The conflicting reports about Asuka are really hard to fathom following Backlash. One source says she’s “out indefinitely for personal reasons” (BSN) which would be totally understandable given the way her friend Kairi Sane was cut in the middle of their program. Another says multiple people in WWE stated she hasn’t wrestled her last match for them, she’s highly popular with the talent and the staff, and that she’s been praised repeatedly for her ability to work with whatever gets thrown her way. (FF) Until we get a statement from Kanako Urai herself on what her future is, nobody really has any clue at all.
Coincidentally enough AJ Styles said this on Instagram: “I don’t know the facts, but I know Asuka will be a Hall of Famer.” Presumably he meant WWE HOF but she belongs in any wrestling hall of fame ever.
Jake Hager is returning to pro wrestling for WWC Aniversario 53 on June 27th.
Here’s the advertised card for Raw tonight. (WWE)
- Jacob Fatu will take part in a Roman Reigns Acknowledgment Ceremony
- Oba Femi Open Challenge continues
- Street Profits (Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins) & Joe Hendry vs. The Vision (Bron Breakker, Logan Paul, & Austin Theory)
- Women’s Tag Team Champions Brie Bella & Paige will respond to The Judgment Day
In this interview Thekla talks about establishing herself in the United States: “It took me a long time to find a place where I feel most comfortable, and that is fortunately not tied to a physical place. It was tough in Austria; it was always a fun time. Being in Japan, it was a tough time, but also challenging and very, very fun. And now the States, I’m kind of a baby here. I’ve only been here roughly a year. I’d say the States has been very good to me. And I’ve had a great run so far. So maybe the States are the king.”
