Asuka shares cryptic update amidst WWE hiatus

Asuka sent another cryptic message to the WWE Universe amid her current hiatus that started following her loss to Biana Belair at WrestleMania 39.

The Empress of Tomorrow has not been seen on television since going 0-5 at WrestleMania. Many people thought that she would be the one to dethrone Belair but failed at WrestleMania 39. Despite her absence over the past month, she was drafted to SmackDown in the 2023 WWE Draft.

It seems like Asuka is ready to make her first appearance on the blue brand since the draft. She posted a new video on her Twitter account, showing off the oni mask she wore in her return at the 2023 Royal Rumble. She was also in her Kana character makeup and seemed to be wearing her wrestling attire.

Here's the latest video shared by Asuka:

ASUKA / 明日華

@WWEAsuka

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https://t.co/gwG6Modlua

The Empress of Tomorrow had a lot of momentum after returning to the Royal Rumble and earning a shot at the Raw Women's Championship at Elimination Chamber. However, her loss at WrestleMania 39 and her current television absence could make way for another big comeback.

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Asuka teased leaving WWE after her loss to Bianca Belair

Some people were surprised when Asuka lost to Bianca Belair at WrestleMania 39 and failed to get her first win at the Grandest Stage of Them All once again. There was hope that she would be the one to end Belair's reign, but the champ was destined to reach 400 days.

Following her loss to Belair, The Empress of Tomorrow teased about leaving WWE in a cryptic message on Twitter:

"I might as well go back to Japan… But I bet a lot of you guys my friends will miss me when I leave WWE? Now I need the power of your anger. Let's bring chaos to the boring Women's Division with me💩 Let's bring chaos to the Women's Division, let's bring chaos to the WWE!"

ASUKA / 明日華

@WWEAsuka

I might as well go back to Japan… But I bet a lot of you guys my friends will miss me when I leave WWE?
Now I need the power of your anger. Let's bring chaos to the boring Women's Division with me
Let's bring chaos to the Women's Division, let's bring chaos to the WWE! twitter.com/MercMoneNJPW/s…

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@MercMoneNJPW

Asuka leaves WrestleMania 39 losing again… she’s not 0-5 at WrestleMania, WWE continues to make her lose her biggest match & elevate her character just to push her back down the card. She deserves better, maybe a return back to Japan

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Asuka leaves WrestleMania 39 losing again… she’s not 0-5 at WrestleMania, WWE continues to make her lose her biggest match & elevate her character just to push her back down the card. She deserves better, maybe a return back to Japan https://t.co/e9ILbFm9gh

I might as well go back to Japan… But I bet a lot of you guys my friends will miss me when I leave WWE?
Now I need the power of your anger. Let's bring chaos to the boring Women's Division with me💩
Let's bring chaos to the Women's Division, let's bring chaos to the WWE! twitter.com/MercMoneNJPW/s… https://t.co/K7itr2RBuw

But now that Bianca Belair has set the modern-day record for a Women's Title reign, it could be time for her to drop the title. IYO SKY came close at Backlash, and Asuka could always return to challenge Belair for the championship again.

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Who should "The Empress of Tomorrow" face when she makes her first appearance on SmackDown since the WWE Draft? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.

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