WWE announced that Rhea Ripley will be replacing her tag team partner, IYO SKY, in what was to be a scheduled non-title match against Women's United States Champion Giulia. No reason was given for the change.
BREAKING NEWS: @RheaRipley_WWE will replace @Iyo_SkyWWE and face @giulia0221g on #SmackDown tonight, 8/7c on @SYFY!
— WWE (@WWE) February 20, 2026
