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Asuka has been called the best wrestler, male or female, in the world.
It's hard to refute that claim when she has spent over two years completely, unequivocally undefeated. And she has faced some of the best women in the world during that time, reading like a who's who of the women's evolution, with names like Charlotte Flair and Bayley topping the list.
Asuka isn't all just about her in-ring work -- which is phenomenal -- she also puts to good use her training as a graphic designer. She is the creator and seamstress for her elaborate, flowing robes that she drapes over herself on the way to the ring.
With her exotic appeal, beauty, and technical wrestling acumen, Asuka presents a near-impossible challenge, a mountain to climb akin to Everest.
Here are five women who may be able to scale the heights of Mt. Asuka and conquer her streak once and for all.
#5 Shayna Baszler
The Queen of Spades is a former MMA fighter, cutting her teeth in front of tiny crowds for a purse worth less than a hundred dollars.
She clawed and scraped her way to the top ranks of female fighters, earning a coveted spot with the UFC. If there's anyone who can stand up with Asuka and trade stiff shots, it's Baszler.
Why she might beat Asuka: MMA background, great reach, and the attitude of a born killer.
What might hold her back: Inexperience. While Baszler is quite accomplished as a fighter, she lacks the fifteen years of wrestling experience that Asuka brings to the table.
#4 Alexa Bliss
"Five Feet of Fury" has dominated the women's divisions on both SmackDown and Raw. With a combination of acrobatic offense and a willingness to bend the rules, she rules the WWE with a cold heart trapped inside a lovely shell.
Why she might beat Asuka: Charlotte Flair, Bayley, Sasha Banks; the list of challengers Alexa has beaten off is top-tier talent all the way.
What might hold her back: A lack of experience, and the fact that Asuka is unlike any of the foes she has faced as of yet. They're all great wrestlers, but they're not killers like Asuka.
#3 Nia Jax
The cousin of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is wrestling royalty and is redefining what society considers beautiful while pounding her foes into the mat with wicked slams and clotheslines.
Nia Jax has the desire and the physical tools to dominate the women's division for as long as she sees fit. Can she unseat Asuka as the unquestioned Empress of WWE?
Why she might beat Asuka: Size matters and Nia Jax is among the largest female wrestlers working today.
What might hold her back: The more experienced Asuka has held back relative novice Nia on several occasions, beating her decisively each time. There's nothing Nia can bring that Asuka hasn't already seen, and conquered, before.
#2 Charlotte Flair
Speaking of wrestling royalty, Charlotte is the heir to the throne left vacant by Ric Flair when he retired.
With amazing athleticism, power, and speed, Charlotte is the near-perfect wrestler and seems able to beat anyone on any given night.
Why she might beat Asuka: Her father has taught her tricks that most wrestlers have forgotten or never learned, and she has a reach advantage on Asuka.
What might hold her back: Charlotte sometimes struggles against faster opponents, like Sasha Banks. Asuka's speedy kicks could chip away at her resolve.
#1 Ember Moon
Booker T.'s former protege is nothing short of phenomenal in the ring, with comparisons to AJ Styles and Neville.
With her high flying offense, speed, and toughness, Ember Moon has all the tools she needs to be the one to topple Asuka. That, and she is the only wrestler Asuka has felt the need to cheat against.
Why she might beat Asuka: Perhaps the only woman with superior athleticism on the roster.
What might hold her back: Cheating and controversy aside, Moon failed to beat Asuka on several occasions. Also, she's still on NXT while Asuka is on Raw, so she would need a call-up to the main roster first.
