-

Io Shirai gets a new name

The habit of changing names once moving to the main roster has continued even without Vince McMahon in charge and former NXT Women’s champion Io Shirai is the latest victim of a name change.

Shirai, who returned last night at SummerSlam along with Bayley and Dakota Kai, was referred to by Corey Graves as Io Sky. Jimmy Smith called her by Shirai and the graphic on the video screen did say Io Shirai as well.

But on WWE.COM, Shirai is now being referred to as IYO SKY, with the letters all in caps so that seems to be her new post-NXT name.

The Japanese star made her first appearance on WWE television since NXT Stand & Deliver four months ago. Her deal was about to expire and had not signed a new one up until last month but it’s safe to say she put ink to paper and moved up to main roster.

Colin Vassallo
Colin Vassallohttps://www.wrestling-online.com
Colin Vassallo has been editor of Wrestling-Online since 1996. He is born and raised in Malta, follows professional wrestling and MMA, loves to travel, and is a big Apple fan!

Stories you might also likeRELATED
Recommended to you

LATEST NEWS

King, El Idolo, and Danielson pick up points in Continental Classic matches

Brody King, Andrade El Idolo, and Bryan Danielson picked up victories and three points each in yesterday's Continental Classic...

Chris Jericho makes surprise appearance at indie show in Vietnam!

Chris Jericho surprised fans attending the Vietnam Pro Wrestling's Immortal Glory event yesterday in Ho Chi Minh City by...

Bryan Danielson returns to the ring tonight at Collision

Tonight's Collision will feature three Continental Classic tournament matches from the Blue League and the return of Bryan Danielson. Danielson...