Summary

WWE has made Asuka vs. IYO SKY official for Backlash after the latest chapter in their rivalry played out on Raw.

The match was announced later in the show after Asuka interfered in SKY's match against Becky Lynch. That interference helped Lynch keep her title and added another layer to the issues between Asuka and SKY.

How the match came together

The announcement followed several weeks of tension between the two sides, with Raw providing the latest escalation. Asuka attacked SKY during SKY's title match with Lynch, directly affecting the outcome and stopping SKY from leaving with the championship.

By the end of the night, WWE had turned that attack into a confirmed Backlash match for Tampa.

What Asuka vs. IYO SKY means for Backlash

Putting Asuka and IYO SKY on the Backlash card gives WWE a singles match built around a rivalry that already has a clear cause behind it. The Raw attack gave the match immediate stakes, and it also keeps SKY tied to a meaningful program even after coming up short against Becky Lynch.

For Asuka, the announcement locks in a high-profile spot against one of the division's central names, which makes this more than a one-night altercation.

Sources

As reported by Fightful