This week’s episode of WWE SmackDown witnessed a significant escalation in the ongoing feud between Bayley and IYO SKY, adding more fuel to the fire as they head towards their WrestleMania 40 showdown.
Bayley’s quest for the Women’s Championship has been nothing short of tumultuous. Emerging victorious in the Women’s Royal Rumble earlier this year, she seized the opportunity to challenge IYO SKY following the betrayal within Damage CTRL.
In the latest segment on WWE SmackDown, a seemingly routine interview with The Genius of the Sky turned into chaos as Bayley stormed in, launching a vicious assault on her rival, amplifying the tension between the two competitors.
Bayley vs Iyo Sky.
First time ever.
1 week away.#WrestleMania https://t.co/5ckEPGCZRP— Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) March 30, 2024
Taking to Twitter in the aftermath, Bayley issued a stark warning to her former ally, amplifying the anticipation for their historic clash at WrestleMania: “Bayley vs Iyo Sky. First time ever. 1 week away. #WrestleMania.”
However, not everyone seems enthralled by the buildup to this highly anticipated match. Wrestling veteran Dutch Mantell expressed his disappointment with the direction of the Bayley vs. IYO SKY feud during a segment on Wrestling’s Smack Talk.
Mantell lamented the convoluted nature of the storyline, suggesting it could have been more straightforward.
Bayley and IYO SKY’s history traces back to their days as founding members of the Damage CTRL faction, alongside Dakota Kai.
Their alliance saw numerous highs, including SKY and Kai’s reign as Women’s Tag Team Champions and SKY’s capture of the WWE Women’s Championship with Bayley’s assistance at SummerSlam.
However, fractures within the group emerged, leading to the current iteration of Damage CTRL, which now includes The Kabuki Warriors among its ranks.
As WrestleMania approaches, the animosity between Bayley and IYO SKY continues to escalate, promising a clash of epic proportions at The Grandest Stage of Them All.