3 reasons why Becky Lynch is challenging Asuka leading to Royal Rumble 2020

#2. Kairi Sane is not yet cleared to return to the ring

Kairi Sane suffered a concussion during the main event of TLC 2019.

During the initial few minutes of the TLC 2019 main event, one half of the Women's tag team Champions, Kairi Sane, suffered a concussion (it is not clear to pinpoint the exact time at which Sane got the concussion). The Pirate Princess struggled throughout the match due to the unfortunate incident. Still, Sane and Asuka completed the main event.

Upon further medical evaluation, it was found that Sane has not yet been cleared to return to the ring for in-ring action. With WWE taping next weeks RAW yesterday, Sane and Asuka will have to miss two weeks worth of storyline buildup leading to Royal Rumble 2020. Hence, WWE played it smart by using the RAW Women's Champion to challenge the other half of the Women's tag team champions, Asuka.

It is a win for all parties involved. Sane can get some precious time to recover before getting cleared to wrestle in the ring once again. Becky Lynch and Asuka can have an amazing feud that can be concluded in a great clash (both Lynch and Asuka have amazing chemistry with each other).