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Time of India
5 days ago
- 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
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
3 WWE accolades Trish Stratus can win in the modern era
Trish Stratus still has some accolades missing from her illustrious resume. Trish Stratus is one of the biggest names in the history of women's wrestling. The former Diva of the Decade has paved the way for future generations and proved herself as a true trailblazer and accomplished WWE superstar. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Not only that, but Stratus has returned to WWE on numerous occasions and has shown that she can still go toe-to-toe with the stars of the current roster. Moreover, Stratus came back to WWE in 2023 for an extended run that lasted for months. Should she decide to do that re-run again in the future, her goal could be to etch accolades that she did not win in WWE during her active years or previous appearances. Here are the three top accolades that Trish Stratus can win if she returns to WWE for another extended tenure: 3. WWE Women's Tag Team Championships The WWE Women's Tag Team Championships were introduced years after Trish Stratus retired from the ring as a full-time competitor. Despite that, she was involved in a tag team title match after WrestleMania 39. Stratus filled in for her best friend, Lita, to team up with Becky Lynch. However, if she returns to WWE for another run, this time it could be a full-fledged run with the tag gold, possibly with Lita or a top star of today's roster. One choice for her could be Tiffany Stratton, with whom she last teamed up and emerged victorious at the 2025 WWE Elimination Chamber PLE against Nia Jax and Candice LeRae. 2. Money in the Bank Trish Stratus got to compete in her first Money in the Bank ladder match back in 2023, but she was unsuccessful in capturing the briefcase. With some experience now under her belt, she could resurface in WWE and compete in the ladder match, potentially winning the match. This could add a missing accolade to her resume and pave an easy path for her to another WWE Women's Championship reign. 1. Secondary WWE Women's Championship Another new opportunity was introduced for the WWE women's division in the modern era. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now That was secondary Women's titles for the division, i.e, the Intercontinental and United States Championships. Trish Stratus is a seven-time Women's Champion, and she can add an 8th title to her resume. However, this time it could be one of the new titles introduced for the WWE landscape should she make her return to in-ring action again. Also read:
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE Backlash 2025 predictions: 3 reasons Becky Lynch could dethrone Lyra Valkyria for her title
Image via WWE Becky Lynch is set to challenge Lyra Valkyria in a huge title match after betraying her on the RAW after WrestleMania 41 . Becky Lynch made her thunderous return to WWE at WrestleMania 41 after a year of absence. She was Lyra Valkyria's replacement partner to face Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships. The duo won the titles at the show, but lost them back on the RAW after WrestleMania. Right after that, Lynch shocked everyone by attacking Valkyria, the woman who looked up to her as an idol. The Man revealed herself to be the attacker of Lyra's original partner at WrestleMania 41, Bayley, and claimed that she would not have won at Mania without her. Following a heated exchange, Valkyria offered a WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship match to Lynch, which she accepted. With the match official for WWE Backlash, here are three reasons Becky Lynch could beat the champion for her title: 3. Set up a rubber match between the duo Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like El Oro: AI guru Andrew Ng recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Aroun... Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Becky Lynch and Lyra Valkyria are no strangers to each other inside the squared circle. The duo collided against each other back at the 2023 NXT Halloween Havoc Week One. To the surprise of many, Valkyria dethroned Lynch and won the NXT Women's Championship. The Man could get her revenge by beating her for the IC title at WWE Backlash. This win could bring their score to 1-1 and possibly set up another blockbuster match between them at a later PLE. 2. Lyra Valkyria's run has been lackluster Lyra Valkyria has been making waves ever since being called up to the main roster back in 2024. Despite making history by becoming the first-ever WWE Women's Intercontinental Champion, Valkyria's run has not garnered much attention. Therefore, WWE could decide to take the title off her and move in a new direction with Becky Lynch as the champion. 1. Becky Lynch's star power could elevate the legacy of the title There is no denying that Becky Lynch is one of the biggest WWE superstars of the modern era. The Man is a marquee attraction and commands star power like no other. With the WWE Women's Intercontinental title relatively new in the landscape, the company can capitalize on this title match set for WWE Backlash. Lynch dethroning Lyra Valkyria for the title could bring major attention to the belt. Moreover, her run as the new champion could elevate its legacy and make it an important championship in WWE. Also read: WWE megastar CM Punk featured in SyFy's 'Revival' series trailer
