Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY, the reigning WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions, recently participated in the 2026 Women’s Royal Rumble match. Unfortunately, neither of them emerged victorious, as Ripley was eliminated by Raquel Rodriguez and SKY was eliminated by Lash Legend. Despite their defeat at the Royal Rumble, The Eradicator has assured fans that all is well between the two teammates.
The duo claimed the Women’s Tag Team titles on the 5th of January, 2026, after defeating The Kabuki Warriors on Monday Night RAW. They successfully defended their titles against Roxanne Perez and Liv Morgan at Saturday Night’s Main Event XLIII. In a recent Instagram post, Ripley confirmed that there were no betrayals between them and that they are still as close as ever.
IYO SKY also spoke about her friendship with Ripley, revealing that they have been friends since 2018 when she joined NXT. She emphasized their strong bond both inside and outside the ring, stating that they have a long history together and will continue to be friends in the wrestling world.
Their next challenge as champions will be against Kiana James and Giulia, the No. 1 contenders for the Women’s Tag Team Championships. This match was set up before RHIYO’s successful defense against Perez and Morgan.
Fans can expect to see Ripley and SKY continue to dominate the tag team division with their unique chemistry and unwavering friendship. Stay tuned for more exciting matches and moments from these talented athletes in the world of WWE.
