For the start of this week’s Raw, Rhea Ripley made her entrance to a thunderous ovation, fully embracing her babyface turn.
Ripley addressed the crowd, reflecting on her emotional rollercoaster since SummerSlam. She expressed feelings of embarrassment and heartbreak but ultimately revealed her anger and determination to move forward. Ripley delivered a sharp line directed at Dominik, hinting at their past relationship, before reminding Liv Morgan that she is “Rhea Bloody Ripley.”
The interruption came from Liv Morgan, the Women’s World Champion, who was perched in the cheap seats alongside Dominik Mysterio. Dominik attempted to explain his actions, but the crowd drowned him out with boos. Dominik accused Ripley of trying to change him and claimed that Morgan allowed him to be himself. He boasted about finally defeating his father with Morgan’s support, something Ripley never helped him achieve.
Ripley responded with a mix of pride and disappointment. She acknowledged Dominik’s accomplishments but warned him that his decision to leave her would have consequences. Morgan then chimed in, taunting Ripley by claiming ownership over everything Rhea once valued, including Dominik, the Women’s World Title, and the division itself.
Ripley had enough and told Morgan to shut up. She vowed to come after Morgan and warned that Liv would have to kill her to stop her. As tensions escalated, Damian Priest appeared to a huge pop, leading to a brawl between Priest and Dominik. Ripley made her way up the steps to confront Morgan as Priest battled Dominik into the ring. Carlito attempted to assist Dominik, but Priest countered by clotheslining Carlito out of the ring, setting up their match to follow.
Otis, Akira Tozawa, and Maxxine Dupri were hanging out backstage when Ivy Nile approached Dupri, suggesting she join their new group. Dupri declined, citing loyalty to her family. The segment set up the post-match attack later in the night.
Tornado Tag Match: Alpha Academy vs. American Made
During the tornado tag match, Ivy Nile attacked Maxxine Dupri at ringside, slamming her onto the commentary table and locking in a Dragon Sleeper. The distraction allowed American Made to pick up the victory.
A video aired featuring Iyo Sky and Kairi Sane discussing their dominance in the women’s division. Sane vowed revenge against Sonya Deville, Shayna Baszler, and Zoey Stark for taking out Dakota Kai. Sky declared their intention to rule Raw, promising that the heel trio would never achieve their dreams.
Sonya Deville, Shayna Baszler, and Zoey Stark cut a promo, revealing their new faction name, the Pure Fusion Collective. Baszler stated that they should be the Women’s Tag Team Champions and promised to tear through the division again. Stark issued a challenge to anyone willing to step up.
#1 Contenders Match: Damage CTRL vs. Pure Fusion Collective
Iyo Sky & Kairi Sane faced Shayna Baszler & Zoey Stark, with Sonya Deville at ringside. The match saw back-and-forth action, with Baszler and Stark taking control at various points. Despite a distraction from Deville, Sky managed to hit her Over the Moonsault, but Isla Dawn interfered, leading to a no-contest.
Winners: No Contest
After the match, Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn attacked all four competitors, making a statement by taking out both teams. The WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions stood tall, celebrating their dominance in the division.
Next week, there will be a Triple Threat for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships. The champions Dawn & Fyre will defend against both the Pure Fusion Collective and Damage CTRL.
