Rhea Ripley issues emotional statement after breaking up with long-time partner

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SKY also made a timely appearance at Mania, where she took out B-Fab and Michin while they were trying to distract Ripley in the ring. This evened the odds and led to Ripley dethroning Cargill as the WWE Women’s Champion.

In a backstage segment on today’s RAW, a visibly emotional IYO SKY and Rhea Ripley bid each other goodbye as the latter moves to SmackDown, while the former stays on the Red brand. Mami took to her X account after the show to write an emotional statement, saying this wasn’t the end of the line for them.

Check it out below:

“For now, but not forever. Thank you@Iyo_SkyWWEfor making some of my greatest memories! I know what you want and where your heart is… I believe in you! Q” tweeted Ripley.

What’s in store for Rhea Ripley on SmackDown?

The Eradicator is sure not to face any shortage of credible challengers for her WWE Women’s Championship on SmackDown. The roster is loaded with several up-and-coming and seasoned performers who would be eying a shot at the gold.

The likes of Tiffany Stratton, Giulia, Nia Jax, Chelsea Green, and even Jade Cargill, seeking a grudge match, could step up to Ripley on Friday night. With Backlash 2026 barely a few weeks away, fans can expect to get clarity on who would face Rhea Ripley at the PPV, as soon as on SmackDown this week. At this point, Cargill seems the most likely candidate to get a rematch at the event.