The former Raw Women’s Champion Asuka wasn’t seen on WWE television since last year’s Money In The Bank pay-per-view due to her arm injury. Now, we got an update about her in-ring return to WWE.
According to the Andrew Zarian of The Mat Men podcast, The Empress of Tomorrow Asuka might be on her way back to WWE. He believes that Asuka “should be cleared now” for a return to the company. If this reports are accurate, then it could be the better time as the company is heading into WrestleMania season and she could as more star power to strengthen their women’s division.
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With WWE Royal Rumble 2022 approaching, Asuka could be the one of the surprise entrants if she has been cleared to compete. She also the first ever winner of the Women’s Royal Rumble and there’s is a possibility that she can win it for the second time.