For weeks, WWE teased a collision between Rhea Ripley and Asuka, with backstage interactions pointing toward a showdown at Crown Jewel. Fans were eager to see the two collide one-on-one. However, the story took a dramatic turn when Asuka betrayed IYO SKY on RAW. The betrayal redirected the narrative toward a tag team battle, with Ripley and SKY now expected to face The Kabuki Warriors. This shift ended any immediate plans for Ripley versus Asuka in singles competition.
