If WWE Is Letting Asuka Leave, It Doesn’t Feel Big Enough
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If this really is the end for Asuka, then WWE is letting the greatest women’s wrestler of all time walk out the door way too quietly.
Because right now, nothing about this feels as big as it should.
Did Asuka Just Leave?
At WWE Backlash this past Saturday, Asuka lost to IYO SKY. A big match, sure. But not one that screamed “final chapter.” Following the match, Asuka was suddenly emotional and hugged IYO before waving to the crowd.
Then came Monday Night RAW. No grand speech or a massive sendoff. Just a quiet moment backstage, a goodbye to IYO, and Asuka walking out of the building with her luggage. And that’s it.
There has been no clear explanation or official word. Just speculation, and a feeling that something bigger is happening underneath it all. Because if this really is goodbye, even temporarily, then we need to be honest about what Asuka actually is.
She’s not just great, she’s the greatest.
Asuka Is The GOAT
In my humble opinion, Asuka is not “one of.” Or “in the conversation.” She is the greatest. Asuka has had a tenured career outside of WWE, but let’s look at just her time under the WWE umbrella.
In NXT, Asuka was never beaten. She still holds an undefeated streak for the brand with over 149 consecutive victories. She was also the longest reigning champion in the brand’s history, holding the NXT Women’s Championship for 510 days, only to relinquish it when moving up to the main roster. Dominant.
On the main roster, Asuka became a three time Women’s Champion, a one time Women’s World Champion, a five time Women’s World Tag Team Champion and even was a double champion during one of the reigns.
Because of this, Asuka is a Triple Crown Champion and a Grand Slam Champion. She was also the first-ever female Royal Rumble winner and a holder of the Money in the Bank briefcase, as well as an Elimination Chamber winner — making her the first woman to ever win all three of those matches.
Plus, Asuka was the sole survivor in a Survivor Series match, a WarGames winner, the inaugural Mixed Match Challenge winner, the inaugural Women’s TLC match winner, and the inaugural Last Woman Standing match winner.
She also holds a number of records and accolades, including the fastest submission victory in WWE history. Asuka was named NXT Female Competitor of the Year in 2016 and 2017, as well as Overall Competitor of the Year in 2017. Alongside Kairi Sane, she won WWE Women’s Tag Team of the Year in 2019.
In 2021, WWE ranked her No. 5 on its “50 Greatest Women Superstars” list. She also competed in more matches than any other wrestler in 2020 and either won or held a championship every single year from 2016 through 2026, an incredible 11 consecutive years.
Asuka didn’t just win, she dominated. And if that isn’t a list of accomplishments for the G.O.A.T, then I don’t know what is.
Because when you talk about the all-time greats, names like Trish Stratus, Lita, Chyna, Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch, Bayley and Sasha Banks always come up, and rightfully so. They’re legends that changed the game in their respective eras.
Asuka was special and the second she showed up, you felt it. From her in-ring style, to her ever-changing looks, she brought a new level of uniqueness to WWE that we haven’t seen before. And WWE will never be able to replicate it.
This Doesn’t Feel Big Enough
While we don’t know if Asuka is really leaving for good, or just stepping back for the time being, it still doesn’t feel big enough. Why does it feel so quiet? Where’s the feeling that we’re watching the end of something historic?
Because this isn’t just another name taking time off. This is someone who helped redefine what women’s wrestling could look like on the biggest stage. And right now, it feels like it’s happening in the background.
In what should’ve been a WrestleMania match, Asuka and IYO were pushed to Backlash, lessening the impact of the match. But, maybe WWE has something bigger planned. If they don’t, then they’re risking letting one of the most unique, dominant, and important performers they’ve ever had just fade out of the picture.
And that shouldn’t happen. Because you can replace champions and build new stars, but you can’t replace what Asuka is. If this is goodbye—even for now—then WWE isn’t just losing a roster member.
They’re losing something they’ve never truly been able to replicate. And if you didn’t realize that before, you’re about to.
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