Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY are currently holding the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship, having transitioned from rivals to partners. Despite their previous in-ring conflicts and on-screen tension, the two wrestlers have joined forces, creating a dynamic tag team recognized across WWE. Ripley shared insights about her experience working alongside SKY, highlighting the shift from competition to collaboration.
Ripley Enjoys the Fun But Faces a Tough Choice About Her Wrestling Persona
In a conversation with Raj Prashad of Uncrowned, Ripley expressed how teaming with IYO SKY has brought an unexpected sense of enjoyment, causing her to reconsider returning to her usual serious character. She said,
“I am literally going out there and I’m cheesing because IYO (SKY) just makes me cheese, and I’m like, I don’t know if I’m ready to be the serious Rhea again. Am I going to have to shift that drastically if I were to win the Royal Rumble? Which is something that obviously I want too, because I would love to go for the Women’s World Championship again. And I’ve never wrestled Stephanie (Vaquer), and then also we have Jade Cargill. So it would be a happy feeling and a sad feeling. Especially because my dream is to also have that big singles match with IYO again, and even though we’re friends, I still want to beat her ass at one point.”
?Rhea Ripley, WWE Superstar
This reflection reveals Ripley’s internal conflict between embracing a lighter, more playful mindset while recognizing the importance of her intense and determined wrestling identity, especially with major goals like winning the Royal Rumble and pursuing the Women’s World Championship.
Upcoming Challenges and Key Matches for Ripley and SKY
Both Ripley and SKY are confirmed participants in the 2026 women’s Royal Rumble, setting the stage for their continued rise in WWE’s women’s division. Ripley mentioned potential future opponents such as Stephanie Vaquer and Jade Cargill, underscoring the depth of competition she anticipates. Additionally, Ripley’s aspiration to face SKY again in a high-stakes singles match adds another layer of intrigue to their partnership and rivalry.
The Impact of Their Partnership on WWE’s Women’s Division
The union of Ripley and IYO SKY as tag team partners brings a fresh dynamic to WWE, blending their contrasting personalities in the ring and character work. Ripley’s candid thoughts about balancing fun and seriousness highlight her evolving approach to wrestling. As the Women’s Tag Team Champions, their collaboration influences storytelling and championship pursuits within the division, likely drawing fan interest toward their matches and possible future face-offs.
Looking ahead, the tension between Ripley’s enjoying the current lighter persona and her drive for individual championship glory suggests compelling storylines that will engage audiences as the 2026 Royal Rumble and subsequent title matches approach.
