A prominent WWE figure hinted at unresolved conflict with IYO SKY, who currently holds one half of the Women’s Tag Team Championships alongside Rhea Ripley. The champion duo, known as Rhiyo, is set to defend their titles against Nia Jax and Lash Legend on WWE SmackDown this week. Amid the preparation, past tensions appear to linger as another wrestler reacts to their reign.
Bayley and Lyra Valkyria have been pushing RAW General Manager Adam Pearce to recognize them officially as a tag team, but their efforts remain unacknowledged. Bayley, also known as the Role Model, responded to the upcoming match involving SKY, suggesting unfinished disputes with her former ally.
“Iyo isn’t ready for this conversation,” Bayley stated.
History Between Bayley and IYO SKY Adds Layers to Rivalry
Bayley and IYO SKY formerly shared membership in the Damage CTRL faction, but their alliance fractured dramatically. After Bayley’s victory in the 2024 Women’s Royal Rumble, she was betrayed by her group. Subsequently, Bayley defeated SKY at WrestleMania XL to claim the WWE Women’s Championship, deepening their competitive rivalry.
Veteran WWE Stars Target Rhiyo’s Tag Team Titles
The Bella Twins have openly declared their intention to challenge Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY for the Women’s Tag Team Championships. In a conversation with Logan Paul on the Impaulsive podcast, Brie and Nikki Bella expressed their determination to reclaim championship status. Notably, Brie Bella recently returned to WWE during the Women’s Royal Rumble at a premium live event.
“But you know, the Bella Twins always have tricks up their sleeve. That’s the thing. You got to have a different mindset, especially when you’re a heel. Like, we win s**t. We don’t have to be clean or do a handstand for five minutes, but I’ll get it some other way,” Nikki Bella explained.
Rhiyo’s Hold on the Championship Faces Increased Pressure
On the January 5, 2026 episode of WWE RAW, SKY and Ripley captured the Women’s Tag Team Championships by defeating The Kabuki Warriors, consisting of Asuka and Kairi Sane. Despite their current success, the championship reign of Rhiyo now faces notable challenges, including the looming threat posed by the Bella Twins as well as other contenders.
Implications for Future WWE Storylines and Title Contention
The ongoing tensions between IYO SKY and Bayley, coupled with the rising ambitions of established wrestlers like the Bella Twins, suggest that the Women’s Tag Team Championships will remain a contested prize in the near term. Fans can expect intense matchups and shifting alliances as these rivalries evolve, with the potential to reshape WWE’s women’s division dynamics.
Iyo isn’t ready for this conversation. https://t.co/Mqrr3qTntx
— Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) February 8, 2026
