More details have emerged regarding Asuka and her status within WWE following Backlash.
The former Women’s Champion lost to IYO SKY at the May 9 Premium Live Event. The end of the match saw SKY block the mist and hit her mentor turned rival with a moonsault to pick up the win. After the match, an emotional Asuka and SKY embraced each other. Shortly afterwards, Asuka made her way out of the ring and up the ramp while waving to the fans.
With the likes of John Cena, AJ Styles and seemingly Brock Lesnar all calling time on their careers, there was heavy speculation that Asuka could be next. The alternative theory was The Empress was set to depart the company immediately. The aforementioned speculations were only further fuelled when members of the roster posted pictures of Asuka on social media accounts, implying that the Raw star was set to exit.
More Details On Asuka & WWE Contract
In a follow-up report by Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select, the belief is that Asuka has not wrestled her final match in WWE. The report also speaks about The Empress’ popularity backstage, along with how reliable the Japanese veteran has been while signed to WWE.
In regards to Asuka’s contract, the former Women’s Champion signed a new deal back in 2024, which is believed to be a 5-year deal, given most contracts were that length at that time.
Prior to the Backlash match, Asuka’s ally Kairi Sane was released from her contract. With Sane conflicted over choosing Asuka or SKY in storyline, many fans expressed frustration over this not being paid off before Sane left the promotion. Fightful adds that this was also a frustration within the company, but it is unknown if Asuka also expressed these.
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