Asuka

Asuka blends a striking theatrical persona with sharp, technical offense. She arrived in WWE in 2015 after a long run on the Japanese scene as Kana and quickly became the standard in NXT, building a famous undefeated streak that helped redefine the brand’s women’s division.

Her in-ring style leans on crisp strikes, tight transitions, and submissions, especially the Asuka Lock. The colorful masks, vivid gear, and playful taunts are part of the package, but the aura comes from how confidently she controls the pace once the bell rings.

On the main roster, she’s been a fixture in title shots across Raw, SmackDown, and the WWE Women’s Championship. She has major milestone wins on her resume, including a Royal Rumble victory and a Money in the Bank cash-in scenario that turned into a championship reign. Tag team work is also a part of her story. Her partnership with Kairi Sane as The Kabuki Warriors showcased how her striking and submission game adapts to fast, coordinated offense.

Character work keeps her fresh. She can shift between playful and menacing without losing credibility, often employing mind games even before the match begins. From her spitting mist, the smile that can turn on a dime, to the sudden gear changes mid-match, her ring style feels creative and dangerous at the same time.

Before WWE, her Kana persona built that identity with eye-catching presentation, inventive psychology, and a reputation for testing people with pace and pressure. And that core hasn’t changed. She’s still the wrestler who can headline a card, heighten a rivalry, and make every match feel like it matters.