THE EMPRESS OF ACCOLADES
Columnist Eddie McDonald takes a look at the career of Asuka, and argues why the current RAW Women’s Champion may be the best female competitor on the company’s roster
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THE MIC DROP – 05.14.2020: Reality, Emotion And Becky Lynch
The general feeling seems to be that wrestling is missing the emotion it once had. On Monday, May 11, Becky Lynch reminded us it’s still there.
RAW – 02.10.2020: Shayna Baszler viciously bites Becky Lynch
In a shocking and brutal attack, Shayna Baszler bites Raw Women’s Champion Becky Lynch in the back of the neck
RAW – 01.13.2020: Asuka uses green mist against Becky Lynch during their contract signing
Asuka spits green mist at Raw Women’s Champion Becky Lynch during their contract signing for a title match at Royal Rumble
BLEACHER REPORT: Asuka’s Stolen WrestleMania 35 Moment Will Leave Permanent Damage
The botched, last-second decision on Asuka isn’t something WWE can recover from—and she might not be able to, either
BLEACHER REPORT: Why Charlotte Flair’s Title Win Is Great News for Becky Lynch
The Queen walking in to the WrestleMania main event with the belt actually sets up something even bigger for The Man
SMACKDOWN: Asuka vs. Charlotte Flair – SmackDown Women’s Championship Match | March 26, 2019
In a rematch from WrestleMania 34, The Queen challenges The Empress of Tomorrow for the SmackDown Women’s Championship
FANSIDED: Why Asuka and Mandy Rose will steal the show at WWE Fastlane
The Empress of Tomorrow has something to prove and is going to out of her way to do that this Sunday at Fastlane
FANSIDED: We’re Getting The Best Of Asuka Now
The re-discovered fire that “The Empress of Tomorrow” has been displaying is huge for the build towards the Royal Rumble Pay Per View
BLEACHER REPORT: How Long Will Asuka reign as SmackDown Women’s Champion?
Now that The Empress of Tomorrow has finally reached her goal of achieving the title, will she carry the belt to WrestleMania?
FORBES: The Women’s Division Has Finally Taken Over WWE
Just a few short months ago, WWE simply had a ridiculously talented crop of underutilized female performers – But now, the women’s division dominates their weekly programming
SMACKDOWN: Asuka vs. Naomi – SmackDown Women’s Championship Match | Dec. 18, 2018
Coming off an amazing TLC match, can Asuka retain her newly-won title… Or, will Naomi make her feel the glow, and dethrone The Empress of Tomorrow?
FORBES: Why Becky Lynch Dropping The Title To Asuka Is Brilliant Booking
While Lynch losing the SmackDown Women’s title just a couple of months after winning it would seemingly be a massive letdown, that move actually paves the way for bigger and better things
SMACKDOWN: Charlotte Flair vs. Asuka | Dec. 11, 2018
Just five days before the first-ever Women’s Tables, Ladders & Chairs Match, The Empress of Tomorrow looks to get retribution for her first WWE loss in this WrestleMania rematch
BLEACHER REPORT: Asuka Beating Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair at TLC Must Happen
If WWE plays their cards right, Asuka should come out of the Triple Threat match with Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch clutching the SmackDown Women’s Title