Asuka (birth name: Kanako Urai) is a Japanese professional wrestler signed to the Raw brand as a member of Damage CTRL, as of Jan 2025. Before WWE, she wrestled under the name Kana and competed in various Japanese promotions, winning titles like the JWP Openweight Championship, Wave Tag Team Championship, and Smash Diva Championship. In 2015, Asuka became the first Japanese female wrestler signed by WWE in over 20 years.
In the developmental brand of WWE (NXT), Asuka held the NXT Women's Championship for a record 510 days and won the inaugural Women's Royal Rumble (2018) after her promotion to the main roster in 2017. Asuka is a former SmackDown Women’s Champion, a four-time WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion, and a three-time WWE Women’s Champion. She is also the only woman in WWE history to win the Royal Rumble, Money in the Bank, and Elimination Chamber matches. As of January 2025, Asuka is out of action due to a knee injury (via ringsidenews).
Asuka Royal Rumble appearances - wins, losses, and stats
According to All Rumble Stats, Asuka has competed in three Women's Royal Rumble matches, winning once in 2018. She has finished in the top four twice. In her three appearances, she has made seven eliminations.
| Number of Appearances | 3 |
| Number of Wins | 1 |
| Number of Runners-Up | 0 |
| Number of Top Four | 2 |
| Best Finish | 1 (Royal Rumble 2018) |
| Worst Finish | 25 (Royal Rumble 2024) |
| Longest Time in Match | 33:15 (Royal Rumble 2023) |
| Shortest Time in Match | 13:02 (Royal Rumble 2024) |
| Number of Eliminations | 7 |
Asuka Royal Rumble year-on-year appearance - entry number, finish position, and eliminations
| Event | Entrant Number | Finishing Position | Eliminations | Eliminated By |
| Royal Rumble 2018 | 25 | 1 | 3 | Winner |
| Royal Rumble 2023 | 17 | 3 | 3 | Rhea Ripley |
| Royal Rumble 2024 | 7 | 25 | 1 | Kacy Catanzaro, Kayden Carter |
Royal Rumble 2018 - Winner
According to allrumblestats, in the inaugural edition of the Women's Royal Rumble in 2018, Asuka entered as the 25th entrant and won the match, while making three eliminations.
Royal Rumble 2023 - 3rd Place
In the Royal Rumble 2023, Asuka entered at #17. She finished 3rd and had three eliminations before being eliminated by Rhea Ripley.
Royal Rumble 2024 - 25th Place
In the 2024 edition, Asuka was the 7th participant to enter the ring and finished in 25th place. She made one elimination before Kacy Catanzaro and Kayden Carter eliminated her from the match.
Asuka Royal Rumble eliminations of opponents by numbers
| Wrestler | Times Eliminated |
| Nia Jax | 2 |
| Sonya Deville | 1 |
| Ember Moon | 1 |
| Candice LeRae | 1 |
| Tegan Nox | 1 |
| Nikki Bella | 1 |
*All Royal Rumble stats are from AllRumbleStats.com
*Last updated January 30, 2025
FAQs on Asuka Royal Rumble Appearances
A. Asuka's nickname is "The Empress of Tomorrow," according to Cagematch.
A. Yes, Asuka won the first-ever Women's Royal Rumble match in 2018.
A. Asuka has won the WWE Women's Championship thrice, the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship 4 times, the SmackDown Women's Championship, and the NXT Women's Championship once.
A. Asuka remained undefeated in WWE for 914 days before losing to Charlotte Flair at WrestleMania 34.
A. Before WWE, Asuka competed in Japan under the ring name "Kana."
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