The Geniuses of the Sky are outworking everyone

Let’s be real. Most of the booking in this year’s tournament has felt like it was scrambled together during a commercial break. We suffered through enough clunky pacing to last a decade, but finally, some sunlight broke through the rafters on Raw. IYO SKY punching her ticket to the finals isn't just the right move; it’s the only move that makes sense for the future of the women’s division.

Watching IYO dissect Raquel Rodriguez was a masterclass in why she’s arguably the most fluid worker in the building. While the rest of the bracket felt like it was moving through wet cement, SKY hit a high-speed pace that actually justified the stakes. She’s turned into a total workhorse, making every pin attempt feel like the final 10 seconds of a championship match.

The finish line is finally in sight

IYO SKY awaits the winner of the Charlotte Flair versus Liv Morgan scrap, a contest that screams of corporate maneuvering. You have two very different styles colliding, and regardless of who walks away with the win, they are going to struggle to keep up with the sheer technical output of the Genius of the Sky. This victory sets up a fascinating clash of styles for the final.

As Wrestling Inc reported, the path forward is locked in. However, I’ve got concerns about how they finish this tournament. If they go with the predictable route and put the crown on a name just to move merchandise, rather than rewarding the performance we just saw, the entire tournament will look like a vanity project.

Why the finals matter for the division

The middle of this bracket was a slog. We sat through too many matches that lacked any real heat or signature spots that made you jump off the couch. IYO SKY has been carrying the water for everyone else in this tournament, pulling high-tier work out of opponents who were clearly not operating at her speed.

If she takes home the crown, it better lead to a real program at the top of the card. No more filler feuds or meaningless segments in the mid-show graveyard. We are looking at a performer who has evolved into the most exciting act on Monday nights by a country mile. The fact that she had to navigate such mixed-bag booking to get here is testament to her own ability to elevate the material. I’m just hoping the final match at Night of Champions actually lets her cook without someone interfering or some screwy finish that robs us of a clean result.