The aftermath of the Women’s World Championship triple threat match at WrestleMania 41 appears to be setting up a potential program between two of the competitors. Industry analysis suggests a singles rivalry could be brewing following IYO SKY’s successful title defense.
Former WWE performer Stevie Richards shared his predictions for the division during a recent podcast appearance, specifically addressing what might be next for Rhea Ripley and Bianca Belair.
Ripley and Belair can face each other in a singles match, with the winner getting a title shot at SummerSlam.
The triple threat encounter at WrestleMania concluded with SKY retaining her championship after executing her Over the Moonsault finishing move on Belair, who was attempting to pin Ripley at the time. This finish protected both challengers while maintaining SKY’s reign.
Richards praised the WrestleMania bout as “almost perfect” in his assessment, noting that the match structure allowed all three performers to showcase their abilities. His analysis suggests that SKY’s continued championship run serves to further establish her title reign.
WWE has not officially announced future creative plans for either Ripley or Belair heading into the spring and summer program. SummerSlam 2025 is scheduled for August, potentially serving as the culmination point for this developing storyline.
