Asuka firmly denied reports that she has left the company (Image Credits: WWE.com)
This was further fueled after the situation continued on the May 11 episode of WWE RAW. Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news , check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule . She even revealed the real reason behind her long absence from WWE TV. As of now, there is no confirmed date for Asuka’s return to WWE programming or the ring.
Join conversation Share your thoughts in the comments Be respectful · TOI community guidelines WWE commentary also acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding Asuka, as Michael Cole stated that Asuka’s future was “currently up in the air” during the May 11 RAW, which only added to the questions surrounding her next move. Former WWE Women’s Champion Asuka has put an end to all the speculation after she reportedly shut down exit rumors from the company. The former WWE Women’s Champion addressed the speculation directly on social media after a fan asked whether reports suggesting she had left WWE were false. The fan asked if Asuka was simply taking a break rather than leaving the company. The question actually arose months after Asuka stepped away from WWE television following an emotional stretch that had fans wondering whether they had just watched the end of her run. However, responding to this query, the former Women’s Champion cleared the speculation, stating that she has not quit the company and does not plan to do so soon. Former WWE Women’s Champion Asuka has shut down rumors of her leaving the company after she addressed them directly on social media after a fan asked if Asuka was simply taking a break rather than leaving the company. The clarification comes several months after Asuka’s emotional WWE storyline following her match against IYO SKY at Backlash in May. After losing the bout, Asuka embraced SKY, creating the impression that the moment could have been a farewell, which prompted the fans to speculate about her leaving the company. It seemed that Asuka was passing the torch to IYO SKY during RAW, with Asuka telling SKY she would see her later before walking away. However, now it is clear that she is not leaving the company anytime soon. Asuka addressed the same on her social media account, stating, “I haven’t left the group. I haven’t quit. Asuka’s absence was connected to a personal matter, and her latest response suggests that she still considers herself part of WWE. Her latest statement does, however, make it clear that her current absence should not be interpreted as a WWE departure. Fans will have to wait for the former WWE Women’s Champion’ss next appearance in the ring. Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.
Asuka appeared in a backstage segment with IYO SKY and spoke about being proud of her before the two embraced.