“Triple H Doesn’t Say This Lightly”—The Real Reason IYO SKY Has Become WWE’s Most Trusted Woman
Triple H has praised plenty of superstars over the years, but when he calls someone a “rockstar,” it means something different. Behind the scenes, WWE’s chief creative officer sees IYO SKY not just as a highlight-reel performer, but as one of the most reliable stars the company has — and a rare look into his thinking reveals just how deep that trust runs.
IYO SKY’s transformation didn’t happen overnight. Her true main-roster launch came at SummerSlam 2022, when she returned from injury and instantly changed the women’s division. Standing alongside Bayley and Dakota Kai as part of Damage CTRL, SKY quickly became more than a flashy addition. She was a foundation. The faction revolved around her energy, her work ethic, and her ability to deliver when it mattered most.
From that point forward, WWE kept raising the stakes — and SKY kept answering the call.
The biggest statement came at SummerSlam the following year, when she cashed in her Money in the Bank contract on Bianca Belair to win the WWE Women’s Championship. It wasn’t just a shocking moment. It was a message. WWE was ready to put the division on her shoulders, and SKY proved she belonged in the spotlight with consistently strong performances under pressure.
By 2025, her status was undeniable. On the Road to WrestleMania, IYO shocked the world by defeating Rhea Ripley to capture the Women’s World Championship. She held the title until Evolution 2, where Naomi ended her reign with a dramatic MITB cash-in. Even in defeat, SKY’s year stood out. She shared marquee matches with Ripley, Bianca Belair, Naomi, and Stephanie Vaquer, earning widespread praise for her intensity, creativity, and unmatched consistency.
But it’s what happens away from the cameras that may matter most.
A moment featured on WWE Unreal showed IYO thanking Triple H for believing in her — and his response revealed everything. He repeatedly called her a “rockstar,” not just for her in-ring ability, but for her mindset. According to Triple H, SKY wrestles every match like it could be her last. She’s constantly looking to improve, hungry for feedback, and genuinely excited when she’s told she did well.
That combination — elite talent mixed with humility and gratitude — is rare at the top level.
Nearly ten years into her WWE journey, including four crucial years in NXT, IYO SKY has become one of the company’s greatest success stories. She didn’t simply survive the jump to the main roster. She mastered it.
Now, her future may be even brighter. Industry chatter points to WWE exploring massive WrestleMania plans involving IYO SKY and Rhea Ripley — a matchup that could redefine the women’s division on the biggest stage of all.
One thing is already clear: with Triple H’s unwavering confidence behind her, IYO SKY isn’t just thriving in WWE. She’s becoming one of the pillars the company is built around.
