WWE RAW: 5 Biggest news stories - Intergender match confirmed, Asuka to turn heel? (March 15, 2021)

#4 Asuka returned to WWE RAW with a surprisingly intense attitude

Welcome back @WWEAsuka!#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/zdyvqSlgBy

— WWE (@WWE) March 16, 2021

Shayna Baszler kicked Asuka's jaw and injured her on WWE RAW a few weeks ago. The Empress of Tomorrow returned during this week's show to gain some payback against the WWE Women's Tag Team Champion.

Dana Brooke and Mandy Rose were scheduled to wrestle Lana and Naomi as Baszler, and Nia Jax joined the commentary table for this bout. During the match, Asuka entered the scene and reestablished her dominance. The WWE RAW Women's Champion laid out The Queen of Spades.

As for the result of the aforementioned match, Brooke picked up a win for her team on the Road to WrestleMania 37.

Later during the same episode, Asuka and Baszler entered the ring for a one-on-one match against each other. Not only did Asuka win the bout, but she adopted a vicious mindset after the match was over.

The Empress of Tomorrow crushed Baszler’s face into an exposed turnbuckle. The referee soon intervened and questioned Asuka's morality as well. Then again, what else did the referee expect from a woman who wanted "tooth for tooth" justice?

Tooth for a tooth...#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/bU58E0zKUO

— WWE (@WWE) March 16, 2021

Perhaps Asuka's unexpected intensity indicated an eventual heel turn for her in the long run.

Not too long ago, Charlotte Flair stated her intentions for a match against Asuka in the most straightforward manner. If The Queen is supposed to be the babyface in their potential WrestleMania clash, Asuka's aggressive mentality could cross some boundaries over the next few weeks.