On Saturday, Rhea Ripley claimed victory in the 2026 Women’s Elimination Chamber match, securing her place to challenge for the WWE Women’s Championship at WrestleMania 42. The powerful win was dedicated to her tag team partner IYO SKY, highlighting the strong bond between the two competitors.
Ripley’s tribute to SKY came after their successful run as one-half of the tag team RHIYO, a duo that previously held the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship. The team lost the titles to Nia Jax and Lash Legend during the recent SmackDown episode, a defeat that weighed heavily on Mami, aka Ripley.
Despite the setback in their tag team title defense, Ripley rebounded instantly by winning the Elimination Chamber match and explicitly dedicating her triumph to SKY on social media.
“For @Iyo_SkyWWE #EliminationChamber 2026,” she wrote.
Ripley’s Path to a Seventh Consecutive WrestleMania Title Match
Rhea Ripley has now earned her seventh straight title match at WrestleMania, demonstrating a remarkable level of consistency at WWE’s biggest event. Her WrestleMania journey began even before joining the main roster, as she defended the NXT Women’s Championship against Charlotte Flair at WrestleMania 36.
The following year, Ripley challenged Asuka for the RAW Women’s Championship at WrestleMania 37. In 2022, she teamed with Liv Morgan in a Fatal Four-Way Tag Team contest for the Women’s Tag Team Championship. At WrestleMania 39, Ripley competed against Charlotte Flair for the SmackDown Women’s Championship.
More recently, Ripley battled Becky Lynch for the Women’s World Championship at WrestleMania XL and participated in a triple threat match with IYO SKY and Bianca Belair for the Women’s World Title the year after. Following her latest victory in Chicago, Ripley will face Jade Cargill for the WWE Women’s Championship at WrestleMania 42.
Implications of Ripley’s Victory for WrestleMania and WWE’s Women’s Division
Ripley’s Elimination Chamber win and upcoming title challenge signify a major milestone in her career and inject renewed excitement into the WWE Women’s Championship picture. Her dedication to IYO SKY reflects the intertwined journeys of these prominent athletes within the women’s division, underscoring themes of resilience and redemption.
This victory also sets the stage for a high-stakes showdown against Jade Cargill, who currently holds the WWE Women’s Championship, adding anticipation for WrestleMania 42’s evolving storylines. As Ripley continues her streak of WrestleMania title matches, fans can expect a compelling display of competition that emphasizes the depth and talent in WWE’s women’s ranks.
For @Iyo_SkyWWE ✨#EliminationChamber2026
— RheaRipley_WWE (@RheaRipley_WWE) March 1, 2026
