Asuka’s return to WWE is expected to be delayed, making fans wait even longer to see her back in the squared circle.
Cassidy Haynes of BodySlam.net reports that she’ll remain out of action for at least a couple more months, likely returning after WrestleMania.WWE is taking a cautious approach to her recovery from a knee injury sustained nearly nine months ago.
While her recovery is progressing well, WWE appears to be prioritizing a post-WrestleMania return, given that creative plans for the event are already set.
Asuka underwent knee surgery last year, having worked through the injury prior, including a WWE Women’s Tag Team title loss at Backlash France in April against Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill. Following her announcement of a break for surgery, Asuka has been documenting her rehabilitation journey through vlogs on her YouTube channel.
In January, Fightful Select reported that creative plans, including a potential tag team match, were pitched for Asuka but ultimately rejected. There are no reports of her training at the Performance Center.
There have also not been any updates from Asuka regarding her recovery in recent memory. We wish her a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing her compete again.
