IYO SKY and Dakota Kai React to Racist Fan, Bayley's Japanese Skills, and More

Damage Ctrl's IYO SKY and Dakota Kai join Ring the Belle! We discuss their amazing finishers, Moonsault and Kairopractor, Moonsault battle with the legendary Lita, and unforgettable moments with weapons. IYO SKY also react to her viral interaction with a racist fan in NXT back in 2019, and Dakota Kai discuss which pop star inspired her Royal Rumble 2023 gear. Lastly, we discuss what wrestling at WrestleMania 39 mean to the duo and how well does Bayley actually speak Japanese.
#IYOSKY #DakotaKai #RingTheBelle
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CHAPTER TIME
0:00 Intro
0:37 Dakota's Gear Inspo
0:57 IYO's Favorite American Popstar
1:22 Battle of Moonsault with Lita
1:48 Why is IYO's Moonsault the Best
2:18 Kairopractor
2:30 Trash Can and Shovel
3:00 Racist Fan Interaction
3:30 Pokemon
4:05 WrestleMania 39
5:05 Asuka
5:12 Bayley's Japanese Skills
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[@RingTheBelle]

Who else want to join Damage Ctrl after this interview? 🥲🙋

[@brianlau1989297]

Thanks DS, now I don’t want them to split up

[@jellyplayz15]

me

[@NATETHEMAN2009]

Me

[@ladygagastuff620]

Me thank you !

[@freddiewilde4727]

me

[@AllYellowJoshua]

IO and Asuka arguing in Japanese was hilarious 😂😂😂

[@prasithoudomvilay8454]

It was a great promo segment and I understood like 1/4 of it! Triple h let them shined

[@Qu33nB.]

Loved their Japanese promo 🥰 They should do it more but with subtitles 😆 BUT now that I think about it, the rest of the girls looking confused 😕 gave it that extra something

[@wstine79]

I love that segment. I'm sure Asuka and Iyo had a blast yelling at each other in Japanese.

[@brandonyamamoto3480]

THANK YOU!!!!!!! Someone agrees with me

[@Metaldad87]

It got even better once someone subtitled it that speaks japanese and english lol

[@wilsonchadbenitez3021]

I'm so happy you addressed Bayley understanding japanese 😂

[@thevampirates2310]

Lol foreshadowing bayley learning damage control talking smack behind her back?

[@wilsonchadbenitez3021]

That story of Dakota meeting io and Bayley at a young age astounded and delighted me😮😊

[@_marvinjose]

It's heartwarming to hear their stories before they became Damage Ctrl

[@exiaR2x78]

Its kind of crazy to think about Dakota has like 16 years experience, im in NZ and saw her wrestle a bunch she was always one of the standouts on the card its so cool she made it to wwe

[@connorledwith98]

She’s bloody 10 years older than me yet barely looks like half that 😭

[@ShiningJudgment666]

@@connorledwith98 Yeah. I was surprised when I found out she was like 3 years older than me.

[@SpeedDemonPowerage98]

Fun fact Dakota met Io well Iyo in stardom while she was still wrestling in the indies.

[@Lila_Moon]

Dakota explaining how she met Bayley and Iyo made the Damage Ctrl team make so much more sense. The writers could have used that. 😅

[@aj-nd3zz]

exactly, but yk how the writers are these days 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@AnimalPuff]

Yeah, I bet now that she put out that tweet, they're kicking themselves. "how are we gonna use this now!?"

[@FazeRustyNuts]

​@@aj-nd3zz I don't think the writers expected you to care about the backstory

[@aj-nd3zz]

@@FazeRustyNuts understandable but tbh the writers seem to not care about anything considering the current state of wwe (specifically yeh women's division) unfortunately.

[@sassytroy8282]

Used what? That she met her at a Wrestlemania? Whoopedy doo. Bayley met a lot of people I am sure at that Wrestlemania. You fans just overexaggerate things that don't need it at all.

[@gabrielevalentini4438]

Iyo's Moonsault is like RVD's Frog Splash... Not something new, not something unique but definitely the most spectacular version

[@TheJVH]

Exactly, same with Kairi‘s Elbow!

[@Lionspel]

Now that you mention it, I agree because her going up the turnbuckle kinda reminds me now of RVD of course minus the hand gesture RVD does.

[@lautheimpaler4686]

Muta's moonsault was a slightly better version of Io's.

[@Jeff_Pryce]

@@lautheimpaler4686 Muta’s moonsault was a thing of beauty. Fluid but DEVASTATING. Io has almost a similar form because of how strong her legs are. Girl’s got hops. 😊

[@redrick8900]

Maybe top three. Victoria blows her away. Lita is much better.

