WWE star Asuka's return to the ring 'not imminent' in 2025

Time of India

7 days ago

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WWE superstar Asuka, who was reportedly on the verge of making her long-awaited return to the ring, nearly a year after suffering a serious knee injury, has come up with a new backstage update.
This year, there was a growing interest in her eventual return. Sources suggested her comeback could happen as early as May 2025, after the Backlash event, but fresh insights suggest that the Empress of Tomorrow's return is not imminent in 2025.
Asuka's last WWE television appearance was in May 2024 at Backlash: France, where she and tag team partner Kairi Sane lost the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships to Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill.
Let's take a look at what fresh insights have emerged on the appearance of Asuka and when fans can expect her return to WWE.
WWE star Asuka
's return is not happening soon in 2025
It's been almost a year since
WWE star Asuka
last appeared on WWE television, and while anticipation for her return is building, it seems fans will have to wait a while longer before The Empress of Tomorrow steps back into the ring.
According to a new report from
Fightful Select
, internal creative discussions regarding Asuka's comeback have been taking place in recent months, but her return is still considered 'not imminent.'
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WWE insiders were reportedly taken aback by how early storyline ideas were being discussed, with some creative pitches hinting at a possible return of Asuka in early 2025. Sources suggest that Asuka's return is not happening this year as she has yet to receive medical clearance to return.
This has also been reported by
PWUnlimited
on X, stating, "Asuka has been out of action since last summer. Even though creative plans were brought up for her earlier this year, there have been no "imminent" plans for an Asuka return in recent months."
Earlier,
PWNexus
reported that Asuka's return could take place following the
Backlash premium live event
on May 10. But, it seems that her return is not possible at this moment, keeping her fans waiting for her next television appearance.
It is to be noted that Asuka is still listed on WWE's Raw roster and remains affiliated with the Damage CTRL faction. However, the group itself has struggled with injury setbacks, including Kairi Sane and Dakota Kai, casting doubt on whether the faction will remain intact upon Asuka's return.
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Despite her absence, the former multi-time champion remains one of the most celebrated and dynamic performers of WWE. However, it is anticipated that her return will surely create a huge buzz, shaking up the women's division with a surprising comeback.
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