IYO SKY to Defend Title Before WWE WrestleMania 41

IYO SKY will defend the Women’s World Championship against Rhea Ripley on the March 31 episode of Raw with Bianca Belair serving as special referee.

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IYO SKY to Defend Title Before WWE WrestleMania 41

The WWE Women’s World Championship picture has taken another dramatic turn ahead of WrestleMania 41, with a high-stakes title match now set for next week’s Raw.

Adam Pearce has officially booked champion IYO SKY to defend her gold against former titleholder Rhea Ripley on the March 31 edition of the red brand.

The announcement came after weeks of tension between all three women, with Ripley crashing a contract signing between SKY and Elimination Chamber winner Bianca Belair.

Pearce clarified on this week’s Raw that Ripley’s signature wasn’t valid for the WrestleMania match, prompting the former Judgment Day member to demand her rightful rematch.

While SKY offered to face both challengers at the Showcase of the Immortals, Belair stood firm on her earned opportunity through her Chamber victory.

The compromise puts the title on the line next Monday, with the winner moving on to face Belair at WrestleMania 41 in a one-on-one showdown.

Adding further intrigue, Pearce appointed Belair as special referee for the SKY-Ripley clash, potentially impacting who she’ll face on the grandest stage.

The March 31 Raw will also feature a face-to-face between AJ Styles and Logan Paul, Gunther battling Jimmy Uso, and a confrontation between Cody Rhodes and John Cena.