5 potential allies for Asuka after the departure of Kairi Sane from WWE

#2 Naomi

Asuka and Naomi

Naomi has been in the spotlight recently after fans responded to the Karaoke Showdown and Lacey Evans angle that she is currently involved in with the hashtag #NaomiDeservesBetter. She has always been a fan favorite, but often falls to the wayside. Maybe Naomi could align with Asuka to bring her back to the title scene?

Respect. #SmackDown @NaomiWWE pic.twitter.com/yi0oZ4puJz

— WWE (@WWE) July 31, 2020

The two had worked as allies in the past when The Empress of Tomorrow came to the aid of Naomi against The IIconics. The pair's wrestling styles complemented one another, and they also had great chemistry in backstage segments together.

#TheEmpress is FIRED UP! @WWEAsuka & @NaomiWWE will join forces to take on @WWE_MandyRose & @SonyaDevilleWWE NEXT on #SDLive! pic.twitter.com/pibTjXHSfC

— WWE (@WWE) September 26, 2018

There has also been animosity in the past between Naomi, Bayley, and Sasha Banks. Naomi and the Role Model were involved in a brief feud last summer over the SmackDown Women's Championship, where Bayley cheated her way to a win. Naomi was also a member of Team B.A.D with Sasha. The past alliance was called back to during the recent fatal five-way match for the SmackDown Women's title, where all three former members were involved.

Naomi has plenty of reasons to help Asuka feel the glow, and it would certainly be fun to see