10 big things Asuka has accomplished in WWE

#8 First ever women's Royal Rumble winner

I wish they would stop forcing the winners to awkwardly point at the sign

There can be only one first, and so when the inaugural women's Royal Rumble was announced a year ago, everyone wondered which woman would get the honor to be the first to awkwardly point at the Wrestlemania sign. Then in the midst of her undefeated streak, Asuka was the choice of many, though with the reliable rumors of Ronda Rousey's arrival, enough people were in doubt to be intrigued.

Rousey did indeed appear, but it was only after Asuka's victory. She had been left to cement her place in the history books.

Despite the victory not panning out at WrestleMania, it remains a tremendous honor. The Royal Rumble is WWE's most anticipated match every year, and to be chosen the winner in such a high profile place will remain something that no one can take away.