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How could WWE do this?
While that might be the question the WWE Universe is asking itself after watching Asuka lose the SmackDown Live Women's title to Charlotte Flair, things might not be as bad as they seem right now. In fact, the company could be setting up to make the triple threat main event of WrestleMania 35 a little more interesting.
That's not to say Ronda Rousey, Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair aren't doing an amazing job of making their feud must watch television, but one has to admit that adding Asuka into the mix makes things just that much better. Beyond that, it will allow Asuka, who is one of the company's most talented stars, to finally get the main event moment she deserves.
With that being said and Charlotte Flair now the proud owner of the SmackDown Women's title, here are five reasons why Asuka can be added to the Triple Threat Women's title match at WrestleMania 35. As always, let us know your thoughts in the comments below and be sure to let us know if WWE made a mistake by taking the belt off of Asuka.
#5 Less pressure booking wise
Think about it!
WWE is putting three of their biggest women Superstars in a triple threat match for the women's title at WrestleMania 35, and a loss by any one of those women could severely damage their career.
If nothing else, Becky Lynch losing is a worst case scenario for the company, but does that automatically mean they can justify handing Ronda Rousey her first loss? Beyond that, what will another loss for Charlotte do? Will it start to chip away at her credibility in marquee matches after losing at TLC, being defeated again at The Royal Rumble and Fastlane.
With that being said, WWE needs an out and one way to create that and to have Asuka take the deciding fall in the women's title match. At least that way, Ronda Rousey can go into semi-retirement without looking weak in defeat, Charlotte doesn't get handed another decisive loss and Becky Lynch can have her moment!
#4 Keeps the SmackDown Live title in play
It's no secret that The SmackDown Live Women's division is in big trouble right now, especially with Charlotte Flair battling for the Raw Women's title, Naomi losing twice to Mandy Rose and Asuka losing the title. But does that justify scrapping a title match for The Blue brand?
With that in mind, and WWE obviously not having much faith in their women's division on SmackDown Live right now, it makes sense for the company to include some kind of stipulation for the SmackDown Women's title during the match. At least that way, the belt is in play and Asuka could win it back, have her crowning moment, and Rousey would be protected.
Whether the WWE Universe wants to admit it or not, Charlotte Flair and Asuka are the best that SmackDown Live has to offer right now and that's why The Empress of Tomorrow should be added to the title match to make things interesting. Beyond that, she should win and earn back the moment she should have never lost last year.
#3 Gives Asuka a career defining match
Let's be honest here!
Asuka has deserved a career defining moment for a long time now, and while she likely wouldn't come out the winner if she was added to the Triple Threat Women's title match, she would at least finally get a career highlight moment. Beyond that, the name recognition alone would make up for what the company has done to her in the past.
Think about it! WWE has to do something after ending Asuka's undefeated streak last year at WrestleMania, having her lose to Mandy Rose and taking the title off of her after a loss to Charlotte Flair, and that starts by putting her in the title match. At least that way she can finally receive the exposure and respect she has deserved for so long now.
Maybe WWE could even create a stipulation where the person pinned determines which championship you win. Of course that takes away champions advantage, but it does create a scenario where Lynch could walk out with the SmackDown Live Women's Championship or Asuka could walk out with the Raw Women's title.
At least its interesting!
#2 Revenge on Charlotte Flair
Charlotte Flair did the unthinkable on SmackDown Live this week (26th March).
Although the WWE Universe firmly believed that Asuka would successfully defend her SmackDown Live Women's title, or at least that Becky would interfere and end the match by disqualification, WWE went with another plan. With that being said and only a short time to go until WrestleMania 35., the company has some tough choices to make.
On one hand, they can just go on with the triple threat title match as advertised and just use the SmackDown Live belt as a prop in an overarching storyline, or they can add Asuka in to make things more interesting. In fact, adding Asuka into the match would be a great chance to get revenge on Charlotte for taking her title, and maybe even give The Empress of Tomorrow her title back, if done right.
In the end, its up to WWE want they want to do in this situation, but they have already faced a lot of backlash for taking the title away from Asuka in the first place and will continue to do so unless they rectify it.
#1 Could help keep Asuka with WWE
Another thing the WWE Universe needs to be honest about is the fact that Asuka has been severely underutilized during her time with the company, and will probably need a lot of prompting in order to stay where she is. Fortunately for WWE, maybe they can convince the former SmackDown Live Women's champion to stay by inserting her in the main event match at WrestleMania 35
Not only does this finally give Asuka the moment she has deserved for over a year now, it also gives WWE at least a chance of convincing her that the company will do better with her in the future. Whether that actually happens or not remains to be seen, but with WWE already set to let Dean Ambrose and a few others go, they need to do something to stop the flow of departing Superstars.
Either that, or risk losing Asuka to AEW, TNA, ROH, or anyone else that is interested in the genuine talent that she possesses.
