Asuka Set to Stay with WWE as Raw Heads to Knoxville

TL;DR
PWInsider Elite reports Asuka is expected to remain aligned with WWE and is in Knoxville ahead of Monday Night Raw, though an on-air appearance isn’t guaranteed. Rumors of her returning to Japan for a family matter remain unconfirmed, and her Backlash loss to Iyo Sky has drawn tributes from WWE stars as the company contemplates her status and future appearances.
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