Undefeated NXT Women's Champion Asuka's title reign has officially come to an end.
After a 500-plus days, the "Empress of Tomorrow" relinquished her title during Thursday's NXT taping at Full Sail University.
The #NXTUniverse cheers for @WWEAsuka moments after relinquishing the #NXTWomensTitle to GM @RealKingRegal. #ThankYouAsuka #WeAreNXT pic.twitter.com/2CjDsDKQXU
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) August 25, 2017
Although she is expected to miss 6-8 weeks recovering from collar bone surgery, Asuka's historic reign was cut short due to her pursuit of new challenges in WWE and reportedly hinted at a jump to the main roster in the near future. According to Wrestling Sheet's Ryan Satin, she is expected to sign with Monday Night RAW.
#NXTFSLive locker room is out for @WWEAsuka as she vacated the title and Mr Regal has begun negotiations to send her to Raw or SD @WONF4W pic.twitter.com/PCB8sVk9PJ
— JJ Williams (@JJWilliamsWON) August 25, 2017
Now that it's official, Bobby Roode/Asuka were the major call-ups I was referring to after TakeOver.
I've been told Asuka will be on Raw. https://t.co/SQF59pzsg4
— Ryan Satin (@ryansatin) August 25, 2017
Asuka held the NXT Women's Championship for 510 days, which will officially be recognized as 523 days since Thursday night's taped episode will air 13 days after she dropped the title. The Japanese superstar has never lost a singles match in WWE dating back to her debut in October 2015.
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