Nia Jax and Lash Legend Dethrone Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky to Become WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions
In a significant upset on the February 27, 2026, episode of WWE SmackDown, Nia Jax and Lash Legend defeated Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky to capture the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships.1 This victory marks a first-time gold achievement in WWE for Lash Legend, alongside Jax.
A Heated Road to the Championship
The rivalry between The Irresistible Forces (Jax and Legend) and RHIYO (Ripley and Sky) had been building for weeks, intensifying after a no-contest match on February 13th that descended into a brawl.1
Match Highlights
The match saw a back-and-forth battle with both teams showcasing their strengths. Iyo Sky and Lash Legend initiated the contest, with Sky quickly tagging in Rhea Ripley. RHIYO initially dominated, but Jax and Legend fought back, slamming their opponents into the barricade.1
Key moments included Ripley almost securing a pinfall with a hurricanrana and missile dropkick, Jax hitting a Samoan Drop on Ripley, and Sky executing a suicide dive to Jax. The match continued with intense exchanges, including Ripley hitting a powerbomb on Jax and Sky delivering a meteora and Over the Moonsault to Legend.1
The Finish
Lash Legend secured the victory for The Irresistible Forces by hitting the Lash Extension on Ripley even as Jax distracted her.1
Backstage Confrontation
Prior to the match, Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky were involved in a tense backstage confrontation with Nia Jax, Lash Legend, Giulia, and Kiana James.13
This win for Nia Jax and Lash Legend signals a new chapter in the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship landscape.