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Newsweek
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
WWE Superstar Asuka In-Ring Return Update: Report
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Asuka remains one of the most popular Superstars on the WWE roster, with an exciting presentation, incredible in-ring ability, and multiple memorable title reigns. Asuka is just a Wrestlemania main event away from completing WWE. — Alastair McKenzie🏴 (@mckenzieas93V2) November 20, 2023 Unfortunately, Asuka has been missing from WWE television since she suffered a knee injury in May 2024, which forced her to drop out of the Queen of the Ring tournament. More Pro Wrestling: Former AEW Wrestler To Make WWE In-Ring Debut Needless to say, fans have been chomping at the bit for The Empress of Tomorrow to come back, especially after her fellow Kabuki Warrior, Kairi Sane, recently returned from injury. Now, there has been an update regarding Asuka's return. And fans will be disappointed. HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 11: Kairi Sane and Asuka enter the ring during WWE Monday Night RAW at Toyota Center on March 11, 2024 in Houston, Texas. HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 11: Kairi Sane and Asuka enter the ring during WWE Monday Night RAW at Toyota Center on March 11, 2024 in Houston, Texas. Alex BierensAccording to a report from Fightful Select, Asuka is still sidelined and won't be making her in-ring return anytime soon. Additionally, it was expected that Asuka would be out up until WrestleMania 41 and had no creative plans for her. That being said, there have been discussions regarding her creative plans in recent months, although that doesn't mean she will be returning soon. More Pro Wrestling: Legendary Wrestling Announcer Jim Ross To Undergo Surgery While Asuka is most recognized today for her time in WWE today, she was a prominent figure on the independent scene, particularly in Japan. She appeared in well-known promotions like Pro Wrestling Wave, Smash, DDT Pro-Wrestling, All Japan Pro Wrestling, and Reina Joshi Puroresu. In 2015, Asuka made her debut in WWE NXT, becoming the second Japanese woman signed to WWE since Bull Nakano. She would quickly win the NXT Women's Championship before moving to the main roster. On the main roster, Asuka went on an undefeated run that included the 2018 Women's Royal Rumble. The streak eventually ended at 914 days when she faced Charlotte Flair at WrestleMania 34. More Pro Wrestling: Pro Wrestling Legend Jim Ross Shares Major Surgery Update Since then, Asuka continued to be one of the top-performing wrestlers in WWE, quickly establishing herself as one of the best female wrestlers in the history of the company if not the world. Asuka would go on to further establish her greatness as a member of the Kabuki Warriors with Kairi Sane and Damage CTRL with Bayley, Dakota Kai, Iyo Sky, and Sane. In WWE, Asuka has taken home the WWE Women's Championship three times, the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship, the NXT Women's Championship, and the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship four times with Kairi Sane (twice), Charlotte Flair (once), and Alexa Bliss (once). Additionally, Asuka has won the 2018 Women's Royal Rumble and the 2020 Women's Money in the Bank. More Pro Wrestling: WWE Superstar Zoey Stark Shares Major Injury Update Bryan Danielson Makes Surprise Wrestling Appearance Amid AEW Hiatus For more WWE and professional wrestling news, head on over to Newsweek Sports.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE star Asuka's return to the ring 'not imminent' in 2025
(Image via X/@knwrestling) 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.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like [Click Here] - 2025 Top Trending Search - Local network access Esseps Learn More Undo 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. Also Read : Asuka set for WWE return after year-long injury break, Fans await surprise comeback - The Times of India 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. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE Raw May 26: Kairi Sane scores a surprise victory over a returning Liv Morgan
Kairi Sane put herself back into the spotlight after a huge win over Liv Morgan on Monday Night Raw. The match may not have had any titles or briefcases on the line, but the story around it and the result itself said a lot. With WWE building towards the Women's Money in the Bank ladder match, Sane's victory couldn't have come at a better time. Liv Morgan returned to television after taking time off to shoot her upcoming film in Japan. Her comeback was kept under wraps, which made the moment even more dramatic as she surprised Dominik Mysterio backstage. That led to an awkward scene with Roxanne Perez, who had recently been welcomed into Judgment Day by Finn Balor. Morgan didn't get into a full argument, but she made it clear that she was back with goals. She wanted the Money in the Bank briefcase. But on her way there, she had to face Kairi Sane. Kairi Sane proves she's not done yet The match was physical and intense. Morgan came out strong with her usual high-energy offence, even hitting a sunset flip powerbomb to the floor. But Sane refused to stay down. She fought back with hard chops, fast strikes, and sharp counters. Even when Morgan landed a diving codebreaker, Sane kicked out at two. Finally… I won!!!!!!!It's all thanks to your support.💎#WWERaw Just when it looked like Morgan might take control with her finisher, Roxanne Perez ran to ringside. Instead of helping, her presence sparked an argument with Raquel Rodriguez. The distraction was all Sane needed. She caught Morgan in a quick roll-up and snatched the win. The loss left Morgan furious. She blamed Rodriguez for not keeping Perez away, while Rodriguez pointed fingers at Perez. The rift between all three women is only getting bigger. Meanwhile, this win might be the start of a big rise for Sane. Since her return, she's been part of a Money in the Bank qualifier match, which she lost to Rhea Ripley. However, she's picked up a major win on her own against a main-event talent like Liv Morgan. The Money in the Bank qualifiers have featured a 'one-last-chance' match in the previous years, and Kairi Sane might end up booking her spot in that match if the same happens this year. For Liv Morgan, it's back to the drawing board. For Kairi Sane, this could be the push fans have been waiting for.
