During their current Japan tour, WWE recently hosted a live event in Osaka. Two additional shows are slated for July 26 and 27.
Asuka, a professional wrestler currently recovering from a knee injury she got during a SmackDown episode in March, graced the Osaka event.
Known as The Empress, Asuka delivered a promo in front of the live audience, flanked by her Damage CTRL accomplices.
Though Asuka was seen sans crutches, no official updates have been issued about her return to the wrestling ring.
Below are some photos of Asuka’s unexpected appearance:
“ASUKAとIYO#wweosaka” – ＭＳＰ⁺！ (@msp7644) July 25, 2024.
“The WWE LIVE Osaka SuperShow was graced by an appearance from Asuka. 🇯🇵 She’s been sidelined due to injury and went through knee surgery. It’s refreshing to see her without the crutches!” – WrestlePurists (@WrestlePurists) July 25, 2024.