Championship change highlights Netflix anniversary episode in Brooklyn
Summary
– WWE Raw celebrated one year on Netflix with a live show from Brooklyn
– Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY challenged The Kabuki Warriors for the titles
– Ripley and SKY captured the Women’s Tag Team Championships
WWE Raw celebrated its first anniversary on Netflix on January 5, 2026, with a live broadcast from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The episode featured a Stranger Things-inspired theme and multiple high-profile matches throughout the night.
The WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship match opened the show as The Kabuki Warriors defended their titles against Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY. The atmosphere inside the arena reflected the importance of the moment, aided by Alicia Taylor’s formal ring introductions.
Both teams exchanged momentum early and continued battling through a commercial break. The Kabuki Warriors focused on isolating Ripley while the Brooklyn crowd rallied behind her.
IYO SKY shifted the pace after tagging in, connecting with a series of strikes and aerial offense. Kairi Sane answered back by planting IYO with a double stomp across the ropes before another break.
Ripley received the hot tag upon the show’s return and overpowered both champions. She delivered heavy offense to Kairi Sane while neutralizing Asuka, leading to several near falls as the match intensified.
Late in the contest, miscommunication briefly slowed Ripley and SKY, but the challengers quickly regrouped. With over fourteen thousand fans watching, the match reached its closing moments.
Ripley finished Asuka with a Riptide, as IYO SKY followed with an Over The Moonsault. Ripley secured the pinfall to capture the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships.
The title change marked a significant moment for the division as WWE moves deeper into the Netflix era. With new champions crowned to start the year, the direction of the women’s tag team scene now looks wide open.
