WWE legend Natalya heaps massive praise on current Champion; makes bold claim about her

Former Women's Champion Natalya named current champion as her favorite star to share the ring with in WWE.

WWE legend Natalya heaps massive praise on current Champion; makes bold claim about her

Natalya (via WWE)

Natalya is one of the most experienced superstars on the WWE roster. As a former Women’s Champion, she has faced nearly every top competitor in the division. Recently, she showed her respect to current Women’s World Champion Iyo Sky, praising her ahead of her title defense against Rhea Ripley on Raw in London.

Taking to X, ‘The Queen of Harts’ reflected on her match against Iyo Sky from the May 6, 2024, episode of Monday Night Raw. She described it as a fun match and one of her all-time favorites. The former Women’s Champion praised Sky, calling her the best at what she does and crediting ‘The Genius of the Sky’ for bringing out the best in everyone.

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This match was fun as f*** @Iyo_SkyWWE is so fun to wrestle. She brings out the very best in everyone. She’s my favorite.

Natalya via X

The Japanese superstar has showcased her electrifying wrestling style in 2024, delivering several standout matches. Earlier this month, she dethroned Rhea Ripley to become the new Women’s World Champion on Raw. Since then, she has been reveling in her triumph, set to walk into WrestleMania as the reigning champion in Las Vegas.

However, next week, Sky will defend her title against The Eradicator, with Bianca Belair serving as the special guest referee. For weeks, The Genius of the Sky has been overlooked by both Ripley and Belair. While she has stood her ground by slapping both stars to assert her dominance, the two powerhouses continue to overpower her on the road to WrestleMania.

Iyo Sky sent a message to Rhea Ripley ahead of their match on Raw

Iyo Sky is more determined than ever as she prepares for her match against Rhea Ripley. She has vowed to walk into WrestleMania as the Women’s World Champion, but ‘The Eradicator’ stands as a major obstacle. Ahead of their showdown, ‘The Genius of the Sky’ broke her silence with a bold and defiant message.

Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky
Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky [via- WWE]

Taking to X, Sky admitted she thought she had a clear path to WrestleMania, but Ripley keeps standing in her way. Despite the obstacles, the 34-year-old vowed to keep pushing forward and carry her title to Las Vegas. Throughout her career, the Japanese superstar has faced countless challenges—and more often than not, she has emerged unscathed.

Moreover, Sky, Ripley, and Belair are all determined to cement their legacies at The Showcase of the Immortals. With WrestleMania less than three weeks away, the coming weeks will be crucial in shaping their paths. The Women’s World Championship has already changed hands twice in recent months, making Ripley’s potential victory a very real possibility.

Iyo Sky to walk out of WrestleMania as the Women’s World Champion?

Iyo Sky faces a daunting challenge on Monday Night Raw. Even if she secures a victory, the road to WrestleMania remains uncertain and grueling. With the stakes higher than ever, fans are left wondering—can ‘The Genius of the Sky’ defy the odds and walk out of WrestleMania as the Women’s World Champion?

Iyo Sky
Iyo Sky (via WWE)

Belair and Ripley have built dominant legacies at WrestleMania. The EST remains undefeated in singles matches at The Show of Shows, while Ripley has won back-to-back bouts over the past two years. Meanwhile, Sky faced a tough setback last year, suffering a loss to Bayley. As WrestleMania approaches, the Japanese star finds herself fighting to rewrite her story on the grandest stage.

The EST has a strong chance of leaving WrestleMania as the Women’s World Champion. Riding a wave of momentum, she seems poised for a major push, with WWE potentially setting up a future feud against Jade Cargill. Meanwhile, Iyo Sky’s path to retaining the title appears increasingly uncertain. As a result, the odds of The Genius of the Sky holding the championship after WrestleMania seem slim.

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