Why did Asuka leave Damage CTRL? WWE star reveals the real reason behind her decision on RAW
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The June 23 episode of
WWE
RAW witnessed some of the most striking moments of all time as it featured top-tier talents in action, including the top star Asuka as a surprise entrant during the Queen of the Ring semi-final segment.
During the segment, Jade Cargill and Roxanne Perez locked horns, where the latter took control early, playing mind games and eventually targeting Cargill's left leg, severely compromising it to the point Jade is unable to properly battle.
However, Cargill fought back, slamming Perez down with Jaded to pick up the win and secure the spot in the finals.
Near the entrance ramp, Cargill celebrated the win as Asuka appeared and the two finalists faced off right near the Queen of the Ring crown, where she addressed her match at the Nights of Champion and cleared the doubt related to Damage CTRL.
Asuka reveals the real reason behind her decision on RAW
During the Queen of the Ring semi-final segment, Asuka revealed the real reason behind leaving Damage CTRL. She made it clear that the faction is over after she came face-to-face with former stablemate
IYO SKY
.
The confrontation happened while Asuka was talking about her huge
Night of Champions
match against Jade Cargill to crown the new Queen of the Ring when IYO interrupted, but Asuka wasted no time setting the record straight. Before that, IYO made it known she still wants that dream match they discussed while Damage CTRL was running wild.
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The reigning Women's World Champion declared that 'It can finally be Asuka vs. IYO SKY, just like what we talked about during Damage CTRL.'
Asuka didn't hesitate to set the record straight, telling SKY, 'We are not in Damage CTRL anymore.' With that one line, Asuka confirmed that the faction, that had been introduced in 2022, was finished for good. Asuka declared that the faction Damage CTRL no longer exists and is finished for good.
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Earlier, WWE had quietly disbanded Damage CTRL following Dakota Kai's release in May, following which the remaining members have gone their separate ways. The group drifted apart, Bayley is pursuing a solo run, Kairi Sane and Asuka were briefly sidelined by injuries, and IYO SKY has been the only active member on-screen.
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Even though Asuka and Kairi are both back on TV, WWE hasn't hinted at bringing the group back together. However, Asuka's confirmation on Monday night was pretty clear and left no room for misunderstanding that Damage CTRL is no longer functional now.
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