Flair refuses to team with Ripley and Sky on SmackDown
Summary
– Rhea Ripley and Io Sky recruit Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss for WarGames
– Flair rejects the partnership due to long-standing hostility with Ripley
– Team structure for Survivor Series WarGames now shifts after Flair’s refusal
Rhea Ripley and Io Sky opened SmackDown with strong momentum as they addressed the growing chaos surrounding the women’s division. With WarGames quickly approaching, they vowed to fight back against the Kabuki Warriors, Nia Jax, and Lash Legend. Ripley made it clear that having the numbers advantage only creates more enemies, and Sky echoed the sentiment as they challenged their rivals to WarGames.
Ripley then introduced the partners she expected to stand beside them in San Diego. Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss walked to the ring and received a loud ovation as a potential super team began forming for the match. Bliss immediately expressed her anger over losing the Women’s Tag Team Championship and made it clear she was eager for payback.
Flair, however, delivered a stunning response that shifted the entire direction of the segment. She admitted that she couldn’t force herself to team with Ripley despite sharing common enemies. Flair said she doesn’t like Ripley, doesn’t trust her, and believes the animosity between them runs too deep to ignore.
Flair emphasized her loyalty to Bliss but refused to join any alliance that included Ripley. She officially removed herself from the team, leaving Bliss disappointed and the WarGames lineup suddenly uncertain.
