IYO SKY was at a loss for words after capturing the WWE Women’s World Championship during the main event of the March 3, edition of WWE Raw. SKY captured the gold by dethroning Rhea Ripley in a result many are calling a major upset, given Ripley’s on-screen domiance.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley caught up with the new champion, who was asked for her immediate reaction to her victory.
“I have no words anymore. It’s so surprising but I made it and the crowd gave a great reaction to me! Oh my gosh, and also I’m going to WrestleMania now.”
When asked how she plans to navigate the road to WrestleMania as champion, SKY vowed to continue to do her best and will always believe in herself. As champion, SKY’s future will see her face Bianca Belair, the winner of the 2025 Women’s Elimination Chamber matchm in Las Vegas.
“She’s so strong, she’s muscular. Literally the EST. But I am the champ and I am going to defend the title. This is my title!”
WrestleMania will mark SKY’s second year in a row entering WrestleMania as champion but the show will be extra special this time around. This April, SKY’s family, including her parents, will make the trip from Japan to Las Vegas to see SKY walk into WrestleMania as champion.
SKY’s epic victory comes at the expense of Rhea Ripley, who was distraught after losing the gold mere weeks ahead of WrestleMania. Nevertheless, it is now the Genius of the Sky who will walk into Allegiant Stadium with the WWE Women’s World Title around her waist.
