IYO SKY

""Vey good in the ring. Charismatic despite not being very good at English. Nearly the total package! Only lacking in the size and strength department.""

[10.0] "All praise to the Joshi Judas! I think my rating speaks for itself. She is truly the best women's wrestler in the world today. What an amazing 2025 she had & I am looking forward to this year and beyond from the lady with the REAL prettiest moonsault (Move over, Tiffany! ), Iyo Sky!"

[10.0] "Excellent in-ring. Of course, she doesn't speak English, so the mic is a challenge for her, but like other wrestlers with a similar style, that's excusable. She also connects very well with the crowd."

[10.0] "It may be the "safe pick" but she's my favorite women's wrestler of all time, and my pick for the greatest. She's a fantastic athlete and can put on a great match against any style. I agree with many other posts calling her lovable, and it's one of the best words to describe her. From her entrance to the final bell, Iyo has the crowd electric and on her side for good reason. She has some of the prettiest aerial moves ever performed and is a fantastic seller. Her body of work shines above many of her peers in all of wrestling and she continues to put on instant classics with many of the top women in the world."

[10.0] "Very athletic, lovable, and connects with the crowd. Also, a great seller. She is one of the best wrestlers in the world."

[10.0] "One of the greatest professional wrestlers ever. Io was one of the best athletes I've ever seen in women's professional wrestling. Unreal speed and lateral ability, could jump out the building. But she is so much more than that. Her storytelling in the ring is next level, she doesn't need words to get her point across. Her offense is unbelievably smooth. On a more personal note, Io was one of the main catalyst in me getting into wrestling outside of WWE, seeing her wrestle made me want to check out more from other companies. She evolved my wrestling fandom and without her I might not have even been a fan at this point."

[10.0] "The perfect women's wrestler. It is not easy to get over in WWE like she has when she cannot fluently speak English, yet she is arguably WWE's most loveable babyface. In ring she's the best women's wrestler in the world, and if WWE allowed her to have 20-25 minute matches consistently like they do Cody Rhodes she might be the best in the world. Her move-set is excellent, and her execution is nearly flawless. She's been in some of the greatest womens matches in WWE, and her work in Japan is even better. WWE's ultimate babyface, it's so tough to hate on anything she does. Great in ring, awesome character work, on the mic in a promotion where Japanese is the primitive language she's great on the mic. 9.5/10 wrestler"

[9.0] "Great in ring worker and her charisma/character are really good, unfortunaly after almost 10 years in WWE she still cant hold a promo in english, which makes it difficult for storylines."

[9.0] "The only thing I am not a big fan of IYO is just promos but english isn't her first language so its excusable. However her in-ring skills, move set and her matches are amazing and honestly she is the only reason why I tend to watch WWE from time to time."

"Amazing. I'm entertained whenever she's in the ring and know with full confidence that whenever I see her on my TV, she's gonna put on a good match."

[9.0] "She is really talented wrestler i love her move set and ring skills and she won many titles and put so many good matches in her whole career only problem i see in Iyo is gimmicks and mic skills i mean she is terrible at mic and gimmicks too but its not a big deal i guess and i think she is one of the most talented star in wwe"

[10.0] "Just unreal. Super entertaining, lots of charisma and then outstanding in the ring as well. She's incredibly over with the entire crowd, which isn't something that I would've thought was possible for a wrestler who doesn't cut great promos in the past, but the entirety of her as a performer has made that possible."

[6.0] "I don't know what happens to Japanese wrestling whenever they sign with this promotion none of them look the same as they were .IYO SKY "Shirai" was absolutely phenomenal when she was in Stardom. I never thought she's as good as Iwatani or Hojo but she's not far off. As soon as she went to the WWE she' just forgot how to wrestle. I know they're trying to push her but boy if she wasn't good in NXT where she can be more free why would she ever be good on the main roster"

[7.0] "A little overrated. She is fun to watch, and easy to root for as she is just likable, but 9.56 feels a bit much. I don't think she is capable enough as a draw to warrant such a score and how well you draw ought to be accounted for."

