Following Asuka and IYO SKY’s emotional match at WWE Backlash 2026, more WWE stars proceed to point out support for The Empress of Tomorrow.
At WWE Backlash 2026, IYO SKY defeated Asuka in a highly competitive singles match. After the bout, the 2 shared an embrace, resulting in speculation from fans about Asuka’s future in WWE. Several wrestlers later paid tribute to her online, while Big E. also discussed Asuka’s status through the post-show.
Now, AJ Styles has weighed in as well. Taking to social media, Styles praised Asuka and made it clear that he believes her legacy in WWE is already secure. He wrote,
“I don’t know the facts, but I do know @wwe_asuka shall be a Hall of Famer.”
Asuka is widely thought to be probably the most completed women in WWE history, with accolades that include multiple World Championship reigns, Royal Rumble and Money within the Bank victories, and an undefeated streak that defined much of her early WWE run.
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