Asuka has been left out of television lately, but she made her return in a big way on SmackDown Live. “I feel ready for a new challenge,” said Asuka. “I beat both Becky and Charlotte at TLC, I made Becky tap out at Royal Rumble. I don’t want to talk about Becky and Charlotte. I want to know who is ready for Asuka right now!”
Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville answered the call and came out. “If anyone’s ready for Asuka, it’s me,” said Rose. A singles match was set immediately afterward. However, the match was interrupted just a minute into the bout as Lacey Evans decided to walk out. She stared down Deville then turned her back and walked backstage. Rose took advantage of the distraction and almost got a pinfall, but Asuka kicked out.
.@LaceyEvansWWE just came to say hey. #SDLive pic.twitter.com/2WIj6fT7YT
— WWE (@WWE) February 20, 2019
However, the champion wasn’t about to be defeated by simple trickery. She quickly regained an advantage and hit a shining wizard that nearly took Rose out of commission. The end finally came after Rose complained of an eye injury. The referee was forcing Asuka away from her opponent when Rose stopped feigning an injury and threw the champ throat first into the ropes. She then rolled her up for a quick win.
One thing to keep in mind, @WWE_MandyRose… Don't mess with @WWEAsuka. #SDLive pic.twitter.com/44gCNfzvjv
— WWE (@WWE) February 20, 2019
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