Blake Monroe Says That IYO SKY Is The Best Wrestler In The World, Regardless Of Gender

Blake Monroe believes that IYO SKY is the best wrestler in the world.

It’s been a big couple of years for IYO SKY since winning the WWE Women’s Money In The Bank briefcase in mid 2023, with two WrestleMania title bouts and multiple world title reigns taking place. For many, she is one of the best in ring performers on the planet. For Blake Monroe, she believes SKY is the best in the world.

While speaking to TVInsider in a new interview, Blake Monroe was asked about talent from Japan succeeding in WWE, leading to Blake praising the likes of IYO SKY as the best wrestler in the world, regardless of gender.

“It’s amazing because I remember starting my wrestling journey and coming across Japanese wrestling, specifically women’s wrestling. I was amazed at the costumes and presentation. I thought, “what is this?” You’ve seen Iyo and Giulia, and their presentation, which is the best I’ve ever seen. I actually moved to Japan spontaneously. I was only supposed to go for a few months and moved there. I was at the dojo almost every day. I think I had about three or four matches a week. I already knew this world, so seeing the rest of the world find out that Iyo Sky is the best wrestler in the world, not just women’s wrestling. I was like, “yeah, catch up.” I’m excited to wrestle them and see what they can bring out of me. I’m just going to learn so much. I always had fun with everyone I wrestled in Japan. I think they had fun wrestling me too. I think for me in Japan I brought more character because I’m from England. I always had fun, and they had fun wrestling with me because we played with all those elements. I love it. That’s why I love WWE because it has this variety.”

Elsewhere in the same interview, Blake noted that her character in NXT is an evolution of Mariah May. You can read more about that here.