Early Life & Background
Masami Odate, known as Iyo Sky, was born on May 8, 1990, in Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan. Iyo Sky has an older sister, Mio Shirai, who is also a professional wrestler. Iyo Sky is 1.56 meters tall and weighs 54 kg. Iyo Sky was trained by Takashi Sasaki and Tomohiko Hashimoto.
Wrestling Career
Iyo Sky started her wrestling career in 2007, debuting alongside her sister Mio Shirai. Initially, they competed as a tag team across various promotions in Japan and Mexico. In 2010, Iyo Sky joined forces with Kana (later known as Asuka) to form the stable "Triple Tails," but later pursued a singles career in World Wonder Ring Stardom.
In Stardom, Iyo Sky became one of the top wrestlers, winning major championships such as the World of Stardom Championship and the Wonder of Stardom Championship. Iyo Sky was the leader of Queen’s Quest and won multiple awards, including Tokyo Sports' Joshi Puroresu Grand Prize three years in a row (2015, 2016, 2017).
In 2018, Iyo Sky signed with WWE and made her debut in the Mae Young Classic tournament. She later joined NXT, where she won the NXT Women’s Championship and the NXT Women’s Tag Team Championship with Zoey Stark. In 2022, Iyo Sky was promoted to WWE’s main roster under the name Iyo Sky, joining Bayley’s stable Damage CTRL. Iyo Sky went on to win the WWE Women’s Championship and the Money in the Bank contract in 2023.
Achievements & Recognition
Iyo Sky is widely considered one of the best female wrestlers in the world. She has been praised for her high-flying moves and technical skills, taking inspiration from Rey Mysterio. Iyo Sky has had memorable matches against stars like Kairi Sane, Mayu Iwatani, Meiko Satomura, and Charlotte Flair.
Throughout her career, she has won multiple titles, including:
• WWE Women’s Championship (1x)
• WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship (2x) – with Dakota Kai
• NXT Women’s Championship (1x)
• NXT Women’s Tag Team Championship (1x) – with Zoey Stark
• World of Stardom Championship (2x)
• Wonder of Stardom Championship (2x)
• Artist of Stardom Championship (6x)
• Goddesses of Stardom Championship (1x)
She was also ranked among the top female wrestlers in Pro Wrestling Illustrated and Sports Illustrated.
Personal Life
Iyo Sky was previously in a relationship with wrestler Kazushige Nosawa. She is a fan of Hiroshi Tanahashi and the Japanese idol group Momoiro Clover Z. Iyo Sky has appeared in wrestling video games like WWE 2K20, 2K22, 2K23, and 2K24.
Despite facing setbacks, including a legal issue in 2012 (where she was later cleared of charges), Iyo Sky has remained dedicated to wrestling. She continues to be one of the most respected and talented wrestlers in the industry.
Parents
There is very little public information about Iyo Sky parents. She was born in Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan, and grew up in a supportive environment that helped her pursue a wrestling career.
Siblings
Iyo Sky has an older sister named Mio Shirai, who is also a former professional wrestler. The two sisters started their wrestling careers together and competed as a tag team in Japan before Iyo Sky moved on to a solo career.
Height and Weight Measurements
- Iyo Sky Height: 1.56 meters (5 feet 1 inch)
- Iyo Sky Weight: 54 kg (119 lbs)
Husband & Relationship
Iyo Sky was previously in a relationship with fellow wrestler Kazushige Nosawa, but they later broke up. Iyo Sky has not publicly shared any recent details about her romantic life or marriage.
Nationality & Ethnicity
Iyo Sky is Japanese by nationality. Her ethnicity is Asian (Japanese).
Net Worth
Iyo Sky estimated net worth is around $2-5 million. She earns money from her wrestling career, merchandise sales, and video game appearances.
Controversy
In 2012, Iyo Sky and her former partner Kazushige Nosawa were arrested in Japan after returning from Mexico. Authorities found marijuana hidden inside paintings they brought back. Both denied any wrongdoing, claiming the paintings were gifts from fans. Iyo Sky was released after a few weeks, and later, no charges were filed against her. The incident temporarily affected Iyo Sky career, but she recovered and became one of the top wrestlers in the world.
FAQs
1. What is Iyo Sky real name?
- Iyo Sky real name is Masami Odate.
2. How old is Iyo Sky?
- Iyo Sky was born on May 8, 1990, and is 34 years old.
3. What is Iyo Sky nationality?
- Iyo Sky is Japanese.
4. How tall is Iyo Sky?
- Iyo Sky is 1.56 meters (5 feet 1 inch) tall.
5. What is Iyo Sky net worth?
- Iyo Sky estimated net worth is around $2-5 million.
6. Does Iyo Sky have any siblings?
- Yes, Iyo Sky has an older sister, Mio Shirai, who is also a former wrestler.
7. Is Iyo Sky married?
- No, Iyo Sky is not married, and she has not publicly shared details about her current relationship.
8. Who was Iyo Sky previous boyfriend?
- Iyo Sky was in a relationship with Kazushige Nosawa, but they later broke up.
9. Does Iyo Sky have any children?
- No, there is no public information about Iyo Sky having children.
10. Did Iyo Sky go to college?
- There is no confirmed information about her higher education. Iyo Sky started wrestling at a young age while still in high school.
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