WWE Money in the Bank: 5 things we learned from the event

There were plenty of talking points from WWE Money in the Bank
There were plenty of talking points from WWE Money in the Bank

#4 It's Asuka's second big chance

Asuka claimed a major victory in the women's Money in the Bank ladder match
Asuka claimed a major victory in the women's Money in the Bank ladder match

I felt there was a sense of coming full circle for Asuka at WWE Money in the Bank.

Don't get me wrong, it is difficult to argue that the Empress of Tomorrow hasn't enjoyed a notable WWE career. She's the first-ever women's Royal Rumble winner, a former SmackDown Women's and NXT Women's champion. Nonetheless, many feel there's a sense that WWE haven't quite made the most of her during her 'main roster' career.

Her impressive unbeaten run in WWE was ended by Charlotte Flair - no slight in itself, but it seemed a little wasted on Flair given she is already established as one of the company's most impressive and high-profile stars. Equally, the Royal Rumble win was overshadowed by the debut of Ronda Rousey.

Could Asuka beat RAW Women's Champion Becky Lynch?

Now, WWE might just have decided to hit the reset button with Asuka. Could they be planning for her to be the one to finally derail Becky Lynch? That remains to be seen, but it would be a shame if they didn't make good on her impressive Money in the Bank victory.

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