Vince Russo, a previous writer for WWE, opines that Triple H and Shawn Michaels are unabashed fans, or “marks,” for one specific female wrestler in the WWE.
During a recent episode of the podcast “Legion of RAW”, Russo broached the topic of the WWE’s management of IYO SKY, delving into why the Japanese athlete garners such a significant push in the series. According to him:
“Yes, it’s because they adore her at the WWE. They have a great fondness for her, so you should too. Don’t you understand the dynamics, man? Since they’re backing her up, so should you. You don’t need to familiarize yourself with her past. Just be aware that they’re rooting for her, man, and you should, too. They are just enthusiasts, man, such enthusiasts! Triple H is an enthusiast. Shawn Michaels is an enthusiast. They are all damn enthusiasts, man.”
It is evident that SKY has enjoyed a significant push in recent times, which includes scoring a victory in the Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder match held at the 2023 edition of the event.
She successfully capitalized on her Money in the Bank win at SummerSlam 2023, clinching the WWE Women’s Title, an achievement she maintained for 245 days before yielding at WrestleMania 40.
Just last week, SKY emerged the winner of a competitive number one contenders battle royal, thus earning a title shot against the reigning Women’s World Champion, Liv Morgan.
This week, IYO SKY was victorious in a six-woman tag team match and was involved in a melee among the women of the RAW franchise.