The September 22 edition of Raw ended with a shocking turn of events that left the women’s division in chaos. Following the main event between Rhea Ripley and Asuka, the actions of Kairi Sane and Iyo Sky became the focal point of the broadcast’s closing moments, culminating in a violent post-match angle that established a brutal new alliance.
Immediately after the bell, Asuka blinded Ripley with her signature mist. The Kabuki Warriors reunion was then cemented as Kairi Sane joined her in a vicious two-on-one assault.
The attack appeared to be interrupted when Iyo Sky’s music hit and she ran to the ring, seemingly to de-escalate the situation by pleading with Asuka. After a brief moment of emotion where Asuka embraced Sky, she suddenly turned on her, dropping her with a spinning backfist.
Asuka then goaded a reluctant Sane into joining the betrayal. Holding Sky in place, she urged Sane to attack. Despite her hesitation, Sane delivered a devastating InSane Elbow, completing the shocking turn. The broadcast closed with The Kabuki Warriors standing tall over the fallen Ripley and Sky.
This chaotic conclusion followed a 17-minute main event that saw Ripley score a pinfall victory over Asuka. The finish came after a miscommunication, as Ripley sidestepped a hip attack that caused Asuka to inadvertently knock Sane off the apron. The distraction opened the door for Ripley to secure the decisive rollup.
The match itself was set up earlier in the night during a backstage confrontation involving Ripley, Asuka, Stephanie Vaquer, and Nikki Bella. Featuring high-impact moments like a superplex from Ripley and a Razor’s Edge from Asuka, the bout was shaped throughout by Sane’s presence at ringside, which ultimately played a pivotal role in the post-match implosion.