Popular WWE Faction Officially Breaks Up
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WWE has officially confirmed the end of the Damage CTRL faction. The group's split was acknowledged on the June 23rd edition of Monday Night Raw.
Damage CTRL, formed at SummerSlam 2022, was a dominant force in WWE's women's division. The original trio of Bayley, IYO SKY, and Dakota Kai immediately targeted the top stars, with Kai and SKY capturing the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship twice.
The faction expanded in late 2023, adding Asuka and Kairi Sane (The Kabuki Warriors), who also won the tag team titles. The group's most significant storyline saw them turn on their leader, Bayley, after she won the 2024 Royal Rumble. This led to a marquee match at WrestleMania 40, where Bayley defeated IYO SKY to win the WWE Women's Championship.
Following WrestleMania, the group slowly dissolved due to injuries and Dakota Kai's release from WWE. This confirmation follows recent reports that the group had been quietly disbanded. The faction had been together for nearly three years.
Several factors contributed to the group's end. Asuka was out of action with an injury for over a year, and Kai was released from her WWE contract during that time.
Triple H starts the show during Monday Night RAW at Intuit Dome on January 6, 2025 in Inglewood, California.
Triple H starts the show during Monday Night RAW at Intuit Dome on January 6, 2025 in Inglewood, California.
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Asuka has recently returned to WWE television. She has won two consecutive matches to advance to the finals of the Queen of the Ring tournament.
WWE's On-Screen Acknowledgement
During a backstage segment on Raw, Women's World Champion IYO SKY approached Asuka. She congratulated her former partner on her recent success.
SKY noted that if Asuka wins the tournament, they could face each other at SummerSlam. This was something they had discussed while in Damage CTRL.
Asuka's response was blunt and confirmed the group's status. She reminded SKY that they are no longer in Damage CTRL.
This dialogue was the first time WWE has acknowledged the faction's end on television. It signals a new direction for the former members.
Other Damage CTRL Members Move On
Another former member of the group was also in action on Raw. Bayley unsuccessfully challenged Becky Lynch for the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship.
Asuka is now focused on the Queen of the Ring tournament finals at Night of Champions. A victory would earn her a world title match at SummerSlam in August in New Jersey.
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