5 reasons why Asuka was added to Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte at TLC
We'd all believed it was a done deal when it was announced. Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch were scheduled to clash in a TLC match at WWE TLC. The stage was set for what could potentially be a great contest. And then Mandy Rose's music hit.
She reminded Paige that there were a bunch of women in the back not receiving their due. One cannot contest with that because Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch are indeed pushed ahead of everyone else. So, a battle royal took place on SmackDown Live, to determine the third spot in the TLC match.
I have a few thoughts about this and why Asuka was added to this match. Let me know your thoughts and feelings below as well.
Here are my thoughts!
#5 Because Asuka has actually been sidelined for too long
Those of you who remember Asuka from NXT must be disappointed that she's only a shell of the performer she once was. Asuka had embarked on an undefeated streak while in NXT, putting away opponents one after the other with the utmost ease. In fact, she even retired from NXT with the perfect record.
She was brought up to the main roster where she won the first ever Women's Royal Rumble match. She went up against Charlotte Flair at WrestleMania 34, and that is where her fortunes would indeed turn. Charlotte Flair ended Asuka's streak and Asuka would unfortunately never be the same.
Fast forward a few months and Asuka is at best, a mid-card tag team performer with Naomi. The aura that had surrounded her once is gone. This match has the potential to rebuild her again. One can hope!