“Too Hot to Handle?” Rhea Ripley’s Viral Message to IYO SKY Has WWE Fans Talking
Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY may be dominating WWE’s women’s division, but it was a single social media post that set fans buzzing after this week’s Monday Night RAW.
Following the show, Ripley reacted to backstage photos of herself alongside her tag team partner and reigning Women’s World Tag Team Champion, IYO SKY. The Eradicator summed up their growing chemistry with a bold line, calling the duo “too hot to handle” — a comment that quickly caught fire among the WWE Universe.
Ripley and SKY captured the Women’s Tag Team Championships earlier this month on RAW, marking one of the most talked-about alliances in recent weeks. Since then, the pairing has blended dominance with confidence, and Ripley’s latest message only added fuel to the hype surrounding their run.
The champions won’t have much time to soak in the attention. At Saturday Night’s Main Event XLIII, Ripley and SKY are set to defend their titles against Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez. Morgan and Perez earned their shot by emerging victorious from a high-stakes three-way tag team match, making them legitimate threats to the champions’ reign.
Not everyone is thrilled with Ripley’s current presentation, though. Former WWE writer Vince Russo recently criticized the evolution of her character, questioning whether the once-feared “Mami” has lost her edge. According to Russo, Ripley’s shift from a dark, intimidating persona to a more expressive partnership with SKY has softened her aura.
Despite the debate, Ripley and SKY continue to move forward with confidence. On RAW, both champions also confirmed their entry into the 2026 Women’s Royal Rumble Match — but first, they’ll need to survive their upcoming title defense.
Whether fans love it or hate it, one thing is clear: Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY have everyone watching, and their “too hot to handle” moment has only made their WWE journey even more must-see.