[@yoshiidaeh]

I still laugh every time I see that clip of Iyo clapping back at the idiot fan. Zero hesitation, perfect response, then the stretch afterwards was like the icing on the cake. 10/10

[@williambrown8686]

Reminds me of Chris Jericho

[@diegojerez2091]

Yeah! That Chinese girl taught that fan a lesson.

[@Lionspel]

Haha lol that racist fan can't even distinguish Japanese to Chinese people tf haha he's the one who embarrassed himself like did he go to school? Io's name is not yet Io Sky in nxt but Io Shirai. Well, ignorant racist people are just dumb. 🙄 That clap back is a gem! The laughter of the other audiences is 👌

[@blackeye3336]

🤣

[@blackeye3336]

Yea which is why people shouldn't make a big deal about it it's wrestling whatever to get a rise out of u play it cool like jerocho does and roast em back

[@rcarr727]

“I’m Japanese bitch” Nothing but respect for IO 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

[@prasithoudomvilay8454]

I was like why are you there that fan and u did the splits in front of that racist fan

[@donatobozzuto5185]

that reply and Jericho's line "I'm from winnipeg, you idiot" deserve an award on their own.

[@RobertRedway]

She was awesome

[@PaMuShin]

well the chinese see japan as an oversee colony of china, so in a way she is chinese at least from the looks of the chinese. Wonder how that fan looked

[@MrPoetistic85]

​@@PaMuShinnah...

[@wstine79]

Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky are two of my favorite female wrestlers. Even with questionable booking, they are fantastic. Their War Games match were great.

[@cougue3429]

I also love Dakota and Iyo. I think these two are the brightest in their wrestling lives right now.

[@Trancymind]

This interview was entertaining to watch. Kudos to all three with their natural chemistry.

[@menacelurkingyet8345]

Do not like their backstabbing disloyal treacherous heel characters one bit !!

[@liiyomusic2918]

How freaking sweet were Dakota and Iyo in this interview!? You could tell they were happy to be there! Queens!

[@prasithoudomvilay8454]

especially when iyo telling that rude fan she is japanese bitch and doing the splits to that fan it means that fan is an asshole

[@muddy996]

Can we alllll appreciate how much this channel has grown! I’d like to thank DS for being so dedicated and giving women the spotlight!

[@sawangwangchha9448]

So true! Thank you, DS! ❤️

[@breeze-vibes9699]

I was just saying this im so happy for him I remember when he started with Lola now just to see him interview superstars it’s amazing

[@mohamadsorya6718]

No matter how many days you white knight for the women, they will never draw what men draw in a male sport.

[@ghettofigurereviews5056]

I’m Japanese Bitch!🤣🤣🤣

[@animositis6632]

Iyo not calling herself a 'flying/air' type pokemon is a missed opportunity 😂

[@RingTheBelle]

hahaha right?

[@PaMuShin]

so that is why the plush is in her outfit, she was supposed to be a pokemon put into some kind of storage?

[@TrueNomadSkies]

Gyarados or Lugia could be her ace just because.

[@kofivean]

Surprised IYO didn't mention Poppy knowing their great chemistry in NXT.

[@RingTheBelle]

I’m surprised I didn’t think of it 😭😭

[@prasithoudomvilay8454]

She probably forgot

[@RiruKrypto_]

Poor Poppy 🥺

[@darrelldaniels6205]

​@@RingTheBelle I think she forgot to mention Damian Priest! Her and Damian got good chemistry too in NXT.

[@ashhart5960]

She sucks listen to Mars Argo

[@lycanz3tearz628]

Io and asuka Japanese promo was like the anime convo we all needed 😂😂😂😂 it was so fun

[@mielissa100ify]

Iyo has the best moonsault of the women. It’s not even a comparison

[@Dynexsil]

Agreed, and the best men's (imo) is Chad Gable

[@wrestlingNOTsportsentrtanmnt]

​@@DynexsilNo Christopher Daniels has the best men's moonsault

[@Aeshaxqv]

Nahh in my opinion litas is but everyone has their opinions so ok

[@mielissa100ify]

@@Aeshaxqv lita was lucky she didn’t break her neck

[@Aeshaxqv]

@@mielissa100ify the risk is what made it more known though

[@Meko5]

I love Damage CTRL, but man I gotta give it to Iyo. To be able to come to a foreign country to the biggest wrestling company in the world and carve your name out on your own, it's inspiring. (Although come to think of it, Dakota did the same too lol) I think Iyo vs Asuka would be such a good matchup, not just because they're two top stars, but I feel like they can match each others speed in terms of skill, and I feel like they would have great chemistry in the ring. It wouldn't be like 'Oh a Japanese star vs. another Japanese star' but a legit Top star vs. Top Star feel to it.

