Kanako Urai is a Japanese professional wrestler currently signed to WWE. She is most famous for her work as Kana in Japan and Asuka in WWE. She is a previous Grand Slam Champion and Royal Rumble winner. As of 2023, Asuka's net worth is around USD 1 million. Asuka is also the current WWE Women's Champion in her third reign with the gold.
| Name | Kanako Urai |
| Born | 26th September 1981 |
| Net Worth | $1 Million |
| Salary | $350,000 |
| Nationality | Japan |
| Height | 5ft 3in |
| Birthplace | Osaka, Japan |
| Debut | June 16, 2004, |
Professional Wrestling Career
Early Years (2004-2010)
Urai started her wrestling vocation subsequent to being animated by a few Japanese legends. She was a previous visual originator before she turned into a full-time grappler. Urai brought home a few competitions and titles and secured herself as a dominant grappler. Between 2004-2006, she took a break and opened her own realistic planning organization while battling constant nephritis.
American and Japanese Circuits (2010-2015)
Urai wrestled for a few top free advancements in America and Japan, for example, DDT Supportive of Wrestling, Ice Ribbon, JWP, Chikara, Wrestling New Work of Classic, Sparkle, and Reina Joshi Puroresu. In the wake of overcoming a few notable names and coming out on top in terms of titles, she endorsed WWE.
WWE
NXT (2015-2017)
Subsequent to her joining WWE, they renamed her Asuka. She immediately rose to an unmistakable quality by overcoming Dana Brooke and Emma at TakeOver London and TakeOver Respect, individually. At TakeOver Dallas, she crushed Bayley to become the NXT Women's Champion. Asuka crushed a few NXT geniuses and fabricated an undefeated streak for more than 500 days as the hero. After TakeOver Brooklyn III, Asuka broke her right collarbone, which constrained her down and out for six to about two months. She surrendered her title and moved to the primary list.
SmackDown Women’s Champion (2017-2018)
Subsequent to appearing on Raw, Asuka remained undefeated and won the 2018 Royal Rumble. She moved to SmackDown and tested the SmackDown Women's Champion, Charlotte. At WrestleMania 34, she confronted Charlotte and lost. It was her most memorable misfortune in the organization. She remained on SmackDown, and before the year was over, she crushed Becky Lynch and Charlotte with tender loving care to come out on top for the WWE SmackDown Title.
The Kabuki Warriors (2019-2020)
Subsequent to losing her title to Charlotte on SmackDown, she collaborated with Kairi Sane. The couple turned on her when she went after Paige by spitting green fog. At Damnation in a Cell, The Kabuki Fighters crushed Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross to win the WWE Women's Tag Team Titles. The couple turned into the longest-dominant WWE Women's Tag Team Champions. At WrestleMania 37, they lost the titles back to Bliss and Cross.
RAW Women’s Champion and other feuds (2020-Present)
After WrestleMania, Asuka entered the blended individual money-in-the-bank ladder match, where she dominated the game. On RAW, Becky Lynch handed over the RAW Women's Title and declared her pregnancy. Asuka lost the title to Sasha Banks on Crude fourteen days after Outrageous Standards. She crushed Banks at SummerSlam and came out on top for her subsequent RAW Women's Title. With tender loving care, she collaborated with Charlotte to win the WWE Ladies' Label Group Title. Be that as it may, the pair lost the title in under 45 days. Following 230 days, Asuka lost the title to Rhea Ripley at WrestleMania 37. She confronted Ripley and Charlotte at Backlash and lost. She entered the Money in the Bank match and lost. She then went on a brief hiatus.
Return From Break
She made her on the April 25th episode of RAW to a deafening group response, intruding on Lynch's promotion. At Survivor Series 2022, she was a piece of Team Bayley in a terrible exertion where Group Bianca crushed Group Bayley in a Conflict Games match after Becky Lynch scored the pin on Dakota Kai. She took another look at Royal Rumble 2023 after a brief break.
She entered the third spot and was dispatched by the inevitable champ, Rhea Ripley. As Ripley tested Charlotte Pizazz for the SmackDown Women’s' Title, the competitor for the RAW Women’s Title was to be chosen by means of an elimination chamber match at the eponymous challenge. Asuka crushed Carmella, Liv Morgan, Natalya, Nikki Cross, and Raquel Rodriguez in the previously mentioned match to turn into the No. 1 contender for the RAW Ladies' Title and went on to confront Bianca Belair for the gold at WrestleMania Hollywood. Her triumph likewise made her the very first lady to win the Royal Rumble, Money in the Bank, and Elimination Chamber matches.
While she failed to book the title at WrestleMania, it was Night of Champions where Asuka finally beat Bianca Belair for the gold. The title was subsequently renamed WWE Women's Champion under Asuka's reign. She lost the title at SummerSlam to Belair and then joined Damage CTRL.
What is Asuka’s Net Worth in 2023?
Asuka's total assets, starting around 2023, are assessed at $1 million. She likewise procures from her product deals and PPV appearances.
Asuka's Salary
Asuka has been a functioning rival in the organization. The 40-year-old is at present quite possibly the most accomplished female hotshot on the list, as she is a Grand Slam and Triple Crown champion. Asuka procures a compensation of $350,000 a year from the WWE.
Asuka's Endorsements
The grappler underwrites different brands. She has embraced brands like Capcom, Metal Gear Edge, PlayStation, Fall Folks, WWE Shop, WWE 2K Games, and others.
Asuka's Charity and Foundation Work
Like each WWE grappler, Asuka loves to partake in a few Foundation Occasions coordinated by WWE and different geniuses. During the year 2018, she and The Miz competed together to help Salvage Canines Rock, which helps lost canines salvage them, and, surprisingly, won the test. She even backs different foundation causes connected with cancer cure and children.
Asuka's House
The Empress of Tomorrow, Asuka, has been exceptionally cautious about her own life. Since her WWE career started, fans have been extremely quick to become aware of Asuka. At present, Asuka lives in a lavish mansion in Orlando, Florida.
Asuka's Cars
Asuka enjoys driving vehicles, particularly high-end ones. She has one of the most outstanding vehicle assortments of any female WWE hotshot. She possesses
Mercedes AMG
Mercedes Benz C Class
Mazda MX-5
Mercedes Benz GLC Class
Lexus LX Luxury
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