10 WWE Stars Who Had Their Best Match EVER This Year
8. IYO SKY
When: WrestleMania 40
Opponent: Bayley
Was anything IYO SKY worked in NXT superior to her title loss vs. Bayley at WrestleMania 40? This writer doesn't think so. Everyone arguing otherwise has to look at cold, hard facts: 'Mania's grandeur does have an impact, and it definitely does matter. That event's importance can enhance already-great matches and push them further up the quality scale.
That happened to this battle of ex-Damage CTRL pals. Fans in Philly were choking to see babyface Bayley get her flowers on the biggest stage, and IYO acted as an expert counterpoint in the heel role. Everything clicked for these women on the night, so much so that even those overlooking the match going in had to admit it was awesome.
Smart workers know how to squeeze as much from a loss as they do from a win. SKY showed her chops in that regard by coming out of 'Mania title-less but looking like a million dollars. It says everything about her showing that Bayley was never able to top or even match this scrap during her own resultant reign.