Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY have commented after losing their WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship on Friday Night SmackDown.
The February 28 SmackDown episode say RHIYO defend their gold against Nia Jax and Lash Legend.
With the Irresistible Forces ultimately picking up the victory – with Lash Legend pinning Rhea Ripley – the now-former champions have commented on their title loss.
Apologizing to IYO SKY, Rhea Ripley took to Twitter to note:
I’m sorry @Iyo_SkyWWE 😞💔
IYO SKY replied in the comments, writing:
Don’t apologize Mami
In a separate post, IYO SKY reiterated her belief in Ripley ahead of the Elimination Chamber match, stating:
😞💔….#RHIYO
But, we still have a hope. Rhea gonna win at the #EliminationChamber tomorrow.
She will make it happen. I always believe in you,bestie.
Mami is always on top. @RheaRipley_WWE
The women’s Elimination Chamber match will see Rhea Ripley, Alexa Bliss, Kiana James, Tiffany Stratton, Asuka and Raquel Rodriguez face off to determine Jade Cargill’s WWE Women’s Championship challenger for WrestleMania 42.
Cargill recently expressed her surprise about the Elimination Chamber lineup, admitting that she thought she’d be facing a different star at WrestleMania.
Don’t apologize Mami
— IYO SKY (@Iyo_SkyWWE) February 28, 2026
😞💔….#RHIYO
But, we still have a hope. Rhea gonna win at the #EliminationChamber tomorrow.
She will make it happen.
I always believe in you,bestie.Mami is always on top. @RheaRipley_WWE
— IYO SKY (@Iyo_SkyWWE) February 28, 2026
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