In a move that would make even a bald eagle shed a tear of pride, IYO SKY emerged as the undisputed number one contender for Liv Morgan’s Women’s World Championship. SKY soared to victory in a star-studded battle royal during WWE Raw in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, outlasting top-tier talent including Bianca Belair, Jade Cargill, Zelina Vega, Shayna Baszler, and yes, even the baddest and boldest of them all, Maxxine.
And it wasn’t just another night of Smackdown Lite™ drama either. General Manager Adam Pearce made the match official after Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, and “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio—who apparently now wrestles and sells used cars in his downtime—got into a heated exchange with the Women’s Tag Team Champions. Naturally, because this is WWE, the standoff turned explosive when Belair delivered an open-palm “hello” straight to Morgan’s face. Pearce, like any good ref at a family reunion brawl, figured this was the perfect moment to announce SKY’s big opportunity.
The Final Four Throwdown: A Fiasco Fit for Prime Time
The final four came down to the who’s-who of women’s wrestling: SKY, Cargill, Belair, and Valkyria. The moment was tense, and Cargill and Belair did the let’s stare each other down like we’re in a Western bit, all but daring the universe to ask “who blinks first.” But in true WWE style, just when they looked ready to clash, SKY and Valkyria swooped in to remind them that other people were, in fact, still in the ring.
To no one’s surprise, the action turned chaotic fast. Cargill and Belair executed their signature moves simultaneously, aiming to toss out the competition in an impressive show of synchronized wrestling chaos. But just as Cargill tried to lend a helping hand to her newfound braid buddy, Rodriguez popped in like a PTA mom who forgot the snacks and yanked Belair out by her iconic braid. As Cargill watched her would-be partner hit the floor, SKY seized her moment.
In the end, only SKY and Valkyria remained on the apron. SKY summoned the might of a thousand moons, knocking Valkyria with a strong right and capping it off with a brutal German suplex that sent Valkyria flying, securing SKY’s win and leaving the WWE Universe breathless.
What’s Next for SKY and Morgan?
Now, with Liv Morgan nervously clutching her title, all eyes are on SKY as she aims to take her shot at glory. As we wait to see how Morgan plans to fend off this aerial attack, one thing’s certain: this matchup is bound to be more electrifying than a Fourth of July fireworks show, and just as likely to leave folks cheering.