"They must be happy they’re finally back on TV" - Fans react after Asuka and Kairi Sane break character on WWE SmackDown

By Sunil Joseph

Modified Dec 25, 2023 02:09 GMT

The Kabuki Warriors are former Tag Team Champions

Fans on social media have reacted to Asuka and Kairi Sane breaking character on WWE SmackDown.

Kairi Sane made her WWE return several weeks ago to help IYO SKY retain the Women's Championship. In doing so, she also joined Damage CTRL. Within a short span of her joining the faction, Asuka also joined the group to reform the Kabuki Warriors with her best friend.

Since then, Damage CTRL has looked unstoppable. Last week on SmackDown, the group took on Shotzi, Bianca Belair, Zelina Vega, and Michin in a street fight. During the fight, Isla Dawn and Alba Fyre appeared out of nowhere to attack the Kabuki Warriors, seemingly starting a feud.

A recent post-attack photo has been circulating on social media showing the Kabuki Warriors smiling despite being assaulted.

WWE fans were quick to react to this photo on Twitter in a positive manner. Check out some of the reactions below:

One fan commented that all that matters is they're having fun being back together.

Some stated that they were smiling because they know they would soon be tag team champions.

Asuka has an emotional message for Kairi Sane

Asuka's bond with Kairi Sane dates back to their days in Japan as a tag team. They brought over their bond to WWE when they teamed together several years ago. In fact, the two women have previously won the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships prior to Kairi's exit from the company.

Since Kairi made her return at Crown Jewel, Asuka has been by her side, and the two have united. Now, the Empress of Tomorrow sent an emotional message to Sane.

It remains to be seen if the Kabuki Warriors will be able to win the Women's Tag Team Championships again.

What do you make of the Kabuki Warriors as a tag team? Sound off in the comments section.

About the author

Sunil is a pro wrestling journalist, covering AEW and WWE news stories at Sportskeeda. He holds an MBA degree in Marketing, and has nearly 7 years of experience. A wrestling aficionado since childhood, Sunil used to imitate his favorite wrestlers as a young kid, and started writing professionally about the sport via Sportskeeda’s revenue-sharing opportunity.

Sunil admires former world champions AJ Styles, Will Ospreay, and Kenny Omega for their ability to consistently deliver great matches as well as entertain crowds with their mic skills.

If ever given a chance to change a storyline, Sunil would have booked Roman Reigns to end The Undertaker’s WrestleMania streak instead of Brock Lesnar. According to him, The Tribal Chief needed the victory more than Brock Lesnar, as the latter was already an established performer when he defeated ‘Taker. He would’ve also made that as Taker’s final match.

Always focused on making his work accurate and reliable, Sunil thoroughly checks his facts before writing his articles. When not writing for pro wrestling, he spends his time watching cricket.

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