WrestleMania 41 Night 2 wasted no time making a statement—opening with a high-stakes, high-drama triple threat match for the Women’s Championship featuring Iyo Sky, Bianca Belair, and Rhea Ripley.
But before the bell even rang, the energy felt… strange.
Iyo Sky Snubbed?
Despite being the defending champion, Iyo Sky was sent out first—with no entrance, no spectacle, and no acknowledgement of her reign. A decision that didn’t go unnoticed by fans in attendance or viewers at home. In an era where presentation is everything, the absence of pomp for the champion raised eyebrows.
Entrances That Set the Tone
Next was Bianca Belair, who delivered a heartfelt moment—bringing out her stepdaughter and being accompanied by a group of energetic Double Dutch performers who flipped, danced, and symbolized Bianca’s signature flair and positivity.
Then came Rhea Ripley—and the crowd erupted. The Crowdometer peaked as “Mami” made her way to the ring with undeniable star power, commanding the moment like a reigning queen. The writing was on the wall: this crowd was riding with Rhea.
The Match: Chaos, Emotion, and Real Heat
From the opening sequence, the chemistry between all three was electric. Back-and-forth exchanges, near falls, and tandem sequences had the crowd on fire. But the cheers turned to boos for Bianca, signaling a surprising shift in crowd sentiment.
Then things got real.
After a failed Riptide attempt from Rhea and a missed moonsault by Iyo, Bianca planted Iyo with a Kiss of Death—only for Rhea to break the pin at the last second.
Tension flared between Ripley and Belair, reaching a boiling point when Rhea spat at Bianca mid-match, shocking the crowd and turning a wrestling match into a personal war. For a moment, the physicality between the two blurred the lines between work and shoot.
A Finish Out of Nowhere
Just as Bianca appeared to be moments away from sealing the win with a second KOD, Iyo Sky launched herself off the top rope and landed a perfect moonsault onto both women. She capitalized in the chaos and stole the pin, retaining her Women’s Championship.
No pyro. No celebration. Just silence, then boos, then stunned applause for a match that will be talked about for years.
The Fallout
Iyo retains—but the spotlight may now shine brighter on Bianca vs. Rhea, a rivalry that exploded tonight and might demand its own WrestleMania spotlight next year.
Iyo survived.
Bianca snapped.
Rhea raged.
WrestleMania 41 started with a bang—and the women delivered.
