WWE Tag Team Turns Heel On Monday Night Raw
Asuka Turns on Kairi Sane and IYO SKY Following Loss to Rhea Ripley
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Post-Match Attack on Monday Night Raw
Instantly following her defeat by Rhea Ripley on the September 23, 2025, episode of Monday Night Raw, Asuka launched a shocking attack on her Damage CTRL stablemates, Kairi Sane and IYO SKY. The incident unfolded after Asuka,visibly frustrated with the loss,sprayed green mist into Ripley’s eyes. She then directed Kairi Sane to attack Ripley.
Kairi Sane, appearing hesitant, began to strike Ripley under Asuka’s command. IYO SKY quickly intervened, rushing to the ring to attempt to halt the assault. asuka briefly embraced IYO before unexpectedly striking her with a backfist.
Escalation and Forced Attack on IYO SKY
Asuka continued to issue commands, ordering Kairi Sane to attack IYO SKY. Kairi complied, delivering punches to IYO and holding her in place while Asuka landed a kick. The segment culminated with Asuka instructing Kairi to execute her finishing maneuver, the Insane Elbow, on IYO SKY. Kairi performed the move, but appeared deeply conflicted and disturbed by the situation as the broadcast concluded.
Reaction and Implications
The WWE’s official Twitter account (@WWE) posted a clip of the green mist incident, labeling Asuka’s behavior as “sore loser” tactics. The attack raises serious questions about the future of Damage CTRL, a faction that has experienced internal strife in the past.The forced participation of Kairi Sane in the assault suggests a potential manipulation by Asuka, and the visibly distressed reaction of both Kairi and IYO indicates a fracturing within the group.
POISON MIST IN THE EYES!!! 🤮
That’s some sore loser behavior, Asuka… pic.twitter.com/VGi4LN7tIg
– WWE (@wwe) September 23, 2025