‘FRUSTRATED’ 34-year-old star breaks silence after GM Adam Pearce announces championship match against Rhea Ripley on Raw

Current Champion will put her title on the line against Rhea Ripley on Raw three weeks ahead of WrestleMania 41.

‘FRUSTRATED’ 34-year-old star breaks silence after GM Adam Pearce announces championship match against Rhea Ripley on Raw

Adam Pearce and Rhea Ripley (via WWE)

This week’s Raw saw a heated showdown between Rhea Ripley, Bianca Belair, and Iyo Sky as tensions ran high on the road to WrestleMania. Looking to settle their ongoing feud, The Eradicator demanded a resolution. In response, Adam Pearce announced that Ripley will get her rematch against The Genius of the Sky for the Women’s World Title next week on Raw.

The announcement left Sky caught off guard, throwing her WrestleMania plans into uncertainty. Taking to X, the 34-year-old expressed her frustration, saying she thought her path to The Show of Shows was set. However, with Ripley standing in her way, she now sees The Eradicator as the final roadblock to entering Mania as champion.

I thought I already had the ticket to get there…. My road to WrestleMania is very bumpy. But that is why I keep going. Just believe in myself and ALWAYS keep going. I will win this match next week to make the road clearer.

Iyo Sky via X
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Determined to put an end to this rivalry, the Japanese star promised to take down Ripley next week and secure her path to WrestleMania. Adding to the chaos, Sky, Ripley, and Belair clashed in a wild brawl on Raw. With all three women desperate to cement their spot on the WrestleMania card, tensions are at an all-time high, making this feud more unpredictable than ever.

Mami already suffered a tough loss to Sky earlier this month, giving The Genius of the Sky a confidence boost heading into their rematch. However, this time, there’s a twist—The EST, Bianca Belair, will serve as the special guest referee. With tensions running high, all eyes are on next week’s Raw to see how this chaotic situation unfolds.

Bianca Belair seeks the assistance of Jessika Carr ahead of IYO SKY vs. Rhea Ripley match

Bianca Belair has found herself in a tough spot amidst the ongoing chaos between Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky. After being named the special guest referee for their Women’s World Title match, The EST of WWE took to X to share her reaction. She even posted a video with WWE referee Jessika Carr, playfully seeking advice on how to handle her new officiating role.

Bianca Belair
Bianca Belair (via WWE)

In a video layered with meme audio, Belair is seen asking Carr for help, seemingly trying to grasp the rules of officiating. However, it’s clear that The EST won’t be an entirely impartial referee, given her personal stake in the match. She has openly expressed her disdain for Ripley, making it likely that some bias could come into play when the action unfolds.

The addition of The EST has made this match more exciting than ever. Ripley vs. Sky was already a blockbuster showdown, but WWE has cranked up the hype even further. It’ll be interesting to see how things unfold when Belair puts on the referee’s uniform and steps into the middle of the action.

Rhea Ripley to become the new Women’s World Champion next week on Raw?

Rhea Ripley is one of the most dominant forces in sports entertainment, rarely tasting defeat inside the ring. However, Iyo Sky is one of the few who has managed to pin Mami multiple times. With their upcoming clash, fans are left wondering if Ripley can overcome the odds and reclaim the Women’s World Championship.

Rhea Ripley
Rhea Ripley (via WWE)

Although the possibility of Ripley’s win cannot be ruled out, the chances of it happening are extremely low. WWE is just three weeks away from WrestleMania 41. Therefore, it is unlikely there would be such frequent title changes ahead of The Show of Shows.

However, WWE could opt for a DQ finish, giving Ripley a solid reason to seek revenge. This could pave the way for the rumored triple threat match between Mami, Sky, and Belair at WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas.

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