What's Happening?
Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky have become the new WWE Women's Tag Team Champions after defeating Asuka and Kairi Sane of the Kabuki Warriors. The match took place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn during the opening
title match of Monday's episode of 'Raw'. Ripley executed her signature move, Riptide, on Asuka, followed by Sky's Over the Moonsault and a suicide dive on Sane, leading to Ripley's pinfall victory over Asuka. This marks the first time Ripley and Sky have won the tag team titles together, although Ripley has previously held the championship with Nikki Cross, and Sky has been a two-time titleholder with Dakota Kai.
Why It's Important?
The victory by Ripley and Sky is significant as it reshapes the dynamics of the WWE Women's Tag Team division. Their win introduces new contenders and potential storylines, as several teams are vying for the championship. Former champions Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss, along with other teams like Nia Jax and Lash Legend, are in pursuit of the titles. The win also highlights the growing prominence of Ripley and Sky as a team, potentially influencing WWE's booking decisions leading up to major events like WrestleMania.
What's Next?
With Ripley and Sky as the new champions, the WWE Women's Tag Team division is poised for intense competition. Teams such as Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez, as well as Bayley and Lyra Valkyria, are likely to challenge the new champions. The WWE may capitalize on Ripley and Sky's momentum by featuring them prominently in upcoming events, possibly leading to high-profile matches at WrestleMania. The storyline developments in the coming weeks will determine the direction of the tag team division.
