3 Opponents for Asuka at WrestleMania 35 other than Lacey Evans

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Who will the Champ face?

Dave Meltzer noted on Wrestling Observer Radio that one idea for Asuka's match at this years WrestleMania would be her defending her SmackDown Women's Title against main roster newcomer Lacey Evans. This is disappointing to some fans as most were hoping for some different NXT call-ups that are better in the ring or more experienced than Lacey to come to the main roster.

Asuka herself faced a hard time after being called up. After losing her undefeated streak, she lost twice to Carmella and totally lost her credibility and overness. She, however, gained momentum towards the end of the year and ended up becoming Women's Champion in December at TLC.

Facing Asuka for the championship would be a big match and while Lacey could seize this opportunity here are 3 people I believe would do a better job than her at being Asuka's opponent.

#3 Candice LeRae

Could Candice Face Asuka?

If you have seen Candice LeRae in NXT with Johnny Gargano you may assume that all she can do is play the role of this confused man's wife. You would be incorrect with this assumption. If you have seen any of Candice's work outside of WWE particularly PWG, you would know that she is great in the ring and has the potential to be a top woman on the roster.

She has had hardcore tag team matches with her former partner Joey Ryan (Known as The World's Cutest Tag Team) against wrestlers such as The Young Bucks. An encounter between herself and Asuka be it under normal or no disqualification rules would, of course, be a great match and she could be the opponent that Asuka deserves for the show of shows this year. Candice deserves the opportunity to show the entire wrestling world that she can do more than just being Johnny Gargano's wife.

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