In a video posted on her KanaChanTV YouTube channel, former WWE Raw and Smackdown Women’s champion Asuka went into more detail about her absence from WWE following her match against Iyo Sky at Backlash.
Asuka appeared on Raw the following night to say goodbye to Sky and walked out of the arena with her luggage.
The Japanese star said that she is aware that there are a lot of rumors regarding her future and why she has decided to walk away and wanted to address some of the speculation.
“The truth is, it was a personal matter… I reached out to WWE and we talked it through,” she said. “But let’s be clear, as you all know from watching my matches, I can still go. I am still at the top of my game!”
Asuka noted that she’s been in WWE for over 10 years and was part of everyone’s daily routine at which point her presence just became something everyone took for granted.
“But remember, nothing lasts forever. Everything is finite. You see, I’m not just a wrestler by trade, I’m a designer too. Even the way I live my life has to be art,” she continued.
She said she’s still officially part of WWE and might pop up on TV when we all least expect it. She said that no one will ever make the impact she did from day one and no one will climb to the top and grab every title as fast as she did.
“So from here on out, if you ever catch a glimpse of me, you better cherish it,” Asuka said. “Because it’s going to be rare. That said, my YouTube channel and social media are staying active to stay connected with you guys!”
