Fans hoping for Asuka to make a surprise return at WrestleMania 41 may want to dial back their expectations. While rumors have been swirling about her status, the latest update suggests its very unlikely shell be at the show.
Confusion broke out across multiple outlets today after Sean Ross Sapp was asked yet again about Asukas status on March 12. His response?
I cant speak to her health status or anything like that, but she had been pitched for creative heading into WrestleMania as far back as January. Ive not heard anything since, but at the time, shed been pitched for a tag team program.
Thats the same answer hes been giving for weeks, but the key takeaway here is that this information is outdated. The reality is that recent reports from BodySlam.nets Cassidy Haynes indicate that Asuka isnt expected to return for at least a couple more months, meaning a WrestleMania comeback is almost certainly off the table.
WWE is reportedly playing it safe with her recovery following knee surgery and doesnt want to rush her back into action. Shes been out since April 2024, working through an injury before finally stepping away after Backlash France, where she and Kairi Sane lost the WWE Womens Tag Team Championships to Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill.
For those holding out hope, theres still no official confirmation that Asuka is 100% out of WrestleMania 41, but all signs point to her not being a part of the event.
With WrestleMania just weeks away, do you think WWE should have held off on creative plans for Asukas return, or is it best to wait until shes fully ready? Drop your thoughts in the comments!
