Asuka faced her old rival Bayley for the first time in over a year and a half
The two old rivals started out with the feeling out process and the two exchanged blows before Asuka was sent out of the ring. Bayley hit a high-risk hurricanrana through the ropes onto The Empress Of Tomorrow. After throwing her back in the ring, Asuka would knock Bayley off the ring with a hip attack.
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Bayley was in control of the Royal Rumble winner, focusing on attacking the lower back of Asuka. Bayley hit a struck Asuka with her leg. Unsurprisingly, Asuka got control back and despite Bayley almost picking up the shocking pin, Asuka would transition into a smooth armbar, pinning Bayley.
Asuka defeated Bayley
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