Interference-filled finish snaps months-long run
Summary
– Asuka defeated Rhea Ripley in a singles match on WWE Raw
– The loss ended Ripley’s undefeated singles streak dating back to March 2025
– Interference from Kairi Sane played a key role in the finish
Rhea Ripley’s extended dominance in singles competition came to a halt on the December 22 episode of WWE Raw. The show opened with a high-profile matchup as Ripley faced Asuka amid the ongoing rivalry between the Kabuki Warriors and Ripley alongside IYO SKY.
Asuka scored the victory, handing Ripley her first singles defeat in nearly 300 days. Ripley’s last singles loss occurred on the March 3, 2025, episode of Raw, where she was defeated by her current tag team partner, IYO SKY.
The outcome was shaped by outside involvement. Kairi Sane interfered by pulling Ripley off the top rope, disrupting her momentum at a critical moment.
Despite not being medically cleared, IYO SKY rushed to ringside to confront Sane and prevent further interference. The distraction proved costly, as Asuka capitalized with a quick roll-up to secure the win.
The victory marked a notable milestone for Asuka. It was her first singles win since September 8 on Raw, when she defeated Nikki Bella.
The result adds new tension to an already volatile storyline and places Ripley back in unfamiliar territory. With interference once again altering the landscape, the women’s division continues to shift on Monday nights.
