Asuka fuels rumours about her departure from WWE following Backlash

The Japanese wrestler cried in the ring and said goodbye to WWE fans after losing to IYO SKY

Asuka posted a revealing message ahead of the show

Asuka
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Sebastián Martínez
Sebastián Martínez
Published 05/10/2026

Asuka once again sparked speculation about her future after her match against IYO SKY at Backlash, where she appeared visibly emotional and ended up crying in the ring after the encounter. The situation immediately generated a wave of comments on social media, but so far there is no official confirmation or retirement announcement from WWE or the wrestler herself.

Rumors escalated even further when Asuka posted a story and a post on Instagram accompanied by “My Way” by Frank Sinatra, a song that many interpreted as a symbolic farewell. However, the interpretation of that gesture remains a fan and some media interpretation, not a definitive confirmation.

In the ring, the Japanese wrestler embraced IYO SKY at the end of the match, a moment that many understood as a possible passing of the torch or even as the closing of an important chapter. There were also farewell gestures towards the audience, which further fueled the conversation about whether this could be her last major appearance.

For now, the most prudent stance is clear: the story points to a possible goodbye, but nothing has been officially confirmed. Until WWE or Asuka clarify it, everything remains in the realm of speculation.

The only certainty is that the match left a strong emotional impact and moved a large part of the wrestling world. If it truly was a farewell, there is still no public statement that definitively closes it.