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IYO SKY Defeats Asuka at Backlash, Capping Their Feud

The moment positions Sky for a renewed push.

Overview

  • Sky beat Asuka at Backlash in Tampa on Saturday with the Over the Moonsault for a clean win.
  • After the bell, the rivals hugged in the ring in an emotional show of respect.
  • Fans chanted “We want Kairi” during the match after WWE released Kairi Sane in late April, removing her from the story.
  • Sky called the bout “the final chapter” on social media, signaling the feud’s end.
  • Wrestling Observer’s Dave Meltzer reported Asuka is viewed as “semi-retired,” and WWE peers including Big E, Bayley, Natalya and Charlotte Flair posted tributes, though her status remains unconfirmed.