What's Happening?
Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky emerged victorious against The Kabuki Warriors, Asuka and Kairi Sane, to claim the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships during the first Raw match of 2026. The match took place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, where Ripley executed her signature Riptide on Asuka, followed by Sky's Over the Moonsault. This victory marks the first time Ripley and Sky have won tag team gold together, with both having previous tag team championship experience. The win positions them as formidable competitors in the women's division.
Why It's Important?
The triumph of Ripley and Sky as new tag team champions introduces fresh dynamics to the WWE women's division. Their victory could lead to new rivalries and storylines, as other teams, including former champions Charlotte
Flair and Alexa Bliss, seek to challenge them. The success of Ripley and Sky as a team highlights their versatility and potential to influence the division's future. This development may also impact the strategies of other competitors, as the division adapts to the new champions.
