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IYO SKY calls out Asuka for WWE WrestleMania 42

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IYO SKY has had enough of Asuka and is ready to take action. 

Following Raw, SKY took to X calling out Asuka for her mistreatment towards Kairi Sane and labeling it to be out of love. SKY issued a challenge to settle their feud once and for all at WrestleMania 42. 

“Asuka….The achievements you’ve made in WWE have been truly brilliant. Kairi and I have always looked up to you. But the way you’re treating Kairi right now is changing all of that!! If dragging Kairi around and using her as a shield is your idea of “LOVE,” then my “LOVE” is to go anywhere and everywhere to be Rhea’s shield. I’m DEFINITELY NOT afraid to face You, my senior whom I once LOVED so dearly. Let’s settle this once and for all: which of our “LOVES” deserves to have it all. Hope to see you in Vegas.” posted SKY. 

SKY’s post is a response to Asuka’s message on Raw. She blamed SKY’s selfishness for the disrupted relationship with The Kabuki Warriors. Asuka instigated that once SKY broke away from them, she was trying to influence Sane’s decision to leave too, and vowed SKY would not take advantage of her kindness.

SKY has repeatedly shown support to Sane in the aftermath of Asuka’s actions. 

Last month, there were reports of a possible triple threat match among them for WrestleMania 42.  

WWE Hall of Famer praises Rhea Ripley, Kabuki Warriors

Posted on by Joseph Currier

Even with all of his decades of wrestling experience, Kevin Nash is still capable of reacting to matches like a fan.

The WWE Hall of Famer had high praise for Rhea Ripley and The Kabuki Warriors while recapping Raw on his Kliq This podcast. On the January 5 Raw episode, Ripley & IYO SKY defeated Asuka & Kairi Sane to become the new WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions. Nash was happy to see the babyfaces get the win — and the heels got genuine heat from him as well.

“I love Rhea, I think she’s great. I thought it was nice to reward her,” Nash said. “It’s funny, man — the f*cking Kabuki girls, they get heat with me. They actually — Asuka gets f*cking heat. I’ll give her credit. Like, I’m a grown f*cking man, I know it’s bullsh*t. But I’m glad that they got beat. It made me happy.”

Nash said he “really dug” the show overall, including the main event where CM Punk retained the World Heavyweight Championship over Bron Breakker. Nash and Punk have had a bit of a back and forth lately, but Nash praised the work Punk did in helping his opponent, even with Breakker losing.

“Beat somebody and make them, that’s a special piece of booking,” Nash said. “It’s special on both the combatants, on their performances. I thought it was a really well done, ‘I enjoyed the f*ck out of it’ match.”

WWE will follow up on last week’s episode with Raw taking place in Germany this afternoon. The show will continue the build to the Royal Rumble ahead of the January 31 PLE.

Women’s Tag Team title match set for first WWE Raw of 2026

Posted on by Bryan Rose

A match for the Women’s Tag Team titles is set for the first Raw of the new year.

On Monday, it was confirmed that the Kabuki Warriors would be defending the titles against Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY. The two teams have been feuding for the last few months after Asuka and Kairi Sane turned their backs on former friend SKY.

An angle took place on Raw further continuing the tensions. As Ripley and SKY made their way to the ring, they were ambushed by Asuka, who misted Ripley through the crowd. Sane then took out SKY as the Kabuki Warriors looked to take out Ripley with Sane’s Insane Elbow. Right as Sane launched off, SKY covered Ripley, taking the hit for her friend.

The two teams previously battled at Crown Jewel back in October, with Sky and Ripley picking up the win in Ripley’s home country of Australia.

WWE Raw (January 6)

  • World Heavyweight Championship: CM Punk defends against Bron Breakker
  • WWE Women’s Tag Team titles: The Kabuki Warriors defend against Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY

WOR: John Cena’s last title win, WWE Raw recap, new tag champs, Andrade

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Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including Paramount+ raising prices with the new UFC deal, Andrade walking out of a promotion in Mexico, UFC this Saturday, the full WWE Raw report with John Cena’s final title win, another title change, WarGames build, and more.

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5:22: Galeno del Mal signs with AAA/WWE, the latest on Andrade, UFC at MSG this weekend
12:55: WWE Raw recap, lineups for the coming week
46:02: Mailbag

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Kabuki Warriors win Women’s Tag Team titles on WWE Raw

Posted on by Bryan Rose

Asuka and Kairi Sane are Women’s Tag Team Champions once again.

