WWE Raw’s contract signing segment for the Women’s World Championship match at WrestleMania 41 took an unexpected turn on March 17 in Brussels, Belgium. Rhea Ripley inserted herself into the championship picture during what had initially begun as a match between champion IYO SKY and challenger Bianca Belair.
The segment started conventionally with both SKY and Belair signing the contract without incident. General Manager Adam Pearce thanked them for their professionalism, but before the segment could conclude, Ripley made her entrance.
Ripley immediately attacked both competitors, culminating in a powerbomb that sent SKY crashing onto Belair through a table in the ring. Following the assault, Ripley signed the championship contract that both women had already authorized.
CONTRACT SIGNED … by RHEA RIPLEY?! 😲#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/w6GsTpy2gd
— WWE (@WWE) March 17, 2025
This development follows the March 1 Elimination Chamber premium live event where Belair earned her championship opportunity. SKY won the Women’s World Championship from Ripley on the March 3 episode of Raw.
The previous title change involved Belair’s interference, which foreshadowed the possibility of a three-way match at WrestleMania. Commentator Michael Cole questioned the legitimacy of Ripley’s contract signing, but the segment strongly indicated her addition to the championship match.
WWE has not yet officially confirmed the change to a triple threat match, but all indications from the segment point to Ripley joining the championship bout at WrestleMania 41.