Asuka’s ascension from her 511 day reign and 185 consecutive wins to the main roster has been a topic of debate for months, as fans on the internet discussed how the WWE would transition one of it’s most dominant champions in history to either Raw or Smackdown. Tonight at NXT’s next set of tapings, her fate was revealed, just days after she broke her collarbone while defending her title once again at NXT Takeover: Brooklyn III.
#NXTFSLive locker room is out for @WWEAsuka as she vacated the title and Mr Regal has begun negotiations to send her to Raw or SD @WONF4W pic.twitter.com/PCB8sVk9PJ
— JJ Williams (@JJWilliamsWON) August 25, 2017
The whole roster is on the ramp & everyone is applauding Asuka. Here comes Ember Moon. They hug. Here comes Triple H. He gives her roses. pic.twitter.com/mOyCixd1yM
— Sir Owen Disney (@SirOwenDisney) August 25, 2017
BREAKING: Asuka’s NXT Future Revealed at Tapings
William Regal told the crowd that now that she has relinquished the title he was in active negotiations to send her to one of the two main roster brands.
WWE has confirmed the news through their NXT Twitter and on their official website.
BREAKING NEWS: @WWEAsuka relinquishes her title. https://t.co/Iaz5okkgKW
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) August 25, 2017
Wrestling fans should stay tuned to see what is next for Asuka’s WWE career. What brand will she join? Will she continue her dominant unbeaten run?
