5 Pro wrestlers who had a great 2018 and 5 who didn't

WWE superstar Daniel Bryan (formerly American Dragon Brian Danielson.)
WWE superstar Daniel Bryan (formerly American Dragon Brian Danielson.)

Had a rough 2018: Asuka

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Asuka, the Empress of Tomorrow
Asuka, the Empress of Tomorrow

After a massively successful run on NXT, big things were expected out of Asuka when she made her main roster debut.

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However, it seemed like WWE was reluctant to push her as hard as they had previously. She was downgraded from the flagship show to the Smackdown Live program--which, despite statements to the contrary, is considered the 'b' show by management.

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Once there, she challenged Charlotte at Wrestlemania 34, only to be beaten cleanly by submission. Robbed of her undefeated streak--and some say, much of the mystique surrounding her character--she has since struggled to stay relevant in a women's division that is stacked from top to bottom. Asuka will probably not look back on 2018 as one of her better years.

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Will 2019 be any better for her?: We are hoping so. Asuka seems to be getting back into her groove, and giving stellar and dominant performances once again.

There you have it; Five wrestlers who had a great 2018, and five who did not. Questions or comments? Please leave them below the article, and as always thanks for reading!

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