moment by releasing an alternate perspective showing a referee attending to Ripley in the ring following the incident. Additionally, the footage captured Ripley sharing a charged, emotional exchange with IYO SKY, stoking further speculation about a brewing feud between The Kabuki Warriors and the Ripley-SKY duo.
“We hope you’re feeling better, @RheaRipley_WWE [loudly crying face emoji],” wrote WWE with the video below.
Reactions from Asuka and Rhea Ripley on the WWE Mist Incident
Hours after the misting episode aired, Asuka publicly responded to the video clip in which Ripley was seen being cared for by a referee and showing a tender moment with IYO SKY. Taking to X, Asuka dismissed the after-match scene, casting doubt on Ripley’s sincerity or possibly questioning the genuineness of Ripley and SKY’s alliance.
“This is so fake [loudly crying face emoji],” Asuka wrote.
Ripley, in turn, offered a succinct reply to the in-ring video, her two-word comment hinting at mixed feelings regarding the angle unfolding on RAW.
Just dandy. https://t.co/4YPcM5QTV8— RheaRipley_WWE (@RheaRipley_WWE) September 24, 2025
History of Ripley and IYO SKY’s Collaborations Ahead of Potential Rivalry
Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY have formed an alliance that has seen them team up six times so far in WWE. Their mixed record includes a loss and a win at WarGames in 2022 and 2024 respectively. In May, they secured their first standard tag team victory on RAW by defeating Giulia and Roxanne Perez. This collaboration extended to two non-televised live events in July, where Ripley and SKY overcame Naomi and Nia Jax. That same month, they also joined forces with Nikki Bella and Stephanie Vaquer to claim a victory over Naomi and The Green Regime on RAW.
The recent mist incident and the betrayals witnessed suggest an escalating tension set to evolve into deeper conflicts, possibly cementing The Kabuki Warriors versus Ripley and SKY as a defining feud in upcoming WWE storylines.
We hope you're feeling better, @RheaRipley_WWE 😭 pic.twitter.com/QbnQNEjo1F
— WWE (@WWE) September 24, 2025
This is so fake 😭
— ASUKA / 明日華 (@WWEAsuka) September 24, 2025
Just dandy. https://t.co/4YPcM5QTV8
— RheaRipley_WWE (@RheaRipley_WWE) September 24, 2025
