The planned match between Asuka and IYO SKY for WrestleMania 42 is now in question, with a final decision still pending.

According to Dave Meltzer in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the bout was previously listed internally by WWE but was notably absent when the full WrestleMania lineup was officially revealed on ESPN earlier this week. As it stands, night two currently features six matches, leaving uncertainty over whether the company will add another.

“Last week that match was listed on the internal lineup but not yet announced. Asuka did a taped interview on Raw on 4/6 to build the match. Sky put a photo of Allegiant Stadium on her social media teasing it. On 4/7, when they announced both nights lineups on ESPN, the match was not there and the Sunday show only had six matches left. At press time, we were told it is up in the air and I guess this basically depends on how long they want the show to go and how much time is allotted for the six matches. There is a plan, and it may not even be the backup plan but the plan, to save the match for Backlash on 5/9. But we were told this decision is still up in the air.”

One major factor affecting the situation is the status of Nikki Bella. If she is not medically cleared following her recent injury, WWE may alter its plans for the Women’s Tag Team Championship match. In that scenario, The Kabuki Warriors could be inserted into the bout, which would remove Asuka from a potential singles match against SKY altogether.

Despite the uncertainty, both competitors have already taken steps to build anticipation for the match. Asuka delivered a taped promo on the April 6 episode of WWE RAW, while SKY teased her involvement by posting an image of the WrestleMania venue online.

WrestleMania 42 is scheduled for April 18 and 19 at Allegiant Stadium. Meanwhile, WWE Backlash on May 9 at Amalie Arena remains a potential landing spot for the match if it does not take place at WrestleMania.

For now, the status of Asuka vs. IYO SKY remains unresolved, with WWE still weighing its options based on timing, match length, and overall card structure.

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