Urai Kanako, aka Asuka, is a Japanese professional wrestler signed to WWE’s Raw brand as a member of Damage CTRL.
The 43-year-old NXT Women’s Champion who joined WWE in 2015 has significantly impacted the field of WWE with her exceptional wrestling skills for years.
Previously, in Mid-2024, Asuka sparked rumors all over the internet about her departure from WWE, making people wonder if WWE had released her from her WWE contract.
Highlights
- NXT Women’s Championship winner Asuka suffered from a knee injury in May 2024.
- Asuka underwent a successful knee surgery and is taking a break from wrestling.
- She is likely to return to the ring after the full recovery of her injury.
However, PWN shut down the rumors by stating,
“Asuka has not been silently released by WWE, contrary to some of the recent rumors floating around.“
PWN continued,
“She has been out with a knee injury and is not expected to be back on WWE TV this year.“
In May 2024, Asuka suffered a knee injury, which led her to exit several scheduled competitions, including the Queen of the Ring tournament of WWE RAW.
Initially, the nature and severity of her injury were unclear; however, Asuka later updated on her injury by sharing a picture of her knee in a brace on her social media with the caption,
“My Knee.“
Likewise, Asuka underwent successful knee surgery and is recovering from her injury.
In a September 19, 2024, Twitter post, Asuka stated,
“I’m in the middle of treatment for my knee and cannot get in the ring, so I just entertain everyone on Twitter.“
In response to her updates, many people are hoping for her fast recovery and return to the ring soon.
Asuka Is Likely To Return And Dominate The Ring With Her Electrifying Presence
Though the date of Asuka’s comeback remains uncertain, she will likely return to the ring soon.
Moreover, Asuka has confirmed her intent to resume wrestling activities and is eager to return to the ring once she fully recovers from her injury.
Asuka says her knee is recovering very well, and she will soon make her return to WWE.
— EliteRockerz 𝕏 (@EliteClubS0B) October 21, 2024
ROYAL RUMBLE RETURN 👀🔥 pic.twitter.com/9izbWTsopQ
Normally, a knee injury takes six to eight months to heal, depending upon the severity of the injury; keeping this in mind, Asuka might probably return to the ring next year.
Similarly, on October 21, 2024, one Twitter user wrote,
“Asuka says her knee is recovering very well, and she will soon make her return to WWE.“
In response to the post, Asuka’s fans, eagerly awaiting her return, wrote that they miss their empress and need her back on WWE TV as soon as possible.
Meanwhile, she remains engaged with fans by entertaining them through her social media posts.
Additional Information
- Asuka was born Urai Kanako in Osaka, Japan, on September 26, 1981. She is a graduate of the Osaka Univeristy of Arts Junior College.
- She owned a hair salon in Yokohama named Another Heaven and started building her arcade game building in Japan in July 2023.
- Asuka has won several championships and awards, including the WWE Match of the Year, JWP Year-End Award, WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship, and Royal Rumble.
- As of 2024, Asuka’s net worth is estimated to be around $1 million.
