It was a mistake #2: The fans are angry about it
Many members of the WWE Universe have voiced a great deal of displeasure at the way Asuka has been treated by the company.
On Twitter, fans like @SamSueLu made certain that their feelings were expressed in no uncertain terms. She wrote
Fans drowned out a popular wrestler with 'She's a racist' chants recently
"Is this real life? This is really happening? WWE does not deserve Asuka. The way they have wasted her is absolutely criminal."
Asuka's male fans were quick to weigh in as well. @Kevin_C87 tweeted:
"Damn the way WWE treated #Asuka reign is disgusting. She has been nothing but a pro, and that's how you treat her. SMH!!"
WWE would do well to take its fan base into consideration when deciding how to proceed. With so many people angry, it could lead to low ratings and buy-rates for Wrestlemania 35, and at a time when the publicly traded WWE is facing a sharp contender in All Elite Wrestling.