Damage CTRL’s has been a successful stable that has went through multiple changes but Iyo Sky and Dakota Kai have remained constant. Iyo Sky has continued to dominate the women’s division and is the Women’s World Champion. At the same time, Dakota Kai has been involved in mid-card singles action since her return.
Apart from their professional success their personal life has remained hidden. This article explores the personal lives of Iyo Sky and Dakota Kai, who, what’s guessed and why it matters along while maintaining a respectful distance from the boundaries they’ve set for personal and professional lives.
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Professional Background of both the superstars
Iyo Sky:
Sky, formerly known as Io Shirai, made her name on the Japanese wrestling scene, where she became one of the promotion’s most famous stars. She is known for her bravery and good technical skills, which quickly gained her the ranks in NXT after signing with WWE. She captured the NXT Women’s Championship on the developmental brand. Her change came with a new friendship with Bayley and Dakota Kai to form Damage CTRL. Iyo is a former WWE Women’s Champion and the current Women’s World Champion. She has become an important personality in WWE’s women’s division.
Dakota Kai:
Kai is from New Zealand and began her WWE journey in the Mae Young Classic before she became popular in NXT. She is respected for her unique personality, speed, and storytelling skills through action. Her change into a more harsh character led to arguments and matches, including an important bond with Tegan Nox that was broken. Since joining the Bayley and Iyo Sky in Damage CTRL, Kai has maintained her appearance as good. Although she faced injury, she returned and remains one of the most highly respected people.
Personal Lives of Iyo Sky and Dakota Kai
Iyo Sky:
The current Women’s World Champion has largely kept her private life away from the media, but fans know since her time in Japan. Rumours circulated about a possible romantic relationship with NJPW wrestler, Takaaki Watanabe aka Evil. While neither confirmed an engagement, rumours went online when both were seen together, not in wrestling appearances. She was also in a relationship with Kazushige Nosawa prior to that.
Since joining WWE, Iyo has avoided discussing her personal life amd according to reports she is currently single. Her social media appearance focuses heavily on her professional, travel, and fitness routine, making her wish to keep personal matters away from the public.
Dakota Kai:
Dakota Kai is known for not being in a constant public appearance and is even more hidden when it comes to her personal life. Unlike some of her friends, she rarely shares anything about romantic relationships or family matters. In past interviews, Dakota’s made it clear she likes to keep work and personal life apart. Advising that her mental health and peace of mind depends on this clear boundary. This style has only added, as fans guess about her life behind the camera, though she has never given the public reason to feel worried about that information. She rarely shares content that gives her values.
She decided to break the boundary by revealing Eddy Thorpe as her partner via Thorpe’s Instagram account. Kai went public with the relationship by sharing some pictures on Instagram on Thorpe’s 34th birthday. Her partner is currently in WWE NXT. She was previously rumored to be dating Shayna Baszler.
Public Image and Privacy
Damage CTRL members, Iyo Sky and Dakota Kai’s decision to keep things as much private as possible increases curiosity among fans. Iyo’s and Dakota’s have both clearly drawn a line between character and reality, creating an identity that fans want to know more about. This is beyond the ring, where many fans try to reveal the real people behind the characters.
Although many of these, both women have remained sure about maintaining privacy separate from the public. Dakota from Damage CTRL talked about the struggles of being a public figure, while trying to keep personal things of her life secret.
Iyo, though not revealing in interviews, makes careful use of social media, only revealing what is connected with her brand and current projects. They prove fame and personal boundaries are different, and their decisions have largely been respected by all.
Conclusion
Iyo Sky and Dakota Kai have shared impressive careers within WWE, particularly in roles in Damage CTRL. While their journeys are well described and celebrated, their private lives stay largely out of public and intentional. Iyo’s history remains mostly private, with her current focus in the ring. Dakota proves you can reach the top without losing your boundaries. Fans may be curious, but their actions remind us that, despite fan interest, personal boundaries still matter.
Vijay Suyal