The Kabuki Warriors won the titles in the main event of Monday’s Raw, defeating Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss. The finish came when Lash Legend and Nia Jax came in through the crowd and interfered. The distraction allowed Asuka to hit Charlotte from behind, allowing Sane to hit the insane elbow for the win.

This is the Kabuki Warriors’ third reign with the titles. Flair & Bliss had held the titles since SummerSlam, where they defeated Roxanne Perez and Raquel Rodriguez.

After the match Legend, Jax, Asuka, and Kairi continued to attack Bliss & Charlotte until both IYO SKY and Rhea Ripley made their returns, evening the odds for the faces. Raw ended with Rhea Ripley yelling out WarGames, confirming the eight women will meet in San Diego on November 29. 

At Crown Jewel last month, The Kabuki Warriors defeated Ripley & SKY, breaking Ripley’s nose in the process. In the weeks since, they set their sights on the now former champions. On this past Friday’s SmackDown, they disguised themselves as nurses while Bliss was being checked on by medical, giving Asuka the opportunity to mist both women.

WWE Raw lineup: Two new matches added

Posted on by Joseph Currier

Two new matches have been added to the card for today’s WWE Raw in Paris, France.

Following Clash in Paris, WWE is back at Paris La Defense Arena this afternoon for the final stop on its European tour. It was already known that an Intercontinental Championship bout between Dominik Mysterio and AJ Styles would be taking place on the episode. Now, two more matches have been confirmed.

The Kabuki Warriors will team up against Judgment Day’s Roxanne Perez & Raquel Rodriguez. Plus, there will be a six-man tag match pitting New Day and their new ally Grayson Waller against The War Raiders & Penta.

Today’s show has a special start time of 2 p.m. Eastern, streaming live on Netflix worldwide. Here is everything that has been announced:

WWE Raw (Monday, September 1) —

  • Intercontinental Champion Dominik Mysterio defends against AJ Styles
  • The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka & Kairi Sane) vs. Judgment Day (Roxanne Perez & Raquel Rodriguez)
  • The New Day (Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods) & Grayson Waller vs. War Raiders (Erik & Ivar) & Penta
  • We’ll get an update on Roman Reigns following the stretcher angle at Clash in Paris
  • There will be an update on the vacant Women’s World Championship

Two title matches, number one contender’s bout set for WWE NXT Roadblock

Posted on by Bryan Rose

Two title matches and a number one contender’s bout is set for next week’s NXT Roadblock.

Carmelo Hayes and Tony D’Angelo will meet next week to determine Ilja Dragunov’s challenger for Stand & Deliver on April 6. D’Angelo interrupted a contract signing between Hayes and Dragunov, saying he talked to General Manager Ava and that she had made a number one contender’s match for Roadblock. The end of the show saw Hayes put D’Angelo through a table.

The Kabuki Warriors will appear on NXT, defending the WWE Women’s Tag Team titles against Lyra Valkyria and Tatum Paxley. The NXT Tag Team titles will also be on the line, with number one contenders Chase U challenging Bron Breakker & Baron Corbin.

Dijak and Joe Gacy, who have been feuding for the last several weeks, will meet in an asylum match. And after making his return to NXT, Shawn Spears will appear on next week’s show after taking out Ridge Holland with a steel chair.

A video on Tuesday showed waves moving along the ocean as it slowly panned toward a message in the sand that said “see you soon”. The NXT Roadblock logo then appeared, hinting at a reveal for next week.

Here is the lineup for next week’s Roadblock:

  • Number one contender’s match for NXT Championship: Carmelo Hayes vs. Tony D’Angelo
  • WWE Women’s Tag Team titles: Kabuki Warriors defend against Lyra Valkyria & Tatum Paxley
  • WWE NXT Tag Team titles: Baron Corbin & Bron Breakker defend against Chase U
  • Asylum match: Dijak vs. Joe Gacy
  • Shawn Spears to appear

Dakota Kai’s in-ring return announced for next WWE SmackDown

Posted on by Ethan Renner

Dakota Kai will return to the ring for the first time since May 2023 on next week’s WWE SmackDown. 

In a match set up with multiple angles on this week’s SmackDown show, Kai & Bayley will face Asuka & Kairi Sane of The Kabuki Warriors as Damage CTRL explodes on the Friday, March 1 episode. 

