Rhea Ripley And IYO SKY To Challenge For WWE Women’s Tag Titles On 1/5 WWE Raw
A huge match has been announced for the January 5 episode of WWE Raw.
While previewing the show, commentary revealed that the duo of Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY will challenge The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka & Kairi Sane) for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships on the first Monday Night Raw of 2026.
This will be Asuka and Sane’s first title defense since defeating Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss for the titles back in November. On the other hand, Ripley and SKY will look to collect their first televised win as a team since Crown Jewel in October.
🚨BREAKING: WWE announces that Rhea Ripley & Iyo Sky vs. The Kabuki Warriors for the Women’s Tag Team Championship is SET for the January 5th episode of #WWERaw in 2026 pic.twitter.com/Pzl0hAykQg
— Pro Wrestling Countdown (@_wrasslinsource) December 16, 2025
Fans can check out the updated lineup for the January 5 episode of Raw below.
WWE Raw (1/5)
- World Heavyweight Championship: CM Punk (c) vs. Bron Breakker
- WWE Women’s World Tag Team Championship: The Kabuki Warriors (c) vs. Rhea Ripley & IYO SKY
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