Summary

Iyo Sky vs. Asuka is no longer a lock for WrestleMania 42, even after an earlier report said the match was still planned for the show. The latest update says the bout could still be added to WrestleMania Sunday, but there is also a real chance WWE holds it until Backlash on May 9 instead.

The update framed the decision as unsettled rather than final. According to that account, the call may come down to how much time WWE wants to give the six matches already scheduled for the night.

Quote from Dave Meltzer

"We were told it is up in the air and I guess this basically depends on how long they want the show to go and how much time is allotted for the six matches. There is a plan, and it may not even be the backup plan but the plan, to save the match for Backlash on 5/9. But we were told this decision is still up in the air."

What a Backlash move would mean for Iyo Sky and Asuka

If WWE does move Iyo Sky vs. Asuka off WrestleMania 42, it would give Backlash a major singles match between two of the division's biggest names while also keeping WrestleMania Sunday's timing tighter. It would also mean the current push behind the match is not disappearing, just potentially shifting to a different premium live event.

For fans, the key point is that the match still appears to be on the table. The uncertainty is about placement, not whether WWE has cooled on the pairing altogether.

Sources

As reported by NoDQ.