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Iyo Sky and Rhea Ripley delivered a dominant showcase on Monday Night Raw, dismantling the Kabuki Warriors in a tag team battle that announced their arrival as a formidable force. The Raw After WrestleMania 42 match at Las Vegas provided exactly the statement victory WWE needed after the spectacle.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Winners: Iyo Sky and Rhea Ripley defeated the Kabuki Warriors on April 20, 2026
- Match Duration: 11 minutes 39 seconds showcased excellent pacing and technical wrestling
- Finish: Over the Moonsault by Iyo Sky sealed the victory
- Significance: Raw After WrestleMania delivered hot card action at T-Mobile Arena
A Tag Team Chemistry That Steals the Show
Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky showed why they are two of WWE’s most electrifying wrestlers. Despite being on opposite brands historically, the chemistry was immediate and explosive. Ripley brought her powerful Riptide slam while Sky provided lightning-quick offense. Asuka and Kairi Sane tested their opponents throughout, but Rhea and Iyo proved they could handle the Kabuki Warriors’ experience.
The crowd at T-Mobile Arena felt the energy when Sky tagged in fresh, hitting Shotei uppercuts and commanding the match. Ripley‘s raw power and Sky‘s technical excellence created an unstoppable combination that even the seasoned Kabuki Warriors struggled to counter.
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Asuka and Kairi Sane Make Them Fight
The Kabuki Warriors showed exactly why they are championship contenders, taking commanding control during the match’s middle sections. Asuka delivered her signature strikes with precision, while Kairi Sane scored a huge InSane Elbow from the apron onto Ripley during a critical sequence. The Warriors double-teamed with strikes and combo moves that had the crowd invested.
However, Ripley and Sky‘s resilience proved the deciding factor. When Ripley tagged in late, she came prepared to finish business, hitting her devastating Razor’s Edge on Asuka before Sky delivered the final blow.
Match Statistics and Performance Breakdown
| Category | Details |
| Match Time | 11 minutes 39 seconds |
| Event | Raw After WrestleMania 42 |
| Location | T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas |
| Winners Finisher | Over the Moonsault by Iyo Sky |
“The taunting from the Kabuki Warriors ends up being too much, and Ripley breaks up the offense to tag in Sky. She tees off on both opponents and does her signature emote to get the crowd excited.”
According to USA TODAY Sports, match recap coverage
What This Victory Means Going Forward
Rhea Ripley entered Monday’s Raw as the newly crowned WWE Women’s Champion, fresh off her WrestleMania triumph. Iyo Sky came in riding momentum from recent Raw singles victories. Their combination here at Las Vegas sent a clear message: together, they are dangerous. The Kabuki Warriors represent the highest tier of tag team wrestling, so this win carries significant weight.
The fact that Ripley and Sky work despite coming from different brands shows WWE’s flexibility in building compelling matches. Asuka and Sane will undoubtedly seek rematches, as their loss offers no shame. However, this night belonged to Rhea and Iyo, who proved they belong in the main event conversation on any brand.
Did Iyo Sky and Rhea Ripley establish themselves as tag team threats?
The answer appears to be a resounding yes. Monday Night Raw showcased two of the most talented female wrestlers in WWE standing shoulder to shoulder. Their 11 minute 39 second victory against Asuka and Kairi Sane demonstrated both singles excellence and tag team proficiency.
Raw After WrestleMania is always significant for establishing new directions, and this match delivered exactly that. Whether Rhea and Iyo continue as a team or pursue individual dominance, their chemistry here will be remembered as a turning point. The WWE Universe witnessed two rising forces combine successfully, and that combination could reshape women’s wrestling for months to come.
Sources
- USA TODAY Sports – WWE Raw After WrestleMania 42 live results and match recaps
- Wrestleview.com – Detailed play-by-play coverage of Raw, April 20, 2026
- WWE Official – Match highlights and championship information
