The Empress is back: Asuka's comeback tweet sets WWE universe ablaze
After more than a year away from
WWE
,
Asuka
made a thunderous return on WWE Raw and secured her place in the semi-finals of the Queen of the Ring tournament. Her return was not just a match, it was a clear statement.
Fans across the world are buzzing about what's next.
After her powerful tweet since the win, questions now arise: can she reclaim her throne? Is the Empress truly back to dominate once again?
Asuka's cryptic tweet sparks buzz
Just minutes after winning her qualifying match in Raw,
Asuka
buzzed up social media with a tweet that was a clear message. She wrote, "I wasn't gone. I was holding power inside. The fire never died, it's still alive. Now… It's time to burn again."
— WWEAsuka (@WWEAsuka)
This tweet excited all her fans, and it proved that though she was away from the WWE, her fighting spirit had never left.
Asuka had been out of
WWE
since May 2024 due to a knee injury. The last match she wrestled was at Backlash, where she and Kairi Sane lost the Women's Tag Team Championship to Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill. Since then, fans have waited patiently for her to return. When WWE announced on Raw that Asuka would compete in the Queens of the Ring qualifiers' fatal four-way match, the excitement of fans shot through the roofs.
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A comeback fueled by fire
In her comeback match, Asuka wrestled against
Stephanie Vaquer
, Raquel Rodriguez, and Ivy Nile in a high-stakes fatal four-way match. Despite her long absence, she looked sharp, determined, and dominant. Winning such a competitive match right after returning from a serious injury proves why she remains one of the most feared and respected superstars in the WWE locker room.
Asuka will now face
Alexa Bliss
in the Queen of the Ring semi-finals this Friday on SmackDown.
Both are former champions, and the winner of this match will head to the finals at Night of Champions. The winner of the finals will get a shot for the world championship at SummerSlam.
Also read:
Asuka's Life in Danger?: WWE Star Consult Police Over Disturbing Threat
Triple H
has often been praised for his creative decisions, especially with returning superstars. Now, fans are watching closely. Will he give Asuka the platform to shine again and possibly win the finals at SummerSlam? Now with the fire reignited inside her, the Empress is ready. The only question is will WWE let her burn brighter than ever?
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