During WWE RAW in Germany, Rhea Ripley issued a Rhea Ripley RAW challenge that led to chaos in the women’s division, with several top stars and teams erupting into a heated confrontation. The incident marked a dramatic escalation on the road to WWE Royal Rumble 2026, as tensions over the Women’s Tag Team Championships boiled over in front of an electrified crowd.
Women’s Tag Title Holders Receive Massive Crowd Support
The evening began with Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY making a highly anticipated entrance in Germany. Just a week prior, Ripley and SKY defeated The Kabuki Warriors—Asuka and Kairi Sane—to claim the Women’s World Championships on WWE RAW. Their celebration was met with loud chants of “You deserve it!” from the German fans, underlining their recent triumph and growing popularity.
Both stars stood confidently in the ring, proudly displaying their new titles as they addressed the crowd about their victory. IYO SKY asserted that their performance against The Kabuki Warriors set a new standard and declared that no one was prepared to challenge their reign as champions.
Ripley’s Open Challenge Draws Out Rivals
Building on their momentum, Rhea Ripley bravely invited any team in the locker room to step up for a title challenge. The open invitation was swiftly interrupted by The Judgment Day’s Liv Morgan and her partner Roxanne Perez. Morgan entered with caustic humor, mocking Ripley and offering sarcastic congratulations before turning her focus to the championship titles.
Morgan insisted that the Women’s Tag Team Championships were still rightfully hers, claiming she had never lost them. She then demanded that Ripley and SKY surrender the belts, warning that she would be forced to take them back by force if they declined.
A Flood of Contenders, Turmoil Takes Over
The situation intensified as Bayley, known to the WWE Universe as “The Role Model,” and Lyra Valkyria made their way into the ring, greeted by raucous support from fans. They immediately clashed verbally with Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez, rapidly escalating the tension in the square circle. Soon after, The Kabuki Warriors re-entered the fray, setting the stage for chaos.
An all-out brawl erupted among the assembled stars, but Ripley and IYO SKY managed to fight off their adversaries, ultimately clearing the ring. The segment closed with Ripley and SKY standing tall, leaving the rest of the contenders on the outside, hinting at unresolved rivalries and future confrontations within WWE’s competitive women’s tag team division.
What This Means for the Women’s Division Going Forward
The disorder on WWE RAW underscored the high stakes and volatility within the women’s tag team ranks. The loss of the titles by The Kabuki Warriors, the aggressive claims from Liv Morgan, and the continued animosity between the top stars suggest a volatile path ahead. Ripley, SKY, and other competitors such as Bayley, Lyra Valkyria, and Roxanne Perez are all set to shape the championship landscape in the coming months.
With Liv Morgan recently taking Dominik Mysterio from Rhea Ripley at WWE SummerSlam 2024, there is heightened personal and professional rivalry in the air. As the road to WWE Royal Rumble 2026 in Saudi Arabia continues, the fallout from Ripley’s challenge and the ensuing brawl will likely lead to more confrontations and high-stakes matches, keeping fans eagerly watching for the next twist in the championship picture.
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— WWE (@WWE) January 12, 2026