[@TheRealAdaWong]

It definitely seems like intercontinental wrestlers are becoming more popular; Paige, Auska, Kairi Sane, and Dakota Kai for sure. Reminds me of the old Rumble Rose game with all the divas, different ethnic backgrounds and cultures! Would really love to see WWE start incorporating more “culture clash” in their feuds. Flair, Lynch, and Bianca could be putting a lot of these talents in the limelight with a good feud .

[@redrick8900]

WWE has always been super into foreigners.

[@nateclipps]

Dakota’s ring gear literally gives me life. 10, 10, 10s across the boardddddd omgg

[@rvind000]

It's amazing that Damage CTRL has history with eachother spanning over a decade.

[@josearias8042]

Iyo is so adorable!!! ❤️

[@TheRealAdaWong]

It’s astronomical and so endearing they all met before their road to Wrestlemania, may they all be pushed to the stars ✨

[@TheTshiamoMogg1]

If I was that close to Iyo I'd pass out. I love this woman so f*cking much. My favorite wrestler of all time. I was smiling from the moment this video started till it ended. Iyo's English has improved so so so much more.

[@Recusant39]

I love that Iyo Sky speaks Japanese and her teammates just back her up, whatever she's saying.

[@SpeedDemonPowerage98]

Well Dakota kinda knows Japanese cuz of Iyo due to them running into each other in Stardom Iyo’s original promotion.

[@Recusant39]

@@SpeedDemonPowerage98 That's awesome! All these wrestlers' histories go from the way back.

[@stephenlucas8133]

These 2 have the most beautiful, sweetest smiles

[@AZ_Victoria1]

This was a great interview. They both seem so nice and have good chemistry together. It makes me want to hang out with them. And DS, you fit into the mix perfectly. I would love to see you get a chance to interview them longer. Io and Kai are fantastic in the ring and seem just as fabulous outside the ring.

[@CedricThePlaystation]

They should ask about the BTS of Iyo’s underwater promos from NXT.

[@menacelurkingyet8345]

Do not like their backstabbing disloyal treacherous heel characters..

[@scootertheuce.mychannel4pe477]

Io seems like a real badass in real life. How she responded so quick with the comeback towards that stupid idiot was pure savage coming from her.

[@Asaroku_Jipang]

I love Iyo's smile is so cute out of the ring.

[@edgehaedjr]

I wish this interview was longer 😢❤

[@scarvello]

I love Iyo so much followed her since here days in Japan, I love how she stood her ground towards racists idiots and that splits was so sexy and iconic ❤

[@killergrooves2438]

I would love to see a full-on Asuka-IYO feud. They’re far and away the best female wrestlers in the West (I think Asuka’s the best in the world) and they have so much history together considering they were in a stable together with IYO’s sister in Japan.

[@monkeytime9851]

They've also both had interaction with Kairi, so bring her in to be in the middle of them in their fued, like a guest referee or something.

[@pipocus]

Love this!!! Amazing interview DS

[@ESMITH4]

I was so sad when the interview was over 😅😢

[@JoKa1013]

Me too. I want to see them talk more but I wanna hear more about Iyo.

[@mattsandwich]

Such a cool interview!!! It’s funny seeing them sort of out of character after almost a year in Damage CTRL. They both seem so nice and genuine!

[@ompriyadarshi7666]

Most amazing interview ever🤩😘😘

[@BdavenportFan]

Dakota and Iyo were so wholesome in this video it was so adorable I love them so much I hope they have a good year this year

[@TheRipper1967]

Iyo sky was my favorite memory from War Games 2023. When she jumped from the top of the cage with the trash can over her body.

[@crstl89]

I love them! Dakota is so bubbly sweet nice and kind. Which is funny because she plays a good heel lol. Iyo seriously what a talent. She needs to be pushed to the moon. I agree Asuka vs Iyo would be MONEY!!!!!!

[@Lamesauce85]

Iyo is a whole vibe 👌👌

[@FreekKing27]

Been a fan of Iyo since she was in Stardom. Happy to see her do well in the US

[@jamesbrookerr]

i love them so much - favs rn! 🩷

[@feedgotcha]

I love that Iyo looks to Dakota for a quick and easy translation of the question 😂

[@weho_brian]

you three together have infectious energy

[@fitcv2752]

Screw that racist guy in the crowd, never mess with Iyo Sky

[@JoKa1013]

Especially doing that split in front of him and this racist dumbass realized that Iyo showed that he is missing out what a fine ass joshi wrestler she is.

