The WWE Raw Results from Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York delivered a stunning opening as Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky seized the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship from The Kabuki Warriors, capping off a dramatic encounter filled with athleticism and intensity. The night saw these stars bring their best, with Ripley and Sky‘s surprise collaboration leading to a memorable upset that has reshaped the tag team division.
Opening Contest Sets the Tone for a Thrilling Night
In a match featuring four of WWE’s top female competitors, Asuka started against Iyo Sky, quickly transitioning from the traditional Collar and Elbow tie-up into a fast-paced exchange. Sky showed off her agility with a combination of forearm shots and a slick basement dropkick, creating early momentum for her team. The action spilled outside when Sky sent Sane out of the ring and Ripley followed with an aerial cannonball senton from the apron—a move that electrified the crowd assembled at the Barclays Center.
The Kabuki Warriors, Asuka and Sane, regained control after Sane pulled Asuka out of harm’s way, sending Ripley crashing into the ringside barricade. With clever teamwork, Asuka and Sane isolated Ripley for a stretch, wearing her down with calculated kicks, submission attempts, and quick tags. Despite the champion duo’s relentless offense, Ripley’s resilience shone through as she fought back with a powerful fallaway slam, allowing Sky to return to the fray.
Momentum Shifts and Innovative Offense Highlight the Tag Title Bout
The match continued at a rapid pace, with Sky igniting the crowd through a series of dynamic moves, including a top rope stunner and a daring double missile dropkick. The Kabuki Warriors didn’t relent, stringing together combination strikes and near-falls, including a flying double foot stomp and a signature Insane Elbow from Sane, nearly ending the contest on multiple occasions.
Each competitor delivered standout moments: Ripley leveled Sane with clotheslines and a signature Face Plant, while Sky utilized her speed to evade and counter the Warriors’ offense. The teamwork between Ripley and Sky reached its highest point when Sky landed a missile dropkick following Ripley’s Razor’s Edge. In the closing moments, after a flurry of roll-ups and high-impact signatures, it was a unique combination—the Rip Tide from Ripley and the Over The MoonSault from Sky—that secured the pin and brought the titles to their corner.
Barclays Center Crowd Witnesses Championship Shake-Up
The win crowned Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky as the new WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions, a result that was both unexpected and monumental given the dominance of The Kabuki Warriors in previous matches. This outcome launches Ripley and Sky into the spotlight, further energizing the competitive landscape of the women’s tag division. The Barclays Center audience responded with palpable excitement as the underdog duo celebrated their victory, setting a dramatic tone for the evening’s subsequent matches and segments.
What’s Next for WWE Raw and Championship Contenders
Following the shocking title change, WWE Raw teased more thrilling action, including segments featuring GUNTHER, a match between Liv Morgan (accompanied by Roxanne Perez) and Lyra Valkyria, and championship bouts with Maxxine Dupri defending against Becky Lynch and CM Punk putting his WWE World Heavyweight Title on the line against Bron Breakker, backed by Paul Heyman. Attention also shifted to trending WWE news, including possible departures, backstage developments, and storylines building toward the Royal Rumble and beyond.
The ascension of Ripley and Sky as champions is poised to generate new rivalries and story arcs within WWE’s women’s division, as established stars like Asuka and Sane regroup for a rematch or seek new opportunities. This title victory not only shakes up the tag team scene but hints at a dynamic phase of fresh alliances and fierce competition for the brand going forward. With surprise outcomes and star-powered matchups, WWE Raw continues to deliver unpredictable, intense entertainment to fans in New York and around the world.
