Iyo Sky, born Masami Odate on May 8, 1990, in Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan, is a Japanese professional wrestler currently signed to WWE. She has built a reputation as one of the top stars in the women’s division, becoming the WWE Women’s Champion in her first reign. Known for her fierce in-ring skills, Iyo Sky has made waves in WWE, with her notable feud with Bayley, which could culminate at WrestleMania 40.
Early Life and Career
Iyo Sky began her wrestling career in 2007, making her debut alongside her sister Mio Shirai. They formed a successful tag team under the ring names Io and Mio Shirai, gaining recognition in independent promotions like Pro Wrestling Wave, JWP Joshi Puroresu, and Sendai Girls’ Pro Wrestling. After several years as a tag team, Iyo Sky embarked on a solo career in 2011, competing in Japan and Mexico, where she gained significant success. She went on to win the Stardom Championship six times, marking a key milestone in her career.
WWE Career and Achievements
Iyo Sky signed with WWE in 2017 and made her in-ring debut in 2018 during the Mae Young Classic, though she lost in the finals to Toni Storm. Her breakthrough came in 2020 when she defeated Charlotte Flair and Rhea Ripley to win the NXT Women’s Championship, a title she held for over 300 days. In 2022, Sky transitioned to WWE’s main roster, where she formed the faction Damage Control with Bayley and Dakota Kai, and they dominated the women’s division. Sky has since captured both the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship and Women’s Money in the Bank briefcase in 2023, eventually going on to win the WWE Women’s Championship.
Net Worth and Earnings
As of 2024, Iyo Sky is estimated to have a net worth of $30 million. She earns a substantial income from her $500,000 WWE salary, along with additional earnings from her social media presence, especially her 800K Instagram followers. Despite her massive following, she has shown little interest in endorsements, though she earns royalties from WWE merchandise.
Personal Life
Iyo Sky is engaged to Takaaki Watanabe, also known as Evil, a professional wrestler from New Japan Pro-Wrestling. They prefer to keep their relationship private and currently do not have children.
Career Stats and Records
With a total of 952 matches under her belt, Iyo Sky has won 509 and lost 375, with a winning percentage of 53.5%. Her accolades include:
- 1x WWE Women’s Championship
- 2x WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship
- 1x NXT Women’s Tag Team Championship
- Women’s Money in the Bank (2023)
- Women’s Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic (2022)
- 6x Artist of Stardom Championship
Her legacy continues to grow, and her upcoming matches and potential rivalry resolutions at WrestleMania 40 will surely keep fans on edge.
