8 booking steps toward Paige vs. Asuka at WrestleMania 34

Step 5: The choice is made

What intentions lie beneath that mask?

...Asuka has returned!

As the Empress of Tomorrow slowly makes her way to the ring, the question everyone asks is: "whose side is she on?" The tension in the ring is thick enough to cut with a knife as Asuka takes off her mask, eyes everyone, and shares a smile with Paige, Mandy Rose, and Sonya Deville, who now look even more confident and overjoyed.

But it's a bait and switch because Asuka proceeds to lay a vicious beating on Rose and Deville! The crowd explodes as Paige, for the first time, retreats in fear!

A staredown between Asuka and Paige ensues, and the Empress smiles viciously, letting everyone know that she's coming for Paige and her championship.

The next week, Asuka wins her qualifying match and will participate in the Elimination Chamber.