[@MyJustin316]

@fitcv2752 damage ctrl sucks at least

[@kylecoburn1329]

first time hearing IO talk

[@michaeltrevino8628]

IYO IS ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS ❤️💕

[@Lorena-OT7]

I love IYO Sky speaking English, but seeing her yell in Japanese with Asuka I want more of that❤

[@owenloney1587]

Cool backstage interview with Superstars Iyo Sky and Dakota ! Ready for more action and drama !

[@dariuswhite3285]

2:38 “and you used to carry a shovel 😃” DS ur funny as hell hdhdhdhdjjdjd l🤣🥰💀💀

[@j.j.j.j.1830]

Such good energy in this interview!!!🤩🤩can wait for them to finally break out

[@matthewgrady3423]

I popped at the “Evie” mention. That and the picture with Madison Eagles. My 1st PWWA DVD was the one with Eagles/Matthews/McKay for the SHIMMER Title and was my first time seeing Dakota.

[@exiaR2x78]

I cant remember what year it was between 2008-2010 seeing Dakota wrestle at armageddon (anime/comic expo here in NZ) briefly meeting her cause I knew people who wrestled in IPW and NZWPW here in NZ she was super cool and was a big fan of her wrestling ircc she used to do the GTS as a finish. So cool how far shes come making it to WWE and wrestling at Mania

[@Marquelworld]

We love you thanks for the content ❤. Been watching since LOLA STAR DAYS LOVE HOW BIG THE CHANNEL GREW AND PROUD OF YOU ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kirtirajanrath9614]

Bailey's translation is funny as heck lol

[@blackbaptism]

Lita’s moonsault reminds me of Billy Kidman’s Shooting Star Press, the beauty is in the imperfection. Iyo’s moonsault reminds me of Kurt Angle’s, the beauty is in the grace and precision.

[@Oakwoodrecords]

Dude I loved this! You can tell how big of a fan you are loll love it

[@cougue3429]

There are rumors that Damage CTRL will disband, but I hope they don't disband for more than a year. Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky are shining the most in their wrestling careers thanks to Damage CTRL.

[@Marissahart95]

I believe it will be bayley who will try to do that

[@JoKa1013]

They were doing good until the beginning of this year and I want them to be disbanded. They deserve better.... However, Iyo has a title shot for the RAW Women's Title and we have to see what happens since Bayley wanted a shot.

[@manicmcgee1]

I don't know if i agree with Damage CTRL letting Iyo shine the most. She's doing alright now but NXT Io was on a whole different level. At that stage she was the most badass woman on all three rosters imo

[@gthompsonbjj]

​@manicmcgee1 I think if dakota gets drafted to smackdown she'll be a big star there. Or they could go four horsewomen style and have them all be stars.

[@RealityOfItIs]

Not like you can't see it miles away. I think Bayley will be a face again.

[@ramm.4863]

This is amazing! OMG😭 Love Io and Dakota so much!

[@mustafar89]

Omg this is the first time i am seeing dakota out of wrestling and i have to say.. now i stan her! She seem so sweet and friendly❤

[@TheMarsCydonia]

You should try Xavier Woods / Austin Creed's Up Up Down Down channel, she showed up often there along the rest of the BRE and of course on the BRE channel itself. Watching them play Phasmophobia together is a blast and she definitely comes across as super sweet.

[@menacelurkingyet8345]

Perhaps compared to her backstabbing disloyal treacherous gimmick.

[@Casey420]

Awesome interview by whoever that dude is. His energy gelled really well with Dekota and Iyo's

[@RingTheBelle]

thank you!

[@Real_Deal_Rob_Solo]

Iyo is just so pretty...

[@michaelbrick9730]

A terrific interview with those two great girls...they seem to be happy and are having a great time being themselves.

[@victorholmes7075]

This was a fun interview 😂

[@camilorivas3182]

They deserve better booking

[@Livmorganisthebest]

On tv it makes them look so serious and power hungry but in reality there so chill

[@MellamoDiego13]

Iyo Skye yelled once in Spanish to an annoying dude in the crowd in a House Show in Mexico, She gets more Lovely.

[@lamq05]

I STAN THEM BOTH SO MUCH! 🤩

[@v-eye-p8444]

these 2 are the most underrated in WWE

[@vessley]

these two icons are so damn underrated i'm pissed

[@Jenarina]

Woah im so early! This video was great!

