Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY have emerged as dominant figures in WWE’s women’s division, currently holding the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship. However, an unexpected rivalry has surfaced as Cathy Kelley, who identifies herself as Ripley’s ex, appears to be experiencing jealousy towards SKY’s close partnership with Ripley.
The two champions originally teamed up last year on the red brand to challenge The Kabuki Warriors. Their bond strengthened earlier this year when they captured the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship after defeating Asuka and Kairi Sane.
Discussing the situation with Ring The Belle, SKY suggested that Kelley’s resentment might stem from her desire to be the one to join forces or engage with Ripley herself.
“Yes, you’re right. I think she’s upset, and I think she’s jealous of me, maybe cause she wants to jump on Rhea [Ripley] too. I just want to say, ‘Sorry, Cathy,'” SKY said. – Ring The Belle, H/T Sportskeeda Wrestling
Meanwhile, Kelley has publicly referred to herself as Ripley’s ex on multiple occasions, contributing to the tension surrounding their interactions.
Upcoming Challenges for Ripley and SKY as WrestleMania Approaches
Despite their championship success, Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY faced setbacks when they participated in the Women’s Royal Rumble in Riyadh, where Liv Morgan from The Judgment Day won the match.
Currently, SKY has secured a spot in the Women’s Elimination Chamber event set to take place in Chicago, aiming to claim victory and earn a title opportunity at WrestleMania 42 in Nevada. Ripley’s trajectory suggests she may also enter qualifying matches soon, potentially adding to the stakes.
Both stars could enter WrestleMania as champions, with the possibility of defending their titles against contenders like The Bella Twins or the duo of Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair. Their performance at this premier event will be pivotal for the women’s tag team scene in WWE.
