Champion speaks with confidence while Ripley and Belair loom large at Kickoff event
Summary
– IYO Sky responds to being treated as an afterthought in the WrestleMania build
– Declares herself ready to prove she’s the rightful Women’s World Champion
– Rhea Ripley and Bianca Belair hold their ground in a tense face-off
At the WrestleMania 41 Kickoff event, tensions simmered as all three competitors in Sunday’s Women’s World Championship Triple Threat match came face-to-face. With the spotlight often focused on Rhea Ripley and Bianca Belair, questions were raised about IYO Sky being overlooked despite holding the title.
Asked about being considered an afterthought, IYO stood firm. She didn’t need many words—just a confident reminder: “IYO Sky is the Women’s World Champion.” The crowd erupted in support as she made it clear she plans to walk out of Las Vegas, still holding gold.
Rhea Ripley and Bianca Belair stayed composed, but the energy between all three was undeniable. Pat McAfee summed it up best: no matter who wins, the WWE Universe is getting a classic.
