WWE Star “Cries” Over Failed “Relationship” With Rhea Ripley
In 2026, Rhea Ripley continues her upward trajectory in WWE.
On last week’s Raw, the Australian wrestler competed in a 3-way match to determine the second entrant in the women’s Elimination Chamber match, with Tiffany Stratton already qualifying on SmackDown.
Ripley faced Lyra Valkyria and Ivy Nile in a 3-way match, which she won by pinning Valkyria after hitting her Riptide finisher.
On the other hand, her tag partner, Iyo Sky, has her triple threat match scheduled for next week’s Raw against Raquel Rodriguez and Kairi Sane.
The winner of that match will become the fifth entrant in the chamber match, with Alexa Bliss also qualifying on SmackDown.
Additionally, Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky continue to be hunted by other female tag teams, all staking their claim to the WWE Women’s World Championship held by the Australian and Japanese superstars.
WWE Star Distressed Over Failed ‘Relationship’ With Rhea Ripley
Elsewhere, Rhea Ripley, Iyo Sky, and backstage interviewer Cathy Kelly have been involved in non-wrestling skits, with Kelly often referring to Ripley as her ‘work wife.’
Since forming a tag team with Sky, Rhea’s bond with her has only grown stronger, much to the chagrin of Kelley.
Their social media exchanges often see the talents taking playful swipes at each other, the running joke being Ripley becoming estranged from Kelley.
Cathy Kelley recently shared a video on X, which also featured the top two WWE female stars, where Iyo wears a “RHIYO” t-shirt, and Kelley cries due to her heart breaking.
NOBODY TALK TO ME 😩 pic.twitter.com/meLQt61M8U
— Cathy Kelley (@catherinekelley) February 17, 2026