[@theunimpressedbeetch]

They are so pretty!!! But Iyo is gorgeous!!!!!!

[@CedricThePlaystation]

I love how Iyo said she would be a water gym trainer and that Dakota said water would be a good fit for her because she literally did an underwater vignette….twice. I believe they still remember that. I hope someone would ask about that with the details in the future. Or better yet, incorporate that into the main roster. That would attract MILLIONS OF VIEWERS by turning her into an amphibious swamp monster.

[@wanderlustwarrior]

They look so gorgeous in their flashback photos!

[@moreblack]

Can't believe Iyo didn't mention Poppy as one of her favorite artists. They collabed alot on NXT

[@Whitehotforever1_]

Love iyo and Dakota so much hope they get a single push soon or damage control actually starts to control some damage 👍

[@boraolopez8308]

IYO is just so very amazingly gorgeous and her voice is just so beautifully soft u like her voice

[@Therealcrashbandicoot]

I hope that they stay together I love them 🥰

[@solomonogu4947]

Iyo's English is way better than I thought ❤

[@Loplex02]

Aghhhh I wore their shirt for Wrestlemania and this was my first one😭🥰🥰 I love them so much queens💅🏼💅🏼

[@cathycatsville67]

Io's response to that stupid racist was so badass 😆 definitely one of my favorite "fans get put in place" moments of all time

[@prasithoudomvilay8454]

Why is the racist fan was there in the first place and once she said that she was badass and split in front of that racist fan!

[@cathycatsville67]

@@prasithoudomvilay8454 you don't ask me 🤷‍♀️ i don't even understand why people are racist in the first place the whole concept was always stupid to me to begin with

[@texdoc89]

Well this setup last nights promo pretty well ahead of time lol, they've heard Bailey speak Japanese now 🤣

[@cho850]

Iyo is really funny and Dakota has a crazy vibe Great interview

[@Its_Sparkling]

that racist guy actually what i wanna say yesterday in our class cause our lesson is Types Of Discrimination + When you hear asian in other country you will think of china/chinese people, Iyo has slayed that interaction

[@NasirJones-cb4ei]

damn , they're really indoctrinating people in school now with that anti racist BS ? that's sad .

[@lordjdogg1213]

The Kairopractor is the coolest Women's finisher ever.

[@ShiningJudgment666]

Creative as well.

[@luiseduard095]

Both of them are so likeable. ❤

[@SuperFish73]

I don't know how I missed this. Dakota Kai is my favourite wrestler of all time & I just absolutely love Iyo Sky

[@apocalypsenow1871]

What a vibe those 2 are!! And Io is just stunning. What a cool gal!!

[@Shane-Flanagan]

Iyo is so cool. Could listen to her all day 😍

[@moereesekrustycreseofficia194]

Yes Iyo v Asuka for the women’s IC title at Mania…. I’m speaking this into existence✌🏾

[@EAprima]

I've been saying this ever since Iyo was back in Stardom.

[@brookswilliams5239]

There's a women's IC championship?

[@will4.0ofthethrone9]

@@brookswilliams5239 No there will be in the future and a U.S Title.

[@jaxsonschoening]

So good. Love them

[@muzammilshah94]

Iyo sky so freaking cuteeeee😂😂

[@jazztermedina4555]

I love the way when Io sky speak in English ❤

[@joshwent]

WWE needs to invest in ESL teachers. Superstars like Iyo are at the top of the game in the ring. If she could promo fluently she'd be a title holder on lock. And just think what other amazing international talent we're missing out on just because of the language barrier!

[@RingTheBelle]

Tay Melo talked in an interview with us that WWE has English teachers for their talent in PC!

[@joshwent]

@@RingTheBelle Glad to hear it! ❤️

[@Kiwi_Voodoo]

Dakota speaking & just randomly switching between kiwi & american accent was fantastic

[@step425046]

Io vs Asuka definitely needs to happen.

[@thomasmaher9360]

Fun interview

[@sawangwangchha9448]

These two are the cutestttt!!!! 🥰🥰

[@sensoine]

I love both of them even more

[@dominicgd2768]

Two of my favorite wrestlers ❤ They're amazing!

[@rustyarmendariz1584]

Io is totally a flying type trainer "Genius of the sky" & Dakota i see her as a poison type trainer.

[@RingTheBelle]

haha I also thought Iyo would say flying

[@DARIUSAA1]

THE GENIUS AND THE KING We are definitely not worthy but DS is, you go Glen CoCo!

[@ratedwwefan2]

ugh i just love them so much ❤