Iyo Sky is a Japanese professional wrestler hailing from Kanagawa. She was born on May 8, 1990, in Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan. Sky made her debut at the age of 16 and wrestled in the independent circuits of Japan and Mexico. In 2011, she was signed to World Wonder Ring Stardom where she wrestled for seven years before joining WWE in 2017. There, she wrestled under the name Io Shirai at first.
She became one of the most successful female wrestlers in NXT before joining the main roster in 2022 under the name Iyo Sky. Known for her incredible athletics, she has had a very decorated career in WWE. Sky has won the Women's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, the Money in the Bank briefcase, the NXT Women's Tag Team Championship, the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship, the NXT Women’s Championship, and the WWE Women’s Championship as of November 2024.
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Iyo Sky Finisher
According to the SmackDown Hotel, Iyo Sky mainly uses the Over-the-Moonsault as her finishing move. She has been using this high-energy move ever since making her professional wrestling debut in 2007. Besides this, she has also used a number of other moves in WWE and beyond to finish off her competitors.
Move used | From | To |
Over-the-Moonsault | March 4, 2007 | Present |
Magica de Io / Magica de Iotica | March 4, 2012 | Present |
Moonsault Double Foot Stomp | January 14, 2013 | Present |
Spanish Fly | January 26, 2014 | Present |
Arcoiris de Io / Suplex de Io | January 26, 2014 | Present |
Violet Flash - with Mio Shirai | March 4, 2007 | September 18, 2011 |
Rider Kick | March 4, 2007 | August 13, 2011 |
Io de Janeiro | January 4, 2009 | December 31, 2010 |
Thunder Splash | March 4, 2007 | December 31, 2007 |
Over-The-Moonsault
Iyo Sky’s Moonsault is her most iconic move which she executes from the top turnbuckle. She leaps backward, performing a backflip mid-air, and lands chest-first on her opponent. It is an incredible display of her aerial prowess as per the SmackDown Hotel.
Tiger Feint Kick
According to Pro Wrestling Fandom, Tiger Feint Kick is one of the staple moves of Sky’s arsenal. The move is inspired by Lucha wrestling and most importantly Rey Mysterio. When her opponent is draped over the middle rope, she gains momentum by running across the ring and swinging her legs through the ropes to deliver a swift kick to her opponent’s face. This move is Sky’s version of the 619.
Springboard Dropkick
Here, Sky uses the ropes for leverage, springs off the middle rope, and delivers a dropkick to her opponent, targeting the head or chest. While this move is hardly used to finish the matches, it is enough to leave the opponent reeling and sets up the tone for her final attack.
Magica de Io
Magica de lo or Magica de lotica is a submission move that Sky sometimes uses as per the SmackDown Hotel. She starts by wrenching her opponent’s arm, setting them off balance, and then quickly transitions into an inside cradle. The move finishes with a bridging prawn hold, making it difficult for her opponent to escape.
Moonsault Double Foot Stomp
Instead of landing chest-first on her opponent, Iyo flips in the air and drives both of her feet down onto her opponent's torso. The move looks a bit like Finn Balor’s Coup De Grace. It is a devastating attack, as it combines the force of the Moonsault with a direct, stomping impact.
Iyo Sky Theme Song
Iyo Sky uses the "Tokyo Shock" by Def Rebel as her theme song as per the SmackDown Hotel. Besides that, she also uses "Still the Baddest" by Def Rebel feat. Yuka Niiyama as per the SmackDown Hotel. This is the theme song she uses as a member of Damage CTRL.
Theme Song | Composer | Period |
Tokyo Shock | Def Rebel | June 26, 2019 - Present |
Still the Baddest | Def Rebel feat. Yuka Niiyama | April 12, 2024 - Present (Damage CTRL) |
I Took the Power | Def Rebel | March 1, 2024 - April 11, 2024 (Damage CTRL) |
We Got the Rage | Def Rebel | September 12, 2022 - February 29, 2024 (Damage CTRL) |
Deliverance | CFO$ | August 1, 2022 - September 11, 2022 (Damage CTRL) |
Genius of the Sky | CFO$ | August 8, 2018 - June 25, 2019 |
One and Only | Io Shirai, Mayu Iwatani & Kazuhiro Kojima | December 23, 2011 - June 17, 2018 |
Drama | World Wonder Ring Stardom | August 14, 2011 - May 29, 2018 |
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FAQs on Iyo Sky
A. No, Asuka and Iyo Sky are not related to each other.
A. There are no reports of Iyo Sky dating anyone.
A. No, Iyo Sky does not have any kids.
A. Mio Shirai is the sister of Iyo Sky.