A sharp statement has been made by Rhea Ripley on social media, directly addressing the fallout from last week’s shocking heel turn by The Kabuki Warriors. Earlier today, Ripley defended Iyo Sky and labeled Asuka a “narcissistic, selfish mentor” in response to a WWE post concerning the angle. The comments come just hours before Ripley and Sky are scheduled to appear on Monday Night RAW to respond to the attack they suffered on September 22.
The exchange began after WWE’s official social media account posted a message expressing sympathy for Kairi Sane’s role in the recent betrayal, suggesting she was merely following orders from Asuka. Ripley publicly rejected that narrative, firing back with her own assessment of the situation. “Iyo is literally getting betrayed by her narcissistic, selfish “mentor”…,” Ripley wrote in her response.
Ripley’s strong words on social media build anticipation for an already-announced segment on tonight’s broadcast. On Sunday, General Manager Adam Pearce confirmed that both Ripley and Sky would be responding live on RAW to the attack they sustained from Asuka and Kairi Sane. The assault took place following a singles match between Ripley and Asuka on the September 22 episode.
The chaotic angle that closed last week’s RAW began immediately after Ripley secured a pinfall victory over Asuka in the main event. Asuka blinded Ripley with her signature mist, which was the catalyst for Kairi Sane to join her in a two-on-one assault.
Iyo Sky then ran to the ring, seemingly attempting to de-escalate the situation with her former allies. After a brief embrace with Sky, Asuka turned on her with a spinning backfist and goaded a hesitant Sane into completing the betrayal. Sane eventually delivered her InSane Elbow to Sky, cementing the reunion of The Kabuki Warriors as a heel duo.
Ripley’s win in the 17-minute contest came after a key miscommunication. When Ripley sidestepped a hip attack, Asuka inadvertently knocked Sane from the ring apron, creating the opening for Ripley to secure the rollup victory just moments before the post-match attack began.