Rhea Ripley defends her Women’s World Championship against IYO SKY on tonight’s WWE RAW, with five-time champion Bianca Belair announced to be at ringside.
The EST of WWE won the Women’s Elimination Chamber match, securing her WrestleMania opportunity against the champion.
RAW General Manager Adam Pearce confirmed Belair’s ringside presence for tonight’s championship match between Ripley and SKY. This situation creates potential for Belair to turn heel by interfering in the match against either competitor.
The history between Belair and Ripley dates back to their NXT days, with Ripley frequently getting the better of their encounters.
A heel turn by Belair would immediately establish a more personal dynamic for their WrestleMania showdown.
By causing a disqualification, Belair could ensure Ripley retains the title while simultaneously igniting their rivalry heading into Las Vegas.
Such interference would also provide WWE creative flexibility for the WrestleMania match structure.
Triple H could potentially convert the championship match into a triple threat by including IYO SKY based on the disqualification finish.
This booking approach would protect Ripley if WWE decides to crown Belair, as SKY could take the pinfall instead.
IYO SKY expressed confidence about tonight’s championship opportunity through social media earlier today.
The Genius of the Sky posted an inspirational message on X, emphasizing her belief in making dreams come true through hard work.
SKY encouraged herself to “make the impossible possible” as she views victory tonight as her path to WrestleMania.