WWE’s IYO SKY recently discussed the injury-related absence of her former tag team partner, Rhea Ripley, emphasizing how this break will ultimately benefit Ripley. Ripley, who is sidelined due to knee surgery, had a demanding schedule as WWE Women’s Champion and a top star in the women’s division. In an interview with “Ringer Wrestling,” SKY noted that Ripley had been pushing herself too hard before the injury occurred.
“I’m not much for texting or calling, so we haven’t communicated much,” SKY shared. “But I understand why she needed to step back. She was far busier than I was—traveling worldwide, competing in main events and title matches, and juggling media interviews. When we were RHIYO, she’d gone to events like Crown Jewel in Australia and Perth, and she was incredibly busy. I often thought she was overworking herself. While it’s upsetting that she got injured, she absolutely needs this time off.”
Though Ripley will be away from the ring for a while, SKY is confident that she’ll come back stronger than ever. “Knowing her personality, she’ll return better and more powerful,” SKY said.
Ripley is still in the early stages of recovery—she recently revealed she has just begun walking again and asked fans to be patient. When she does make her comeback, she will no longer hold the WWE Women’s Championship, which she relinquished due to injury and which is currently held by Chelsea Green.
Fan Take: This update is significant for wrestling fans because Rhea Ripley has been a dominant force in WWE’s women’s division, and her injury hiatus creates a major shift in the title scene. Her eventual return promises exciting possibilities, potentially raising the stakes and intensity in future matches that could redefine the women’s sport once again.
Source: www.wrestlinginc.com