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Zoey Stark injury update: WWE star could be out for rest of 2025
WWE Superstar Zoey Stark has reportedly suffered a serious knee injury during this week's Monday Night RAW and may be sidelined for the rest of 2025. The 31-year-old was part of a high-stakes Triple Threat match to qualify for the Women's Money in the Bank ladder match when the unfortunate incident occurred. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The match featured Stark, Rhea Ripley, and a returning Kairi Sane. Midway through the bout, Stark attempted a missile dropkick on Sane but landed awkwardly, jamming her surgically repaired knee. The visible distress on her face prompted officials to immediately intervene and escort her backstage for medical attention. Surgery likely as injury raises concerns Initial reports indicate that Stark may require knee surgery once again, echoing her 2021 injury which also kept her out for months. Fightful Select's Sean Ross Sapp has reported that WWE is preparing to be without Stark for the remainder of the calendar year. This sentiment has been echoed by Dr. Chris Featherstone and other backstage insiders. Following the incident, Stark took to social media to thank fans for their support. 'What hurts more than my knee is knowing I won't be able to perform for all of you for a while,' she wrote on X. 'As the saying goes, the comeback is greater than the setback.' WWE veteran Dutch Mantell weighed in on the incident during his podcast, suggesting that Kairi Sane may have been responsible for the mistimed spot. 'There's no way to adjust once you're in the air… the adjustment has to come from the one taking the move,' he said, pointing fingers at Sane. While not officially confirmed, reports also suggest that Stark was originally scheduled to take the fall in the match. Her removal prompted a shift in plans, with Rhea Ripley pinning Kairi Sane to win the bout. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Wrestling Observer's Bryan Alvarez revealed that the second half of the match had to be called on the fly, which saw Sane unexpectedly taking the pinfall despite her recent return. Zoey Stark made her WWE debut in 2021, quickly rising through the ranks in NXT and later the main roster. Her pairing with Io Shirai (now Iyo Sky) led to a successful run as NXT Women's Tag Team Champions before her initial knee injury. This latest setback comes at a crucial time in her career and could impact WWE's ongoing plans in the women's division. While no official statement has been made regarding the severity of her injury, fans and superstars alike are rallying behind Stark, wishing her a speedy recovery.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kairi Sane returns to WWE Raw, IYO SKY sends a sweet message
IYO SKY and Kairi Sane (Image via WWE) Kairi Sane is back in WWE after a long break due to injury. She returned on this week's episode of Monday Night Raw and took part in a Triple Threat match to qualify for the Women's Money in the Bank ladder match. It was her first match since December 2023, and even though she didn't win, fans were excited to see her back. In the match, Kairi faced Rhea Ripley and Zoey Stark. Unfortunately, Stark got injured during the match after a bad landing from a dropkick. Because of that, she had to leave, and the match had to change in the moment. Kairi had to quickly adjust and finish the match with Ripley. In the end, Rhea Ripley pinned Kairi to win. IYO SKY shares sweet message after Kairi Sane's return After the show, former tag team partner IYO SKY posted a warm message on social media to welcome Kairi Sane back. The two used to be part of the group Damage CTRL and have a long history together, going back to their wrestling days in Japan. IYO SKY wrote on X (formerly Twitter): 'Welcome back!!! @KAIRI_official 🙌🏻🙌🏻✨✨' This simple but touching message made fans smile. Many people still remember how strong their team was and how much respect they had for each other. Even though Damage CTRL has not been seen on WWE TV lately and Dakota Kai has been released, the friendship between IYO and Kairi is clearly still strong. Their bond was built during their early wrestling careers in STARDOM, a Japanese women's wrestling company. Later, they became a team in WWE and were seen as one of the most exciting duos in the women's division. Now, fans are wondering what's next. Could WWE reunite IYO and Kairi as a team? Or could they be set for a future match against each other? Either way, the support from IYO made it clear that Kairi is still respected by top talent in WWE. Kairi Sane's future looks bright While this return match did not end in victory, Kairi looked strong and focused in the ring. She showed she was ready to compete again. Her ability to adjust during an unexpected situation showed how skilled and professional she is. It was a strong reminder of what Kairi Sane brings to WWE. She is experienced, skilled, and has a powerful presence in the ring. Her return also adds more depth to WWE's women's division, which continues to grow stronger. Rhea Ripley qualifies for Money in the Bank Ladder Match: Raw highlights, May 19, 2025 With fans cheering her return and wrestlers like IYO SKY standing by her, Kairi's comeback could lead to big things. Now, all eyes will be on what the Pirate Princess does next in WWE. Also Read: "I won't be able to perform"- Zoey Starks' first remarks after suffering major injury on WWE RAW Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
