Iyo Sky, born Masami Odate on May 8, 1990, in Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan, is a prominent Japanese professional wrestler currently competing in WWE. She has become one of the top stars in the women’s division, holding the prestigious title of WWE Women’s Champion in her first reign. Known for her technical prowess and high-flying style, Iyo has made a name for herself in the wrestling world, particularly with her recent feud against Bayley, which may come to a head at WrestleMania 40.
Sky’s wrestling journey began in 2007 when she made her debut alongside her sister Mio Shirai. The two formed a successful tag team, Io and Mio Shirai, and gained recognition in several Japanese independent promotions, including Pro Wrestling Wave, JWP Joshi Puroresu, and Sendai Girls’ Pro Wrestling. After years of success as a tag team, Iyo decided to focus on her solo career in 2011, which led to her gaining major recognition in both Japan and Mexico. Her hard work paid off when she won the Stardom Championship six times, solidifying her as one of the top female wrestlers in the industry.
In 2017, Iyo Sky signed with WWE, marking a new chapter in her career. She debuted in 2018 during the Mae Young Classic, but it was in 2020 that her WWE career truly took off. She defeated Charlotte Flair and Rhea Ripley to claim the NXT Women’s Championship, holding the title for over 300 days. In 2022, Iyo transitioned to WWE’s main roster, where she formed the faction Damage Control alongside Bayley and Dakota Kai. This group quickly made waves in the women’s division, with Sky and her teammates capturing the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship. Her success continued in 2023, when she won the Women’s Money in the Bank briefcase and eventually claimed the WWE Women’s Championship.
As of 2024, Iyo Sky’s estimated net worth is around $30 million, thanks to her $500,000 WWE salary, along with additional income from her social media presence, which boasts over 800K followers on Instagram. Although she has not pursued major brand endorsements, she earns royalties from WWE merchandise and promotional activities. Sky’s lifestyle remains relatively private, but it is known that she is engaged to Takaaki Watanabe, a fellow professional wrestler known as Evil, who currently works for New Japan Pro-Wrestling. The couple keeps their relationship low-key and has not had children.
Throughout her career, Iyo Sky has participated in 952 matches, with a winning record of 509 wins and 375 losses, giving her a winning percentage of 53.5%. Some of her major achievements include 1 WWE Women’s Championship, 2 WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships, 1 NXT Women’s Tag Team Championship, and winning the Women’s Money in the Bank in 2023. Her career continues to flourish as she remains a dominant force in WWE, with her remarkable accomplishments and upcoming storylines keeping fans excited.
