WWE Raw star IYO SKY and NXT’s newly arrived powerhouse Naraku have announced their marriage, turning a long-standing private relationship into a monumental personal and professional milestone. The couple confirmed the news on May 17, 2026, sharing a joint statement and wedding photos on social media directly following a broadcast of the Japanese documentary series Jounetsu Tairiku, which officially disclosed their relationship to the public.
The announcement marks a rare look into the personal lives of two of Japan's most successful wrestling exports. Under their previous names of Io Shirai and EVIL, the two had reportedly been together for several years and were engaged as far back as 2015 during their time rising through the ranks of the Japanese wrestling scene. Despite their high profiles, they kept their relationship strictly confidential while competing in different promotions across the globe.
✨ Mr and Mrs ✨@151012EVIL & @Iyo_SkyWWE pic.twitter.com/eTUiHTU3iC
— IYO SKY (@Iyo_SkyWWE) May 17, 2026
In a follow-up interview detailing the timing of the announcement, SKY explained that the decision to share the news now was directly tied to them finally becoming colleagues under the same corporate umbrella. Naraku recently wrapped up a historic fifteen-year tenure with New Japan Pro-Wrestling, where he was a former IWGP Heavyweight Champion, before signing with WWE in April 2026. He made his dominant NXT in-ring debut on May 12, defeating Lince Dorado and immediately establishing himself under his new moniker.
The couple's joint statement reflected on their parallel journeys from Japan to the United States, expressing a deep sense of fate and joy at finally sharing the same stage across the ocean. They noted that as husband and wife, they will support each other in their daily lives, while as WWE Superstars, they intend to share both the lonely darkness and the glory, pushing each other to achieve even greater heights.
With SKY currently operating as one of the premier anchors of the Raw women's division—coming off a victory over Asuka at Backlash on May 9—and Naraku quickly ascending the ranks in NXT, the newlywed couple stands as one of the most powerful pairings in the industry. As they transition into this next chapter of their lives, the wrestling community has showered the veteran performers with widespread congratulations.