5 Reasons why Asuka won Money in the Bank 2020

Modified May 11, 2020 18:50 GMT

#1 Asuka is immensely over with the WWE Universe

Asuka has worked hard to get where she is today

Up until last year, Asuka was mostly portrayed as a talented Superstar who delivers great matches, is respectful towards all her opponents, and is rather a silent workhorse in WWE. But her gimmick underwent a massive change when she aligned forced with Kairi Sane. Her attitude was brilliant, and it made her look like a genuine heel.

But here’s the thing about WWE Universe. As CM Punk once pointed out, “If you’re a good enough heel, you eventually get over with the crowd”. That’s exactly what happened with Asuka.

Her new personality complemented her in-ring skills quite well, and the fans started to back her once again. Fast forward to this day, and everyone appreciates Asuka’s role in elevating the women’s division in WWE and maintaining the standard that a fan now hopes to see from the female Superstars. Even at the Money in the Bank PPV, she was one of the few Superstars who impressed the WWE Universe.

In addition to that, Asuka is naturally great with her comic timing. Her ability to blend in any kind of situation and still managing to stand out allows her to be in the spotlight, which in turn has helped her gain the admiration of the WWE Universe.

Hence, she was the safest bet for this year’s Money in the Bank winner because she can keep the fans invested in all the antics that she will pull off now that she has the Money in the Bank contract with her.

About the author

Shruti Sadbhav is a WWE writer at Sportskeeda Wrestling. With a triple major in Journalism, English Literature, and Psychology, she has always been drawn to writing. As an avid sports lover, writing about sports was the finest way to combine her passion with her prowess.

Whenever she writes, Shruti puts herself into the shoes of fans to see how she would appreciate an honest account of anything related to something she follows wholeheartedly with engaging and relevant information to cater to the readers' needs.

Shruti has seven years of experience. She previously worked as a content manager at Fox Sports Asia and as an assistant manager and digital marketer at Kickstart FC. Shruti previously worked in multiple roles in Sportskeeda, where she was a WWE features writer, editor, and content manager. She has over 40 million+ reads across all her writer profiles, giving her an immensely diverse audience across WWE and football.

When it comes to pro wrestling, Shruti does not particularly remember the first match she watched. However, she recalls accompanying her brother and getting hooked when she saw The Undertaker – a fascinating wrestler that she, like thousands of others, believed in.
Her views on pro wrestling evolved as she grew older and understood the intricacies of the business. This allows her to appreciate those who dedicate themselves to the craft and, once in a while, it does become what it has always been touted to be – magical. Her favorite wrestler is Finn Balor due to his persistence.

When she is not working as a writer, Shruti loves to read, enjoy a good cup of coffee, and let Manchester City dictate her weekend plans.

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Edited by Zaid Khan