Iyo Sky becomes WWE Champion after cashing in Money In The Bank
WWE SummerSlam delivered a night of high-stakes wrestling action marked by unexpected twists and heart-pounding moments. Among the highlights was the fiercely contested Triple Threat Match for the WWE Women’s Championship. Asuka, Charlotte Flair, and Bianca Belair clashed in a battle for supremacy, while a new force emerged in the women’s division. The event also featured dramatic encounters and surprising outcomes that left fans on the edge of their seats.
A series of dynamic events fueled the journey to SummerSlam’s Triple Threat Match. Asuka, who had captured the Raw Women’s Championship from Bianca Belair at Night of Champions, found herself on SmackDown following the WWE Draft. Her title was duly renamed the WWE Women’s Championship, signifying a new chapter in her storied career.
Iyo Sky cashes in Money In The Bank in dramatic fashion
Asuka’s title reign on SmackDown was not without challenges. She faced formidable opponents in Charlotte Flair and Bianca Belair. A bout with Flair ended in a no contest, while Belair secured a victory by disqualification, setting the stage for a high-stakes triple threat showdown at SummerSlam.
The Triple Threat Match witnessed an intense clash of wrestling prowess. As the three competitors battled for supremacy, disaster struck for Bianca Belair. A hard landing on the outside of the ring led to an apparent knee injury, and medical personnel rushed to assist her. Despite the setback, Belair displayed incredible resilience, returning to the match and executing a spectacular 450 splash onto Charlotte Flair. FlairThe drama escalated as Asuka found herself ensnared in Charlotte Flair’s Figure 8 submission hold, only for the situation to be turned on its head. Asuka retaliated by unleashing her signature poison mist on Flair, creating an opening for Belair. In a thrilling turn of events, Belair capitalized on the chaos, rolling up Asuka for the three-count and securing the WWE Women’s Championship.
However, the night’s excitement did not end with the championship victory. A new force emerged as IYO SKY rushed to the ring with Bayley and her Money In The Bank briefcase. Bayley felt her presence by incapacitating Flair and Asuka, paving the way for IYO SKY to deliver a decisive moonsault on Belair. In an electrifying moment, IYO SKY clinched the WWE Women’s Championship.
The injured Dakota Kai joined IYO SKY in celebration, completing the Damage CTRL lineup that had debuted a year prior at SummerSlam 2022. This triumphant moment underscored the bond and unity within the Damage CTRL faction, adding a layer of intrigue to the ever-evolving women’s division.
