Asuka’s Status for WWE RAW in Knoxville Revealed After Backlash

TLDR

According to PWInsider's Mike Johnson, Asuka is believed to remain aligned with WWE despite retirement speculation following her emotional post-match scene with IYO SKY at Backlash. Asuka is physically present in Knoxville, Tennessee for Monday's WWE Raw and is ready to appear if WWE creative dictates, though it's unclear whether she will actually appear on the show. The report also notes that Asuka signed a long-term WWE contract during summer 2024, with most WWE deals from that timeframe lasting roughly five years.