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Asuka set for WWE return after year-long injury break, Fans await surprise comeback
Image via WWE WWE superstar Asuka is reportedly on the verge of making her long-awaited return to the ring, nearly a year after suffering a serious knee injury. The decorated performer, known as the 'Empress of Tomorrow,' last appeared on WWE television 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. It was later revealed that Asuka had been wrestling through a knee issue leading into the match, an injury that eventually required surgery and extensive rehabilitation. As a result, she missed several high-profile events over the past year, including WrestleMania 41. WWE officials have kept her status under wraps, but multiple sources now indicate her return could happen as early as May 2025. WWE keeping comeback plans under wraps Reports from PWNexus have suggested that Asuka's return could take place following the Backlash premium live event on May 10. WWE is believed to be taking a cautious approach with her recovery, avoiding any official statements to preserve the surprise element that often accompanies her reappearances. Interestingly, Asuka's name appeared in a teaser clip from Netflix's upcoming behind-the-scenes series WWE Unreal, where an early draft of the WrestleMania 41 match card showed her listed for the show. Although she wasn't ultimately cleared to perform, the mention suggests the company had been preparing for a potential comeback months in advance. WWE: Unreal | Official Teaser | Netflix Fightful Select reported earlier this year that creative plans, including a tag team match were discussed for her return but weren't implemented due to timing. It's unclear if WWE still intends to go that route or pivot to a solo storyline. 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. During her absence, Asuka also spoke out on fan safety concerns, saying WWE and parent company TKO were taking measures to ensure her well-being at live events. The comment sparked discussions around wrestler safety, and drew support from fans across the globe. With May already here and Backlash approaching, all eyes are on WWE's programming as speculation grows. Will Asuka make a surprise return? The WWE Universe is watching, and waiting.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Becky Lynch set to compete in a huge title match at WWE Backlash 2025
Image via WWE Becky Lynch has a chance to win a major championship at her second WWE PLE after coming back, much like she did at her first one. The wrestling world was eagerly awaiting to see Becky Lynch make her return to WWE since May 2024. The Man finally came around at WrestleMania 41 and teamed up with Lyra Valkyria to dethrone Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez to win the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships. However, they quickly lost it back to Morgan and Rodriguez on the following RAW, leading to Lynch snapping and attacking Valkyria in the process. The Man came to this week's edition of RAW taking place at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri to explain her actions and got herself a huge title match. Becky Lynch made an interesting revelation in her bid to get a title match Becky Lynch came out on this week's edition of Monday Night RAW to explain her actions from last week and the reason for double-crossing someone who looked up to her, Lyra Valkyria. The Man started by first making a surprise revelation. She claimed to be the one to attack Bayley one night before her scheduled match at WrestleMania 41. The former WWE Women's Champion revealed that Bayley had launched multiple attacks on her since 2019. Lynch claimed that Bayley never apologized to her, and it was time for her payback. Moreover, she openly claimed that Lyra Valkyria would have never been able to win the tag team championships with Bayley at WrestleMania 41. The current WWE Women's Intercontinental Champion came out to confront The Man. Lyra Valkyria revealed that everyone warned her about Becky Lynch, but she always looked up to her. The heated argument escalated between them until Valkyria came into the ring, and Lynch began to leave. Just then, Valkyria challenged her to a match at WWE Backlash and offered to put her IC title on the line. Lynch accepted, and the two brawled until Becky Lynch retreated through the crowd. The last time Lyra Valkyria and Becky Lynch battled was in WWE NXT, where Valkyria dethroned her for the NXT Women's Championship. With their match set in stone for Backlash, it will be interesting to see if she can retain her title. Also read: WWE RAW Results & Highlights (4/28/25): Seth Rollins makes Sami Zayn suffer, new Backlash matches announced and more
