IYO SKY reportedly set for a massive push in WWE, may turn her back on a 34-year-old superstar

The time is almost there for the booming Japanese superstar - IYO SKY. She's destined for bigger things on the main-roster and that should kick-off soon.

IYO SKY reportedly set for a massive push in WWE, may turn her back on a 34-year-old superstar

Iyo Sky is confident about her Money in the Bank cash-in (via- SeScoops)

WWE needs to find the new drivers for their women’s division. So being said, they’re potentially planning a breakout moment for one. That name is no one but IYO SKY. Ever since arriving on the scenes alongside Bayley & Dakota Kai at SummerSlam last year, she’s catching her shadow. Despite having a few individual moments, the Japanese wrestler mostly stayed under the radar. But that’s going to end soon.

According to a report from Sports Illustrated, Triple H & Co. are discussing major ideas for the ‘Ace of Stardom’. One includes SKY turning her back on her Damage CTRL’s leader – Bayley. In the process, the former will eventually turn face, kicking-off her singles run on the main-roster. Also, there are chatters of preparing The Genius of the Sky for a mega-program with Asuka in the near future.

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Things are described backstage as The Empress of Tomorrow using her experience to elevate IYO SKY’s stock in front of a global audience. With that much in the tank, it appears like the former Io Shirai might be the one to dethrone Asuka, whenever that happens. Worth noting, SKY received a massive babyface response from the Puerto Rican crowd at Backlash this year against Bianca Belair.

Following their 18-minute Takeover-esque classic, both women received a standing ovation backstage. That was hands down the best match IYO has had in her main-roster stint so far. Despite coming on the verge to capture the Women’s Title, SKY lost the bout following an uncalled involvement from Bayley. In its aftermath, SKY did start acting like she’s not completely believing the Role Model.

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IYO SKY has a career-altering opportunity at Money in the Bank

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IYO SKY will compete in her first Money in the Bank ladder match this year (via- WWE)

Last week on SmackDown, IYO SKY defeated Shotzi to qualify for this year’s Money in the Bank ladder match, and so did Bayley, putting down Michin. As of now, the two-thirds of Damage CTRL are heading to London. One would imagine that had it been not for an unfortunate injury, Dakota Kai might’ve made the field too. Anyways, the focus once again lands on SKY.

Boozer 666, the private WWE Insider on Twitter, have indicated that the 33-year-old Japanese Superstar is one of the top candidates to pull down that briefcase. The other obvious choice would be Zoey Stark, on whom the higher-ups are visibly high. Nevertheless, she can tango with Becky Lynch during the match, both preventing each other from reaching to that contract. That leaves the path clear for The Genius of the Sky to make history at the O2 in London.

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