A new report reveals that WWE officials are looking at a possible babyface turn for IYO SKY and a potential push. More on this, below.
WWE Officials Talking Push For IKO SKY
According to Sports Illustrated Justin Barrasso, company officials are thinking about turning SKY babyface. The idea would be to launch a feud between her and fellow Damage CTR faction member, Bayley.
The report also notes that the current RAW Women’s Champion, Asuka, is expected to use her veteran status to help highlight a younger star as the next champ. Asuka is 41 years old, and while SKY is 33, Asuka has only been wrestling three years longer than IYO.
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Barrasso reveals that all arrows point to SKY being the talent to eventually dethrone Asuka. Only time will tell.
IKO SKY Has Impressed WWE Officials
Word is that IYO has “impressed” CCO HHH for a number of years now. The reaction she drew at Backlash from the crowd in Puerto Rico only added fuel to the fire for those in the company pushing for SKY to turn face and have a singles’ run as champion on Monday Night RAW.
She is currently scheduled to participate in the Women’s Money in the Bank (MITB) Ladder Match at the pay-per-view (PPV) of the same name, taking place on Saturday, July 1st. As per the Better Wrestling Experience, IKO is the top contender to win the big match.
This year’s MITB Women’s bout also features Zelina Vega, Zoey Stark, Beck Lynch, Bayley, SKY, and another talent, yet to be determined. Could Bayley turn on IKO during the match to launch a face turn for IYO?
In her short time with the company, SKY has hit some major milestones. She’s been a Women’s Tag Team Champion on the main roster (twice), plus, NXT Women’s Champion, and NXT Women’s Tag Team Champion.
