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IYO SKY defeated Liv Morgan to win Queen of the Ring 2026 at Clash of Champions in Riyadh and will challenge Morgan for the WWE Women’s World Championship at SummerSlam 2026 in Minneapolis, the event’s first two-night edition, with the match likely set for Night 1 for branding purposes.
IYO SKY defeated Liv Morgan in the Queen of the Ring final at WWE Night of Champions in Riyadh, after Danhausen cursed Morgan before the match, and Sky ultimately won with a Spanish Fly and Over The Moonsault. In victory, Sky announced she’ll challenge Morgan for the women’s world title at SummerSlam, leaving fans to read into the status of injured champion Rhea Ripley.
In Riyadh at WWE Night of Champions, Oba Femi defeated Jey Uso to win the King of the Ring tournament, while Iyo Sky outlasted Liv Morgan to become Queen of the Ring. Seth Rollins overcame Bron Breakker in a tense steel cage bout, Trick Williams retained the U.S. Championship against Ricky Saints, and the show built anticipation for Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther vs. Sami Zayn in the WWE Championship main event. The crowd of over 18,000 and ongoing Night of Champions setup underscored a night focused on the tournament winners and top title pictures heading toward SummerSlam.
After losing to Iyo Sky at Backlash, Asuka appeared on Raw in Nashville to hand over her spot to Sky, telling her she’d become the one and expressing pride; Sky replied with a goodbye as Asuka left with her travel bag. WWE later stated her future is up in the air, leaving her status unresolved for now.
After Asuka's highly emotional post-match moment with IYO SKY at Backlash, WWE insiders reportedly wondered aloud whether the moment marked the end of her WWE career, with multiple sources confirming internal uncertainty and even a peer noting they don’t know what the future holds for her.
At WWE Backlash 2026, Asuka’s emotional post-match moment with Iyo Sky led Big E to question whether she’s finished with WWE, sparking exit rumors in the wake of Kairi Sane’s earlier departure, with no official confirmation yet.
In WWE Backlash 2026, Iyo Sky and Asuka battled to a near-even contest until Sky blocked Asuka's mist with a notebook, survived a late Asuka Lock, and finished with the Bullet Train Attack and a moonsault for the win; an emotional Asuka congratulated Sky afterward.
Kairi Sane was released by WWE in the post-WrestleMania 42 cuts, thanking supporters and signaling she’ll sail on in her own time. In response, Asuka publicly affirmed she’ll always have Kairi’s back, Bayley posted a lighthearted tribute from Ribera Steakhouse, and IYO SKY shared a heartfelt message about their friendship and Kairi’s bright future as a freelancer.
Jade Cargill’s run as WWE Women’s Champion ended at WrestleMania 42 Night Two when Rhea Ripley defeated her, with outside chaos from Michin and B-Fab and IYO Sky’s intervention helping set the stage for Ripley’s Riptide finish. Cargill then took to social media to insist a title doesn’t define her and that she’s still “that Bitch,” signaling a continued push for the top spot and possible rematch discussions to reclaim the championship.
Spoilers indicate WWE RAW on February 16 will start with Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY leading the open, with Elimination Chamber qualifiers already announced and appearances by CM Punk and Liv Morgan; the move signals a potential WrestleMania storyline development or a tag-team moment, with Ringside News promising live coverage and fans urged to share predictions.
SmackDown on February 13 opens with the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship match as Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY defend against Nia Jax and Lash Legend from the American Airlines Center in Dallas. The episode also features Cody Rhodes vs. Jacob Fatu vs. Sami Zayn in a Men’s Elimination Chamber qualifier, Alexa Bliss vs. Giulia vs. Zelina Vega in a Women’s Elimination Chamber qualifier, plus Jade Cargill vs. Jordynne Grace for the WWE Women’s Championship and Rey Fenix vs. Trick Williams.
Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky defeated Judgment Day (Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez) at Saturday Night’s Main Event on January 24, 2026 to retain the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship. The bout featured back-and-forth action with interference from Raquel and Stephanie, Roxanne denying Iyo’s moonsault, and Ripley hitting the Riptide on Liv to secure the pin as the champions stood tall.
The article highlights amusing social media moments from the wrestling world, including CM Punk mimicking Iyo Sky's jump into Rhea Ripley's arms, behind-the-scenes glimpses of WWE personalities, and various humorous and nostalgic wrestling clips, showcasing the fun and quirky side of professional wrestling.
WWE plans for Rhea Ripley to win back the vacant Women’s World Championship at the Crown Jewel event in Australia next month, potentially ending her losing streak to IYO SKY and marking a significant moment in her career.
A new Women’s World Champion will be crowned at WWE Wrestlepalooza in Indianapolis on September 20, with Stephanie Vaquer facing IYO SKY, following Naomi vacating the title due to pregnancy. Vaquer earned her shot after winning a battle royal, while SKY was previously scheduled to challenge Naomi. The event will stream live on ESPN's new streaming service.