BREAKING: "I haven't left, I haven't quit" – Asuka clears the air on WWE exit rumors, tell me about this news today

Former WWE Women’s Champion Asuka addressed circulating rumors online claiming that she had officially parted ways with WWE or quietly retired.

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What Happened

The speculation intensified after social media posts suggested that Asuka had finished her run and officially bid farewell to the company. A fan reached out to her on X (formerly Twitter) in Japanese, asking whether the reports claiming she had left WWE were false and if she was simply taking time off.

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Asuka directly responded to shut down the rumors, stating:

“I haven’t left the team. I haven’t quit.”

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Background

• Absence from Television: Asuka has been absent from WWE programming since May, following an emotional segment on the post-Backlash episode of Raw where she shared a farewell moment with Damage CTRL stablemate IYO SKY before heading back to Japan.

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• Current Status: Although she has been away from the road and taking time off, Asuka previously noted on her vlog that she remains officially contracted to WWE and hinted that a surprise appearance could happen when fans least expect it. Her recent statement confirms she is still with the company and has not retired or requested her release.

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