Major Backstage Update on Asuka’s WWE Future After Backlash

TLDR

According to a new backstage report, most people inside WWE do not believe Asuka has wrestled her final match despite fan speculation following her emotional moment at Backlash after losing to IYO SKY. The report states there was confusion backstage about whether the scene was intended as a farewell, and notes that Asuka signed a long-term WWE contract during summer 2024. WWE talent and staff largely do not expect Asuka's career to be over, with one WWE higher-up describing her as "always reliable no matter what was thrown her way."