[10.0] "I really try to be light with my 10's, but the fact that she's gathered so much momentum with so little time in my cognitive awareness really is a spectacle to behold indeed. Knows how to play a weaselly heel or a likable face with equal levels of comfort & she brings such enthusiasm to every match that is so lacking in so many workers these days, it's just utterly wild. She's shown that she can work both the mundane week-in-week-out stuff and the spectacle, wild PPV stuff with equal competence and ability. Her English promos are a bit clunky because she's not a native speaker, but I've got to say that that aspect of it doesn't really subtract from the promos so much as just make her all the more likable. I'm really struggling to think of a single negative thing about her and I literally just can not come up with one, hence the 10. Just amazing stuff."

[9.0] "I love Iyo Sky, he's just lovable, funny, and an amazing wrestler, 3 great things combined into one. I feel like she's one of those wrestlers who can work incredibly has both a babyface and heel"

[10.0] "IYO SKY is one of the very best in professional wrestling right now, man or woman. Basically, the female Kenta Kobashi, morphed with a female and Japanese Rey Mysterio. She is so adaptable to any style in the ring. She can work in the ring and is also very lovely physically."

[10.0] "IYO SKY is as close to flawless as it gets in modern pro wrestling. Her in-ring work is elite across every style--high-flying, technical, strike-based--and she makes difficult things look effortless without ever feeling choreographed. What really separates her is how natural everything feels: timing, pacing, selling, and big-match presence are all top-tier. She doesn't need long promos to connect; her body language, expressions, and intensity do the talking. Whether as a babyface or heel, she elevates everyone she's in the ring with and consistently delivers matches that people remember. Legit all-time great, not just for women's wrestling, but wrestling period."

[10.0] "Iyo Sky is the Best Wrestler in the world She is an amazing Babyface and she's one of those Generational talents that rarely come across from. She is the Best women wrestler of her generation and one of the greatest wrestlers of all time."

[10.0] "Iyo Sky is IMO the Greatest women wrestler of time for me she just have it all The look, Charisma, In-Ring ability, and can connect with an Audience without saying a word. She can do Babyface or Heel she more of a Babyface than Heel, but she a very good heel as while she do it all My Goat."

[6.0] "Awesome in-ring talent (even though a tiny bit overrated in my opinion) that just misses at making me care. I watch a match, great wrestling and all, but i simply dont care. I dont care if she wins, i dont care if she loses. There is no story or any layer to her character. She's just a smiling asian girl with way overhyped emote. I never watched her in Stardom or anything but i'd love to get heel NXT Io "I dont give a fck" Shirai back. Rating could easily go up to a 9 if she's finally interesting again but not right now"

[8.0] "I really like Yio. She's stolen my heart recently. She's incredibly sweet with Rhea. They make a great team. They're great friends, and Yio has incredible fighting skills. She can jump from the highest points without fear. I admire her for that."

[10.0] "IYO is one of the greatest wrestlers in the world today man or woman. She's the total package in the ring & never misses. Her & Mercedes are two of my favorites"

[10.0] "Probably the greatest wrestler in the world right now, not just the greatest women's wrestler. Everything she does is so talented and good."

[10.0] "imo This is the greatest women wrestler ever she just has it all great bayface, very good heel, she can wrestle any style WWE style, Japanese style, High flying, Technical wrestling, etc it doesnt matter she can do it my Goat."

[10.0] "Greatest In ring wrestler in WWE today., she's just magnificent between her and Rhea they keep me glued to what's going on in the wwe today."

"Man Iyo is the best, a genuine babyface that everyone loves. It's always difficult for Japanese wrestlers with the obvious language barrier, but Iyo's energy and smile say more than any words could."

