Asuka has climbed the upper echelons of the WWE women’s division and has etched her name amongst the all-time greats. The Empress of Tomorrow has always been a favorite of her followers, who have helped her reach the top. When her fans learned that Asuka had suffered a knee injury in March of this year, they were devastated.
Given the severity of her condition, it was obvious that she would be out for several months. But now the WWE Universe can breathe easy with the arrival of some good news. Asuka gave a significant update on her injuries and her recovery process recently.
WWE had confirmed at the time of her injury that Asuka would require surgery. According to the WWE star’s report on the injury, surgery was successful. The knee is currently in much better shape than before as she rests and recovers.
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However, it appears Asuka is so determined that she is not ready to stop and be still to ensure optimal rest. The former WWE Women’s champion put up a post on Twitter that showed her undergoing some training after surgery.
膝の手術後 (After knee surgery)https://t.co/ZqmfNGYkEG pic.twitter.com/lVTYm3sQLW
— ASUKA / 明日華 (@WWEAsuka) June 28, 2024
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She put out a video of her post-knee surgery routine, which was uploaded on YouTube. In the video, we can see that the 42-year-old is still suffering because of the injury, as she cannot fully control her knee. Although she cannot manage it, she is working to do so and will be fit sooner rather than later. Does this suggest Asuka can return to WWE before her stated return date?
Will Asuka make her storied comeback to WWE before her slated return?
The answer to this question doesn’t have a clear and obvious answer at the moment. As you are aware, Asuka is training again to return to the ring as soon as possible, but it does not appear that she can recover that quickly. Knee injuries typically take 8 to 10 months to recover, and while Asuka’s return may not take as long as it was supposed to before, it is still far off.
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Although this is not certain at present, the most likely months for her return are suspected to be October or November. Nonetheless, fans are hoping that the former WWE Women’s Champion can recover optimally and return to the squared circle so that she can once again conquer the women’s division.
What did you make of her update after her surgery? When do you believe she will return? Please let us know in the comments.