Major Update on Asuka Amid Rumors of a Damage CTRL Reunion on Raw

Asuka could make her return sooner than expected as per some recent positive reports on her injury status.

Major Update on Asuka Amid Rumors of a Damage CTRL Reunion on Raw

Asuka (via WWE)

Asuka has remained absent from WWE television since May of last year, following a knee injury sustained at Backlash in France. Reports at the time indicated that the former Women’s Champion had suffered a torn ACL. Since then, no significant updates emerged until now. Recent reports suggest that The Empress of Tomorrow could be in line for a return, possibly sooner than expected.

According to WrestleVotes, WWE is hopeful that the Japanese star will return to programming by the end of this year. While that timeline still leaves a few months of recovery, it’s a positive development considering initial reports suggested Asuka could be out for the entirety of 2025. This update brings good news for her fans, as it now seems likely that the former Women’s Champion could be back in action before the year ends.

Moreover, there have been ongoing rumors that WWE was planning to reunite Damage CTRL on Monday Night Raw. IYO SKY currently holds the Women’s World Championship, while Kairi Sane recently made her return to the company. With Dakota Kai having been released, Asuka’s return remains the final piece needed to complete the group’s revival.

In recent years, Survivor Series has become a prime stage for major returns in WWE. As such, Asuka could potentially make her comeback during the build-up to this year’s event, possibly getting involved in the Women’s WarGames Match. As such, it will be interesting to see what WWE has planned for The Empress of Tomorrow upon her return.

Asuka was recently spotted with IYO SKY and Kairi Sane

While Damage CTRL may be inactive on the Monday Night Raw roster at the moment, its members have continued to interact outside of WWE. Recently, The Empress of Tomorrow shared a photo with her bandmates IYO SKY and Kairi Sane, fueling speculation about a potential reunion ahead of the expected timeline.

Asuka
Asuka (via WWE)

Taking to Instagram, the former Women’s Champion shared a photo of herself hanging out with SKY and Sane at a cafe. While the location of the picture remains unknown, it marked the trio’s first public meetup in a long time. The post has sparked excitement among fans, fueling hopes for a potential Damage CTRL reunion in WWE.

Furthermore, the Japanese superstar remains very active on social media, frequently sharing updates on her recovery journey. Recently, she posted several Instagram stories from the gym, suggesting that she may have quietly begun preparing for her WWE return.

Asuka takes a hilarious dig at Bayley on social media

Asuka and Bayley have shared a unique relationship in WWE, being both fierce rivals and close friends. They have battled each other in the ring and teamed up as part of Damage CTRL. Highlighting their bond, The Empress of Tomorrow recently took a playful jab at The Role Model on her social media.

Bayley and Asuka
Bayley and Asuka [via- WWE]

Taking to X, the former Women’s Champion shared a side-by-side comparison of her bicep with Bayley’s. She playfully labeled her own bicep as strong and muscular, accompanied by a picture of Sandy Cheeks, while implicitly teasing The Role Model’s bicep as weak by pairing it with an image of SpongeBob’s thin arm.

Additionally, the Japanese superstar often takes playful shots at her WWE peers and shares her thoughts on ongoing storylines involving both rivals and friends. However, she has kept her social media activity minimal over the past few months after her account was hacked.

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