Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez seized No.1 Contender status on Raw, setting up a Montreal title showdown with Rhea Ripley & IYO SKY. Punters may favor Morgan/Perez due to momentum and chaotic win, but RHIYO’s fresh championship run makes a close market and potential upset likely.
Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY’s Short Reign Faces Immediate Threat
Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY began 2026 as WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions after dethroning The Kabuki Warriors on the first Raw of the year. Their new status will be tested when The Judgement Day’s Liv Morgan teams with Roxanne Perez to challenge for the titles at Saturday Night’s Main Event in Montreal on January 24.
Liv Morgan & Roxanne Perez Earn No.1 Contender Spot
On the Dusseldorf edition of Raw, Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez emerged as the Number One Contenders by winning a chaotic Triple Threat against Bayley & Lyra Valkyria and The Kabuki Warriors. The match featured continuous action, frequent tags, and multiple near-falls as each team tried to gain sustained control.
Match-Winning Sequence: Oblivion Seals the Deal
The bout spilled to the outside, where Kairi Sane landed an In-Sane Elbow that shifted momentum toward The Kabuki Warriors. Bayley later appeared to finish Sane with an Elbow Drop, but Asuka broke the pin. With the match in turmoil, Morgan entered and capitalized on the opportunity, hitting an Oblivion for the pin and the victory.
Storylines and Stakes Ahead of Montreal
The upcoming title match carries added narrative weight: Morgan and Ripley have history as former teammates turned rivals, a dynamic that can drive heat and storytelling in the tag title bout. RHIYO’s new-crowned champion status adds drama—will they cement a dominant reign or will the momentum of The Judgement Day produce an upset?
Betting and Fan Implications
From a betting perspective, Morgan & Perez’s decisive win on Raw creates momentum that could shorten their odds. However, Ripley and SKY’s recent title victory means bookmakers may still list RHIYO as favorites. Expect a competitive market with potential prop bets on match finishers, pinfall sequences, or interference-driven outcomes.
What to Watch in Montreal
Key elements to monitor: how both teams handle tags and momentum swings, whether Asuka or Kairi Sane play a disruptive role, and whether the match advances the Morgan-Ripley rivalry. The result in Montreal will shape the tag division storyline for the coming weeks and determine whether Ripley and SKY can stabilize their championship reign.
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Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez have their eyes on Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY's WWE Women's Tag Team Championships after a No. 1 Contender Match victory on "WWE RAW."
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