[10.0] "Iyo Sky debuted in 2007 in an event produced by Tomohiko Hashimoto. For a while, she was active in the Japanese indie scene with her sister Mio Shirai. Shortly after joining Stardom, she was falsely accused of drug use and arrested, but used her frustration as motivation to sweep the belts at Stardom. After joining WWE in 2018, she continued to perform in NXT, but in 2022 she changed her name from Io Shirai to Iyo Sky and performed as a heel. However, since around 2024, her skill in matches has been drawing increasing cheers. She is now a top-level attraction at the venue!"

[10.0] "Iyo Sky / Shirai is the best wrestler alive right now, regardless of gender. I can't recall her having a single bad match, everything she does flows perfectly and she has the capability to switch things into another gear. When she was in STARDOM, I watched a few matches here and there because she had a lot of hype around her. Her LUCHA Underground match was pretty good too! I was a little hesitant when she joined WWE, simply because I knew her potential and ability in-ring but how well that would transition to WWE was up in the air. However, since joining Iyo Sky has just killed it. From NXT to the main roster, every single match involving her has been brilliant. There's nobody alive right now who is on the same level as her, and I'm really looking forward to what the next couple of years have in store for her."

"I can't rate yet but when I can she gets a solid 10 from me. Iyo, and I'm not exaggerating when I say this, is quite literally the greatest in ring women's wrestler OF ALL TIME and it's not even close. Like as in there's a HUGE gap between her and the second best in ring women's wrestler of all time. There is literally NOBODY that's even close to her level when it comes to her in ring abilities. Like there are women that can keep up with her like Stephanie, Asuka, and Roxanne to name a few, but even those three are nowhere near where she is, which isn't a diss on them because those three are great, it's just a testament to how great Iyo really is."

[10.0] "[10] A generational talent if you ask me. Her moveset, bumping, selling, technique, and timing is just off the charts. She would stand out in any promotion"

[10.0] "The greatest wrestler of all time. Ask her to be a technician and you have one of the best technicians in the world. Ask her to be a base for a smaller wrestler (somehow has happened) and she's a fantastic base. Ask her to strike with the Meiko Satomura and she doesn't fall bad. The greatest high flyer of all time on top of all that. Bad at nothing and great at just about everything. The perfect wrestler to build a company around."

[10.0] "Generational wrestler who is not only a natural top baby face but also an amazing heel when needed. Wrestling skills second to none in WWE right now and has elite chemistry with everyone."

[8.0] "She is definitely not bad. She's a good wrestler with nice style, nice entrance and decent in-ring moves."

[10.0] "She might be my top 5 favorite wrestlers right now. She constantly puts on match of the night, and never has a bad match. 10/10"

[10.0] "I don't want to play futurologist, since this review is about her now, not her legacy. But when all is said and done, IYO SKY may very well be remembered as the greatest to ever do it. And if there's any hesitation in calling her the best, it's only because Manami Toyota exists. IYO is extraordinary. There isn't a single skill on the checklist of what makes a complete professional wrestler that she hasn't mastered. She has that rare, intangible specialness that separates once in a generation talents from the rest. Her in-ring work is unmatched today. She sells brilliantly, bumps with conviction, and has a incredible moveset. She possesses that unique ability to control a crowd, even across a language barrier. Against opponents who can keep up, she soars, but she's just as impressive when carrying someone less talented or experienced. She can adapt to any style: crisp technical wrestling, brutal striking, creative submissions, or breathtaking high-flying. On top of that, she's charismatic, athletic, and a relentless workhorse. IYO SKY is the kind of talent you only see once in a lifetime. She already has a Hall of Fame worthy career in Stardom, and if WWE doesn't fumble her, she's destined for their Hall of Fame as well. Given her age and versatility, if she wanted, she could realistically build a hall of fame career even to a third company after, just to underline how special she truly is. She is, without exaggeration, the blueprint of a perfect joshi wrestler."

