Unexpected Heel Turn Could Cost Bianca Belair WrestleMania 41 Spot

After Rhea Ripley lost her Women’s World Championship to IYO SKY on RAW, new possibilities emerge for her potential heel turn and WrestleMania 41 involvement.

Bianca Belair’s WrestleMania 41 opponent was determined this week on RAW, but recent developments suggest her path to the showcase event might face unexpected complications.

Belair earned her WrestleMania opportunity by winning the Women’s Elimination Chamber match last month. This victory guaranteed her a championship match at WWE’s biggest event of the year.

The identity of Belair’s WrestleMania opponent was confirmed when IYO SKY defeated Rhea Ripley to win the Women’s World Championship on Monday’s RAW.

The final moments of the championship match featured a critical distraction when Ripley engaged in an argument with Belair at ringside. This momentary lapse in focus proved costly for The Eradicator.

IYO SKY capitalized on the distraction, securing a shocking victory to become the new Women’s World Champion. The title change has dramatically altered the women’s division landscape heading into WrestleMania.

With Belair now scheduled to face SKY at WrestleMania, Ripley’s position remains uncertain. The tension between Ripley and Belair during RAW’s main event creates intriguing possibilities.

Ripley could potentially seek revenge against Belair, blaming The EST for her championship loss. This scenario might lead to a confrontation between the two former champions.

The situation could escalate to Ripley launching an attack on Belair backstage, potentially sidelining The EST of WWE for an extended period. Such an attack would represent a significant heel turn for Ripley.

If Belair were removed from the WrestleMania equation, Ripley could position herself as the replacement challenger for SKY’s championship. This would provide The Eradicator an immediate opportunity to reclaim her lost title.

A triple threat match involving all three competitors remains another possibility. This scenario would maintain Belair’s earned opportunity while incorporating Ripley’s legitimate rematch claim.

WWE has established precedent for multi-person matches at WrestleMania, particularly when storylines involve intertwined rivalries and championship opportunities.

The coming weeks on RAW will likely reveal which direction WWE chooses to take this evolving situation as WrestleMania 41 approaches.