WWE Backlash 2026 Results As Iyo Sky Defeats Asuka Amid ‘We Want Kairi’ Chants
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- Sports Money WWE Backlash 2026 Results As Iyo Sky Defeats Asuka Amid ‘We Want Kairi’ Chants By Blake Oestriecher,
- Originally set for WWE’s flagship PLE, Asuka vs.
- The lengthy feud between Asuka and Sky hit yet another snag when Sane, a key figure in the storyline, was suddenly and shockingly released by WWE after WrestleMania 42.
Sports Money WWE Backlash 2026 Results As Iyo Sky Defeats Asuka Amid ‘We Want Kairi’ Chants By Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Blake Oestriecher is a columnist covering WWE, AEW and pro wrestling.Follow Author May 09, 2026, 07:58pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Iyo Sky continues to rank among the most popular stars in WWE. (Credit: Craig Ambrosio/WWE via Getty Images)WWE via Getty ImagesWWE Backlash 2026 might not be WrestleMania 42, but for Asuka and Iyo Sky, it was indeed their WrestleMania.
Originally set for WWE’s flagship PLE, Asuka vs. Sky was ultimately moved to Backlash instead. That, of course, didn’t set well with WWE’s passionate fan base, especially given that WWE found enough time to put on a ridiculous amount of commercials but somehow not enough to spotlight one of its longest-running rivalry featuring two of the top stars in the women’s division.