
Raw x Stranger Things — a collaboration fans didn’t know they needed — opened with an immediate shakeup. Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY, officially known as RHIYO , defeated Asuka and Kairi Sane to capture the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships.
The win capped off a months-long rivalry that began with Ripley inserting herself into a personal dispute between SKY and the Kabuki Warriors. What started as an unlikely alliance slowly turned into a genuine friendship between the former rivals who now carry championship gold together. From world title opponents to adorable besties, RHIYO’s rise has been one of the more entertaining recent stories in the women’s division.
A moment these two will never forget pic.twitter.com/qD9H9wvFjx
— WWE (@WWE) January 6, 2026
Over the past nine months, WWE has poured unprecedented star power into the women’s tag scene — sometimes at the expense of the singles titles. RHIYO faces no shortage of challengers. Bayley and Lyra Valkyria are circling, as are The Judgment Day’s Roxanne Perez and Raquel Rodriguez. The former champions, Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss, also remain looming threats.
There’s also the wildcard: Liv Morgan. Fresh off her return — and with a complicated history tied directly to Ripley — Morgan sliding back into Judgment Day business would add immediate volatility to the picture.
Fans have embraced the on-screen chemistry between Ripley and SKY, precisely because of their shared past as bitter rivals. That history, however, also raises the inevitable question: how long can this last? With the road to WrestleMania rapidly approaching, RHIYO could march into the biggest show of the year as champions — or this reign could be setting the stage for a massive singles collision once the alliance finally cracks.
WELCOME TO MONDAY NIGHT RAW @Stranger_Things pic.twitter.com/pCyLp3VB78
— WWE (@WWE) January 6, 2026
Early fan reaction to Raw x Stranger Things has been overwhelmingly positive across social media. On X and Instagram, the set has been widely praised as “cool,” with many fans highlighting the atmosphere and appreciating the effort. From the fully decorated stage and sci-fi special effects to the fresh, nostalgic tone, the opening of Raw felt special.
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