WWE RAW: 1 Superstar who flopped and 4 who impressed – Top babyface en route to reclaiming WrestleMania glory, new title match confirmed (March 22nd, 2021)

#2 Impressed on WWE RAW: Asuka

Asuka finally set to kickstart her WrestleMania feud

WWE Superstar Asuka looked like her old brutal self on RAW this week. She returned inside the ring for a match against Peyton Royce. The latter had demanded a match against the RAW Women’s Champion and finally got her opportunity on the Red brand. Both superstars faced each other in an entertaining match that added more credibility to Royce’s claims about deserving better chances on the show.

Asuka was dominant in this match right from the get-go. However, she still faced a tough challenge from her opponent, who took the fight to the champion. Asuka was terrific with her maneuvers on the mat. After a few near pinfalls, Asuka got hold of an exhausted Royce and caught her in the signature lock for submission. This allowed her to pick up a good win on WWE RAW before she met her WrestleMania opponent.

After the match, Asuka’s celebration was interrupted by Rhea Ripley, who debuted on RAW tonight. The former NXT Women’s Champion directly demanded a shot at the RAW Women’s Championship at WrestleMania. Asuka agreed to the match, and both superstars will now lock horns in a highly-anticipated title match at the next WWE pay-per-view.

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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 Kaushik Das