2 Best possible opponents for Asuka at Wrestlemania 35

Asuka is the current Smackdown women's champion who is an elite superstar in the women's division. She had a tremendous match at Royal Rumble when she faced Becky Lynch at Chase Field. Asuka defended the title successfully in an intense battle with 'the Man'.

Asuka won the Smackdown women's title at TLC where she defeated Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch in a triple threat match. As a matter of fact, it was the maiden title of the Empress of Tomorrow on the main roster, and she is likely to keep the title for an extended period.

Asuka is not scheduled to fight at Elimination Chamber, but she will definitely headline Wrestlemania 35. She is a veteran in the squared circle, and she was a humongous name in Japan. WWE signed her in 2015, and she became a popular name in NXT.

She was unbeaten in NXT where she had a breathtaking run as the NXT women's champion. Asuka won the title from Bayley and afterward, she had some memorable bouts with Ember Moon, Nikki Cross, and many more.

Asuka had to relinquish the NXT women's title when she moved to the main roster. She maintained the undefeated streak, and she won the first ever women's Royal Rumble match last year. Subsequently, Asuka lost the unbeaten streak to Charlotte Flair at Wrestlemania 34, while the winning streak lasted 914 days.

With Charlotte and Becky involved in another rivalry, they might not challenge the Empress of Tomorrow at the Grandest Stage of Them All. Therefore, Asuka needs a credible opponent in New Jersey. Here we discuss two best possible opponents for the Smackdown women's champion at Wrestlemania 35.

#2 Carmella

Carmella and Asuka

Carmella could be a suitable opponent to face Asuka. The Princess of Staten Island is an integral part of the Smackdown Live, and she has been part of the blue brand after the brand split. She took part at Royal Rumble where she lasted seven minutes before being eliminated by Charlotte Flair.

Carmella made NXT debut in 2014. She was drafted to Smackdown Live in 2016, and she has attained plenty of success in the blue brand. Carmella made history when she won the inaugural women's Money In the Bank match. In fact, she held the Money In the Bank contract for 287 days which was the longest period of holding the contract by any wrestler.

Carmella won her maiden Smackdown women's title after she cashed in the briefcase on Charlotte Flair. She had an impressive title reign, as she held the title 131 days.

Carmella might not be a top-grade performer in the squared circle, but she can go toe to toe with Asuka. She is one of the big names of women's division who can be a worthy opponent to challenge the Smackdown women's champion. Considering Carmella has impressive mic skills, she can offer an enthralling feud at Wrestlemania 35.

#1 Nikki Bella

Nikki Bella and Asuka in action

Nikki Bella could be an ideal opponent for Asuka at the Show of Shows. Presently, Nikki is a part-timer, who wrestles occasionally. Her last bout was at Evolution where she main-evented the first ever all-women pay-per-view. Nikki locked horns with Ronda Rousey, but she failed to pin the Raw women's champion.

Nikki Bella has been part of WWE for 11 years, and she has achieved a lot of success in her career. In fact, Nikki is a popular face, as she has garnered mainstream popularity. She was involved in several exceptional feuds in her career, and she is a two-time Divas champion. Additionally, Nikki was the longest reigning Divas champion who held the title 301 days.

As an elite name of women's division, Nikki Bella will undoubtedly take part at Wrestlemania 35. Nikki Bella is a big draw, and she is undoubtedly a worthy opponent to face the Empress of Tomorrow.

Considering the stature of Asuka, Nikki might not pin the Smackdown women's champion, but she is capable of producing an exciting rivalry. Asuka is a babyface and Nikki is a heel. Hence, it makes perfect sense for them to lock horns at Metlife Stadium