Iyo Sky Comments on Facing Mayu Iwatani Again at Marigold Grand Destiny

Former WWE Women’s World Champion Iyo Sky was in action at today’s Marigold Grand Destiny event, facing off against a former rival in Mayu Iwatani. Iyo Sky commented on the match via her Instagram account.

Sky picked up the victory over Iwatani. Iyo Sky wrote (via Google Translate) on getting to face Mayu Iwatani again, “It’s nostalgic, it’s warm, it hurts, it’s painful, it’s comforting. It was a heartbreaking game to end. I’m so glad I’m playing pro wrestling. Marigold Bilateral Tournament. Past ・present ・future.. All of it was shining🏵️ Thank you very much!! See you soon! ✨✨ #pw_mg”

Today’s event marked the first time the two wrestlers had faced each other in singles competition in over seven years. Mayu Iwatani and Iyo Sky last wrestled each other at the Stardom Cinderella Tournament 2018 in April 2018. They wrestled each other for the first time in singles action in 2013.

Marigold Grand Destiny took place at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan. Iyo Sky also recently took part in a WWE Supershow tour in her home country. She last competed for WWE at the October 18 live event in Tokyo, competing in a Fatal 4-Way bout for the Women’s World Title against Stephanie Vaquer, Rhea Ripley, and Raquel Rodriguez. Vaquer won the bout to retain her title.

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