Major returns in WWE are some of the most exciting moments for the company, but this week on WWE Raw, they spoiled one that was due to take place next week.
Normally, big returns are kept quiet to make them a surprise, or they’re hyped up for weeks with video packages. However, that’s not what happened this week, leaving fans baffled.
Asuka is Set to Make Her Return To WWE
This week on WWE Raw, the Queen of the Ring tournament took place. Roxanne Perez won her fatal four-way match to book her place in the next round of the competition.
However, WWE revealed the entire bracket for the rest of the tournament, which led to the company leaking the news that Asuka will make her return as part of it.
She’s set to compete in a fatal four-way match next week against Ivy Nile, Stephanie Vaquer, and Raquel Rodriguez, but most people were surprised by the casual way WWE revealed the news.
Given that Asuka is one of the biggest stars in WWE, most fans would’ve expected to get a better presentation than that when it comes to how it was announced.
WWE could’ve had Asuka appear on WWE Raw as a surprise last week to a great pop, but that isn’t going to be the case anymore. However, the company dropped a full hype video later on in the show, which felt more fitting for the Empress of Tomorrow.
WWE Fans Were Underwhelmed by WWE Revealing Asuka’s Big Moment Ahead of Time
Asuka has been out of action since May 2024 after suffering a serious knee injury. This required her to undergo surgery and ended her partnership with the other members of Damage CTRL.
WWE fans were shocked that the company revealed her return in the manner that they did, as it showed a lack of respect for her career and what she’s been able to achieve. However, there was also a lot of excitement about having her back due to her talent.
NO WAY THEY SPOILED HER RETURN JUST LIKE THAT LMFAO#WWERAW pic.twitter.com/b5awsvhbu0
— 𝙎𝙖𝙢 (@RhodesKotaEra) June 10, 2025
It’ll be a surprise for people who avoid spoilers or aren’t involved in the IWC lol, there’s no way even 20% of filled arenas are on twitter
— 𝙎𝙖𝙢 (@RhodesKotaEra) June 10, 2025
Cux it’s asuka it’s 2025 not 2016
— Ryan Gravenberch FT (Adam) (@Itz_Crossbow) June 10, 2025
Lmao right?? Exactly my thoughts
— Liana Taylor (@LianaTaylor3) June 10, 2025
They could’ve had it a mystery like they did in the men’s tournament
— matt⚔️ (@t8_tatertots) June 10, 2025
I fell to my knees in a Walmart parking lot
— wheat. (@itiswheat) June 10, 2025
However, she can return with a bang, because the Queen of the Ring tournament winner will get a World title shot at WWE SummerSlam later this year. That could lead to a major dream match between her and Iyo Sky taking place in the near future.