Backstage Update on the Status of Asuka vs. Iyo Sky Match for WrestleMania

A potential match between IYO SKY and Asuka for WrestleMania 42 is still up in the air, according to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. The bout had reportedly been listed internally but has not been added to the final announced card and was not included in the official card reveal on ESPN on April 7

Recent WWE programming included elements that appeared to build toward the match, including Asuka in a taped interview segment on WWE RAW on April 6 and IYO SKY posting a social media tease referencing Allegiant Stadium, the venue for WrestleMania 42.

Dave Meltzer notes that the match happening or not will depend on “how long they want the show to go and how much time is allotted for the six matches.”

He adds that there is also a “plan” (probably a backup) within WWE about holding the match for a later event. One option under consideration is Backlash, scheduled for May 9. However, this decision is also “still up in the air.”