Iyo Sky

Summary

This was easily the cleanest-looking wrestling of the night early on, with IYO SKY and Kairi Sane leaning hard into their history together. They started fast—counter for counter, neither really able to hold an advantage for long. Kairi tried to ground things with quick strikes and control holds, while IYO kept slipping out and flipping the pace back with sudden bursts of offense. There were a couple of slick near-falls that actually got the crowd reacting, especially after IYO’s rapid transition into her signature offense off the ropes. For a stretch, it felt like this might turn into one of those standout Raw matches. Then the outside chaos kicked in. As IYO started building momentum again, Asuka showed up and got involved at ringside, cutting off IYO just as she was trying to swing things back in her favor. That distraction was enough for Kairi to capitalize—she caught IYO off guard in the confusion and spiked her with a quick roll-up style finish for the win, stealing it more than earning it clean. The match didn’t just get interrupted—it got redirected. The bigger wrinkle came right after: Rhea Ripley stormed down to even things up and backed Asuka off, getting physical at ringside and forcing her retreat. Rhea didn’t officially change the result, but her arrival made it clear this wasn’t just about Kairi and IYO anymore. It felt like the start of something bigger breaking open, with IYO left frustrated in the ring while the other two brawled on the outside.

Summary

Jade Cargill showcased her dominance against Iyo Sky in a clash of power versus agility. Iyo brought speed and creativity, but Cargill’s used her strength to smash Iyo's face on the steel steps when the fight went to ringside. Once Jade gained control, the outcome felt inevitable. I was hoping Iyo might snag a win and throw a wrench into this floundering feud (and force her way onto the Mania card). Instead, we got a statement performance for Cargill as she continues her road to a WrestleMania encounter with Rhea. After the match Jade grabbed a chair and looked determined to apply further damage to Iyo, but Rhea sprinted to the ring and protected her friend. That's where we end. Credits roll, and we are a week away from MANIA madness.

Rhea Ripley & Iyo Sky

Summary

This tag match was more chaotic than technical, but that worked in its favor. Ripley and IYO SKY brought a nice contrast as a team, with Ripley handling the power spots and SKY flying all over the place. Michin and B-Fab had their moments, especially when they isolated SKY and kept her from tagging out. There were a few rough transitions, but nothing that completely derailed things. The turning point came when Ripley got back in and started dominating with her usual physical style, shifting the match quickly. SKY followed up with a high-impact sequence that set up the finish, giving their team the win. It wasn’t flawless, but it had energy and moved at a pace that kept it from dragging.

Summary

This one actually had a solid rhythm early before it got dragged into the now-standard chaos finish. IYO tried to keep things quick and avoid getting caught, but Raquel didn’t let it turn into a speed match for long. She cut SKY off a few times with power counters and kept forcing her back to the mat, which gave the match a more stop-and-start feel than a smooth flow. IYO did get a couple of bursts where it looked like she might take over, including a fast striking sequence and a near fall that got some real reaction. But the match never fully settled, and that ended up mattering more than anything they were doing in-ring. The turning point came when the Kabuki Warriors (Asuka & Kairi Sane) showed up at ringside. That distraction was enough—SKY hesitated for just a moment, and Raquel didn’t. She stepped in immediately, caught IYO, and hit her finish to end it. Result: Raquel Rodriguez def. IYO SKY (after distraction from the Kabuki Warriors) So yeah—not a clean showcase and not really about who outworked who. It was another match where outside involvement decided things, and IYO paid for taking her eyes off the match for a split second.

Rhea Ripley & Iyo Sky

New Champion

Summary

Lash Legend & Nia Jax def. (c.) Iyo Sky & Rhea Ripley The champions dictated the pace early with crisp tags and momentum-shifting aerial offense from Sky, while Ripley’s power kept Jax and Legend reeling during extended control stretches. The challengers weathered the storm through brute force and timely interruptions, repeatedly breaking up pin attempts to stay alive. Ripley appeared to have the match won after crushing Legend with the Riptide, but the celebration was short-lived. Legend blindsided Ripley from behind and drilled her with the Lash Extension to steal the pinfall and shockingly end RHIYO’s title reign.