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WWE Backlash 2026 Results As Iyo Sky Defeats Asuka Amid ‘We Want Kairi’ Chants
Iyo Sky ended a months-long rivalry with Asuka after a crowd-pleasing pinfall win that followed the release of Kairi Sane.
- On Saturday at WWE Backlash, Iyo Sky defeated Asuka using the Over the Moonsault, providing long-awaited payback after months of torment from her former stablemate.
- The rivalry between former Damage CTRL stablemates intensified after Asuka and Kairi Sane turned on Sky in September, leading to months of singles and tag team bouts.
- Fans chanted "We want Kairi" to reference the recently released Kairi Sane, while also cheering "This is awesome!" during the back-and-forth action between the wrestlers.
- Following the match, Asuka embraced and hugged Sky to the crowd's delight, with the victory effectively ending their long-standing rivalry and allowing Sky to pursue the women's title scene.
- Although originally scheduled for WrestleMania 42, the high-profile bout was moved to WWE Backlash after WWE faced criticism for omitting it from the flagship event's card.
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Asuka has left the WWE Universe with some suspense after her show-stealing performance at Backlash in Tampa, Florida, on Saturday. A surprising social media post from Ash by Elegance has further fueled rumors of the Japanese star’s farewell. Her showdown against Iyo Sky was months in the making, and the two did not disappoint. A […]
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