Iyo Sky takes flight: How the ‘Genius of the Sky’ turned risk into art and fear into fun

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Iyo Sky takes flight: How the ‘Genius of the Sky’ turned risk into art and fear into fun

After earning her stripes in the Japanese indie wrestling circuit, Iyo Sky made the decision to move to the United States in pursuit of new challenges — a risk that paid off for her career. | WWE

By Adam Davidson
Contributing writer

Oct 10, 2025

Japanese wrestler Iyo Sky doesn’t just leap from the top rope — she soars, turning every death-defying stunt into proof of why fans call her the “Genius of the Sky.”

Next week, the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) star returns home from the United States for “Supershow Japan” on Oct. 15 and 16 at Tokyo’s Ryogoku Kokugikan. She’ll join some of wrestling’s biggest names, including Asuka, Kairi, Rhea Ripley and Jey Uso.

“I usually only get to meet fans through the screen, so I’m really looking forward to seeing the faces of everyone in the Japanese universe and competing in matches,” says the 35-year-old wrestler, who is also known as the “Genius of the Sky.” “Let’s sing, scream and have fun until our voices are hoarse.”