Kai suffered a torn ACL in a match on May 12, 2023 and has been out of the ring since. 

On this week’s show, Kai was laid out backstage and later told Bayley in the trainer’s room that Asuka & Sane had attacked her. The attack on Kai was never shown, leaving room for the possibility that Kai will swerve Bayley in the match and realign with Asuka, Sane, and IYO SKY in Damage CTRL. 

Also announced for next week, Carlito will take on Santos Escobar in a street fight as the feud between Carlito’s LWO and Escobar’s Legado Del Fantasma will continue. 

WWE revealed earlier on Friday that The Rock will make an appearance on next week’s SmackDown in Glendale, Arizona as well. 

The announced lineup for the Friday, March 1 SmackDown: 

  • The Rock appears
  • Bayley & Dakota Kai vs. Asuka & Kairi Sane
  • Street fight: Carlito vs. Santos Escobar

Filthy Four Daily: Tom Lawlor on Smackdown with tag title change, both Rumble matches

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Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Filthy Tom Lawlor is back with tons to talk about including the first main-site review of the final Smackdown before the Rumble with a tag title change, plus Tom reviews both Rumble matches and more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

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New Women’s Tag Team Champions crowned on WWE SmackDown

Posted on by Ethan Renner

The Kabuki Warriors are once again WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions. 

Damage CTRL’s Kabuki Warriors duo of Asuka & Kairi Sane defeated Katana Chance & Kayden Carter on Friday’s WWE SmackDown to capture the Women’s Tag titles for the second time in their careers. 

Sane pinned Carter after hitting an InSane Elbow to win the titles, and Damage CTRL celebrated together after the contest, with an emphasis on Asuka, Sane, WWE Women’s Champion IYO SKY, and Dakota Kai, while group member Bayley was presented as something of an outsider. 

A video package hyping Bayley’s quest to win the Royal Rumble aired during SmackDown as the tension within Damage CTRL continues to be a focus. 

WWE’s chief content officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque commented on the Kabuki Warriors win in a social media post: 

The #KabukiWarriors continue to be a force that nobody is ready to reckon with… Congratulations to your NEW @WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions, @WWEAsuka and @KAIRI_official. #SmackDown

Triple H also commended Chance & Carter on X: 

Proud of @wwekayden and @Katana_WWE for holding their own and having an incredibly impressive championship run. Looking forward to seeing what’s next for them…

Chance & Carter held the Tag titles for 40 days after winning them from Chelsea Green & Piper Niven on the December 18, 2023 Raw.

New Women’s Tag Team Champions crowned at WWE WrestleMania 36

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New Women’s Tag Team champions were crowned tonight at WrestleMania.

Nikki Cross and Alexa Bliss won the Women’s Tag Team championship for a second time, defeating the Kabuki Warriors. After a back and forth match, Bliss pinned Kairi Sane with the Twisted Bliss to pick up the win and the titles for her team.

The two teams have been feuding off and on since October. In recent weeks, Asuka had been feuding with Bliss and Cross while Kairi Sane was off television. 

The Kabuki Warriors had held the titles for 181 days, defeating Bliss and Cross at Hell in a Cell back on October 6. 

WrestleMania is set to take place over the course of two nights. Becky Lynch vs. Shayna Bayzler for the Raw Women’s championship will take place tonight. Rhea Ripley vs. Charlotte Flair for the NXT Women’s championship, as well as a fatal five way match for the SmackDown Women’s championship, will be held on tomorrow’s card.

Charlotte wins SD Women’s title, Kabuki Warriors become tag champs

Posted on by Bryan Rose

Charlotte is once again a champion in WWE, while the Kabuki Warriors have claimed their first title as a tag team.

The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) defeated Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross tonight at Hell in a Cell in a match announced just hours before the show started. Asuka gave Cross the green mist, then pinned her following a kick to the head. Bliss and Cross had held the titles for 62 days, winning them on the August 5 edition of Raw, defeating Peyton Royce and Billie Kay.

Meanwhile, Charlotte defeated Bayley to win the SmackDown Women’s championship, submitting her with the figure eight. This match was added to the show after SmackDown’s debut on FOX, where Charlotte pinned Bayley in a tag team match.

This is Charlotte’s fifth reign with the SmackDown Women’s championship. With her 4 Raw Women’s titles and her single NXT Women’s title, Charlotte is now a ten time champion.