[10.0] "So here's the thing, it's become "a thing" to call her the best women's wrestler in the world right now and... I agree. She is. The end. I am so thrilled to see her succeeding and getting over with the mainstream fans. She is cute, her point to her face thing got over with fans, and she's not as bad on the mic as racists claim. She's doing just fine. She's also quite funny and silly when given the chance. I hope she stays a babyface a long time and her upcoming Asuka feud elevates her even further. Even when she does slip or "botch" as dumb fans call everything that doesn't look perfectly choreographed, she recovers well and improvises well. That's true talent. She's also made of rubber. I hope I don't jinx anything, but she's been such a workhorse for her entire multi-year WWE run, some of the most matches each year in the company, without any major injuries. Incredible."

[10.0] "Currently working on her second hall of fame worthy run A real legend alice and has a case to be the greatest woman to ever stea foot into the wwe ( she actually is just that) Ecen with bad creative she had 2 of the best women's matches ever in the same reign"

"10/10 the greatest women's performer we have ever seen. She's working on her 2nd hall of fame run in her second company. She's never misses."

[10.0] "Easily the best wrestler in wwe and of the best in the world, she's a special talent, best wrestler I've ever seen, she needs to wrestle every week because her matches r the best thing on tv"

[10.0] "Easily the best worker in the fed right now, bell to bell there's no one better than her in terms of in ring and crowd control, she has it all, sadly they fumbled her championship reign for the second time now, although the matches were great I'd like to see her defending it more against different opponent, considering how stacked the women's division is right now but they somehow ruined it, the next time she's champion again they better give her a proper run with the title."

[10.0] "IYO is just unteachably great. She is so god damn likeable and her genuine passion and love for the industry and the fans are clear to see. In the ring, she's probably one of the greatest wrestlers ever, male or female. Her matches in WWE, NXT & Stardom have all been classics, and babyface or heel, she knows what to do to get the job done."

[10.0] "Easily the best wrestler in WWE Today. IO can do no wrong in the ring & she is firing on all cylinders. Can't wait until she main events wrestlemania"

[10.0] "She is the best female wrestler in the world. Her and Takehsita are top 2 overall. I love her matches and the style she wrestles in and the energy she brings."

[10.0] "Being both physically and mentally strong, IYO is now more than the genius of sky... Her moves just simply have no limitmations, powerful and agile, both in the sky and on the ground. Watching her graceful performance gives all pure enjoyment with admiration."

"Iyo Sky is absolutely phenomenal in the ring--her athleticism, creativity, and precision are on another level. Every match she's in feels like a highlight reel waiting to happen. Whether the master of the sky's is hitting a flawless moonsault or innovating on the fly, she brings an energy and intensity that's unmatched. She's not just one of the best in WWE--she's one of the best in the world, period. Watching Iyo perform is a masterclass in modern professional wrestling. (As written by ChatGPT) I needed to comment with 100 characters to rate. (I edited it a little bit)"

[9.0] "Vey good in the ring. Charismatic despite not being very good at English. Nearly the total package! Only lacking in the size and strength department."

"An apex not just in the WWE but in wrestling as a whole. Even people I know who don't care for wrestling have admitted the masterclasses that occur in her matches. The talent she exhibits on a nightly basis shows just how high the art form of wrestling can reach."

[10.0] "I think Manami Toyota is the greatest female wrestler of all time and Iyo Sky is the best female wrestler of today. The thing I like about her is that it's not just that she has a crazy move set. She knows when to time them. Giulia stated that during a tag match in May Iyo wasn't focusing much on Giulia instead her main focus was the crowd. Iyo knows how to work a crowd. When and where to use which type of moves to get the crowd on their feet. She has a great ability to tell a story in the ring. Her match with rhea at evolution had no build up yet it ended up being an absolute classic because these two women told an incredible story in the ring."

[10.0] "Imo definitely the best female wrestler in the world. She always shows something new and you can never get bored with her. Sometimes I wonder how she still functions after so many brutal and risky moves in the ring."