Asuka remains one of the most decorated and feared competitors in the history of WWE RAW. As a Grand Slam Champion and the winner of the first-ever Women’s Royal Rumble match, the “Empress of Tomorrow” has established a legacy of technical brilliance and psychological warfare. To see where she currently ranks in the divisional hierarchy, visit our WWE Standings page.

While the start of the 2026 season provided characteristic hurdles for the veteran—including a marathon 14-minute stint in the Royal Rumble—Asuka officially found her winning form in February. On the February 16th edition of RAW, Asuka secured a clinical victory in a Triple Threat match against Bayley and Nattie. Utilizing her world-class ground game, she forced the submission to officially move into the 2026 win column. This victory marks a critical pivot point for the Empress as the Road to WrestleMania intensifies. For live updates on her next tactical move, visit our pro wrestling news homepage.

Asuka utilizing a high-intensity striking style designed to ground agile opponents. Her signature Asuka Lock remains the most efficient submission in the women’s division, capable of forcing a tap-out in seconds once applied. In 2026, her match data reflects a “deep waters” pacing, consistently pushing her encounters past the 10-minute mark to test the cardiovascular limits of the roster’s newer stars. For more moveset data, browse the Official WWE Superstars database.