IYO SKY's Championship Win Sparks Excitement Backstage at WWE Raw
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The recent episode of WWE Raw on Netflix was particularly unforgettable, culminating in IYO SKY's victory for the Women’s World Championship, which elicited heartfelt reactions throughout the wrestling community. The atmosphere backstage during this significant moment was equally charged.
In an interview with The Toronto Sun, Natalya Neidhart shared insights about the backstage excitement surrounding IYO SKY's championship win, noting that wrestlers were permitted to break traditional protocols to celebrate this milestone. She described the atmosphere as one filled with joy for IYO.
A group of WWE Raw talents gathered to watch the match from the Gorilla position, a restricted area typically reserved for wrestlers about to enter the ring. Natalya highlighted that this area is usually off-limits, but the excitement surrounding IYO's match prompted an exception.
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Triple H's Special Permission for Talents
WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H made a rare exception, allowing talents to witness the IYO SKY vs. Rhea Ripley match from the Gorilla position. After the match concluded, IYO returned to a jubilant backstage environment. Natalya expressed her happiness for the Japanese wrestler, noting that the entire crew celebrated the victory.
“We were all so excited for IYO. All of us backstage were watching the match—we actually watched it from Gorilla. That’s the place you go right before you walk through the curtain. It’s usually off-limits unless you’re about to go out, but Triple H knew how excited we were to see IYO vs. Rhea,” Natalya recounted the thrilling atmosphere following last week’s WWE Raw.
“We all wanted to sit there, watch it up close, and be part of the moment. When IYO walked back after the match, I was just so excited for her. Everyone was happy.”
IYO SKY triumphed over Rhea Ripley (c) to claim the Women’s World Championship during the main event of the March 3 episode of WWE Raw, with Elimination Chamber 2025 winner Bianca Belair present at ringside. This victory has set the stage for a significant matchup at Wrestlemania 41, where SKY will face Bianca.
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