Backstage reports suggest Asuka is poised for a WWE return soon, with plans potentially including her former tag team partner rather than a solo comeback. The former women’s tag team champion has been sidelined since May 2024 following a knee injury that required surgical intervention.
Asuka has been recovering from the knee injury sustained at Backlash 2024, where she and Kairi Sane dropped the women’s tag team titles to Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill. According to Fightful Select, WWE officials have discussed the possibility of booking Asuka in tag team action at WrestleMania 41, though no official announcement has been made regarding her inclusion on the card.
The timing could align perfectly with the recovery timeline of Kairi Sane, who has been off WWE programming since December due to her own injury issues. This coincidence has fueled speculation about the duo potentially reuniting upon their return to active competition.
WrestleMania 41’s second night features Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez defending the women’s tag team championships against the team of Bayley and Lyra Valkyria. Industry insiders believe the champions will likely retain their titles based on their current momentum and the challengers’ limited experience as a tag team.
This title match outcome could set the stage for Asuka and Kairi Sane to make their surprise return immediately following the championship bout, potentially challenging the victors and establishing themselves as the next contenders for the women’s tag team championships. This would instantly reposition them in the title picture they were forced to exit nearly a year ago.
