The WWE Universe witnessed an emotional promo between IYO SKY and the 2026 Women’s Elimination Chamber Match winner, Rhea Ripley, on the latest episode of RAW. During the promo, Ripley thanked SKY for always standing by her. Mami then announced that she has to handle her business and win the Women’s Championship from Jade Cargill at WrestleMania 42.

Given this segment, it looks like that might be the end of RHIYO. The duo lost the Women’s Tag Team Title to Nia Jax and Lash Legend last week on SmackDown. That said, in this listicle, we will look at five directions for IYO SKY at WrestleMania 42 after her split from Rhea Ripley.

#5. IYO SKY could become the number one contender for the Women’s Intercontinental Championship

After an emotional promo between IYO SKY and Rhea Ripley on the latest episode of WWE RAW, the company has scheduled a Gauntlet Match for next week’s show. The bout will feature SKY, Raquel Rodriguez, Asuka, Ivy Nile, Bayley, and Lyra Valkyria. The winner becomes the number one contender for the Women’s Intercontinental Championship.

With this in mind, the Stamford-based promotion could book The Genius of the Sky to win and face AJ Lee for the Women’s IC Title. Putting SKY in the title picture would help reintroduce her as a solo star following her split with Ripley, who also has her own championship opportunity.

#4. SKY could be involved in the Jade Cargill-Rhea Ripley feud and be taken out by the champion

It seems like Rhea Ripley will be moving down to SmackDown to focus on her feud with WWE Women’s Champion Jade Cargill ahead of WrestleMania 42. In a shocking twist, IYO SKY might decide to follow her friend to the blue show and assist her in her rivalry with Big Jade.

As a result, The Genius of the Sky might be attacked by the champion. This could be Cargill’s way of putting Mami on notice and escalating their rivalry, building anticipation for their upcoming showdown. However, it could also serve as a storyline reason to temporarily write SKY off TV. She could return later as a more powerful and dangerous version of herself.

#3. The Genius of the Sky could rescue Kairi Sane from Asuka, and the duo could go after the Women’s Tag Team Championship that she lost with Rhea Ripley

It appears that Kairi Sane is being controlled by Asuka. Given this situation, IYO SKY might decide to step in and help Sane. She could try to rescue The Pirate Princess from The Empress of Tomorrow’s influence.

Together, SKY and Sane could pursue the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship. Moreover, it seems like Kairi Sane never truly disliked SKY, but was manipulated into betraying her under Asuka’s influence. Hence, she could help the former Women’s World Champion regain the tag team title that she recently lost.

#2. SKY could turn heel by attacking Rhea Ripley on SmackDown

IYO SKY might do the unimaginable following her split with Rhea Ripley. In a jaw-dropping twist, she could make a surprise appearance on Friday Night SmackDown and attack Ripley, turning heel in the process.

To justify her actions, The Genius of the Sky might later claim that The Eradicator abandoned her after earning a world title opportunity at WrestleMania 42. This move would position Mami as the top fan-favorite heading into The Show of Shows.

#1. IYO SKY could turn heel by re-forming Damage CTRL with Kairi Sane and Asuka

In another shocking scenario, IYO SKY could decide to reconcile with Asuka and Kairi Sane on RAW. Since her friendship with Rhea Ripley was the main reason for their split, SKY might consider teaming up with The Kabuki Warriors after Ripley moves to SmackDown.

If this happens, The Genius of the Sky could re-form Damage CTRL with The Empress of Tomorrow and Sane on the Road to WrestleMania.