Asuka Vacates NXT Women's Title - WWE Main Roster Awaits

6. Upward Momentum

Perhaps her primal wail earlier this year was correct. Maybe really nobody is ready for Asuka.

In Ember Moon, NXT had just about generated a new performer that almost found a level with the reigning champion, or did enough so to make her two attempts at the title seem not completely inconceivable. Beyond 'The War Goddess', she has dominated all in her path.

Sanity's Nikki Cross was put to the sword in an outstanding NXT television clash, whilst Liv Morgan, Peyton Royce, Billie Kay and Ruby Riot merely happen to exist in Asuka's orbit, not ever really standing a chance of planting their flag.

At this point, the only credible contenders are on the main roster. By virtue of its elevated status, the females that currently compete on either Monday Night Raw or SmackDown Live! do, in theory, have the pedigree to take down the unbeatable doyen of the division.

That said, several active members of those rosters have already tried and failed in their past-life on the developmental brand. With even those talents falling short, WWE may have to consider repeating the actions they took when then-NXT Women's Champion Paige unseated WWE Divas Champion AJ Lee in her first televised appearance.

Keeping her streak alive despite punctuating the title reign, stripping Asuka of a belt she could never possibly lose may actually get WWE out of trouble, especially if she were to scoop either brand's top title in the same way the Norwich 'Anti-Diva' did.