Rhea Ripley’s partner has hinted at abducting Iyo Sky, adding new tension to an already intense rivalry. Since forming their tag team RHIYO on October 11, 2025, Ripley and Sky have taken control of the WWE women’s tag team scene, showcasing strong teamwork and mutual respect that led them to capture the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships on January 5, 2026, during RAW’s first anniversary event on Netflix. They won the titles from The Kabuki Warriors, Asuka and Kairi Sane.
Following their victory, the duo defended their championships successfully multiple times, including a win over The Judgment Day’s Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez at Saturday Night’s Main Event on January 24, 2026. They also held off challenges from Giulia and Kiana James, plus The Irresistible Forces, Nia Jax and Lash Legend, on the February 6 and 13 episodes of SmackDown.
Upcoming Title Defenses and WrestleMania Contenders
Currently, no official challengers have emerged for the women’s tag titles as Ripley prepares for a shot at a women’s championship at WrestleMania 42. Alongside Tiffany Stratton, Kiana James, Asuka, Alexa Bliss, and the winner of an upcoming qualifying match on RAW, Ripley will compete at the Women’s Elimination Chamber event on February 28 in Chicago, Illinois.
That qualifying match features Iyo Sky in a triple threat against Kairi Sane and Raquel Rodriguez, but Sky’s position may be threatened by someone close to Ripley.
Jealousy Sparks a Threatening Incident Involving Iyo Sky
Before teaming with Iyo Sky, Rhea Ripley has been romantically linked with WWE journalist Cathy Kelley, who has publicly expressed admiration for Ripley. Their relationship is often visible through social media, with photos showing affectionate moments, such as Ripley carrying Kelley effortlessly.
However, Ripley’s connection with Sky has slightly distanced Kelley from her, notably when Ripley gave flowers to Sky on Valentine’s Day. Kelley’s jealousy intensified, leading to a startling development where she appeared to “kidnap” Iyo Sky and violently throw her across the floor.
This unsettling moment was captured in a video tweet by Cathy Kelley, who captioned it:
pov: you’re working through your “jealousy” pic.twitter.com/qSMYlEuze3— Cathy Kelley (@catherinekelley) February 22, 2026
Uncertainty Looms Over RHIYO’s Future After the Incident
The implications of Cathy Kelley’s unanticipated actions raise questions about how Ripley will respond to this act against Sky. The way Ripley handles this personal and professional conflict could influence the dynamics of WWE’s women’s tag team division and affect upcoming matches at high-profile events.
As this storyline develops, fans are eager to see if Ripley will seek retribution and how this tension impacts the championship landscape.
pov: you’re working through your “jealousy” pic.twitter.com/qSMYlEuze3
— Cathy Kelley (@catherinekelley) February 22, 2026
