WWE WrestleMania Plans Shift After IYO SKY Deletes Key Post

WWE’s backup plan involving IYO SKY vs. Asuka may have quietly fallen apart, as a new development suggests the company has already changed direction behind the scenes.

Earlier reports indicated that the potential singles match was being kept in reserve depending on Nikki Bella’s injury status. The situation centered around whether Nikki would be medically cleared in time to compete, which would directly impact how the women’s division matches were finalized.

At the time, it was believed that WWE had two different directions mapped out. If Nikki Bella was unable to wrestle, changes would be made to the women’s tag team title match. If she was cleared, the singles bout between IYO SKY and Asuka could be moved forward as planned. Now, new signs suggest that match may no longer be in play at all.

The first major clue came when IYO SKY posted a social media challenge directed at Asuka for WrestleMania. The message strongly hinted that the match was on the way and ready to be announced. However, that challenge was later removed, and the sudden deletion quickly raised questions about whether plans had changed. The removal of the post is now being viewed as a strong indicator that WWE made a late decision to move away from the match after initially signaling it was coming.

Another key sign came during IYO SKY’s recent match against Jade Cargill, where she lost clean in decisive fashion. The nature of that loss stood out, especially considering the possibility of a major WrestleMania singles match. If the match had still been moving forward, the finish likely would have protected her momentum rather than presenting a clear loss.

Instead, the booking made it appear that the focus had shifted toward strengthening Jade Cargill’s position heading into WrestleMania rather than building toward a high-profile singles showdown.

Despite these changes, there had previously been strong momentum behind the idea of IYO SKY facing Asuka. The potential matchup had been discussed internally and had also been teased publicly through storyline interactions and online activity. The situation now appears to be less about performance or popularity and more about timing and overall card structure.

Earlier reporting tied the uncertainty directly to Nikki Bella’s injury status following a recent brawl angle that left her wearing a walking boot. WWE reportedly prepared alternate versions of the card while waiting to see if she would be cleared to compete.

If Nikki Bella was unable to wrestle, changes to the women’s tag team match were expected, which could have opened the door for IYO SKY vs. Asuka to take place instead. If she was cleared, the original lineup would remain intact.

With the recent developments involving the deleted challenge and the decisive loss to Jade Cargill, the belief now is that WWE has likely finalized its direction without including the singles match.

WrestleMania 42 may appear locked in from the outside, but this situation shows that at least one major women’s division plan shifted behind the scenes in the final stretch before the event.

Do you think WWE made the right call changing direction on IYO SKY vs. Asuka, or should they have pushed forward with the match regardless? Drop your thoughts and feedback below.