Every Asuka NXT TakeOver Match - Ranked From Worst To Best

10. Vs Nia Jax (The End, June 8th 2016)

Whilst not the most ideal first high profile defence of her NXT Women's Title, Asuka's one and only Full Sail TakeOver appearance as champion did afford her a fresh challenge in the form of the limited Nia Jax.

Bayley had established a high watermark with her sensational effort against the division's new monster at December's London supercard, and whilst the 'Empress Of Tomorrow' couldn't quite reach those heights, fans saw a resilience and determination unlike anything she'd had to exhibit since debuting the prior summer.

Jax had injured 'The Hugger' en route to her title shot, and exerted her dominance with frightening power offence at the expense of a technical approach.

Surviving Nia's relentless attacks in the early portion of the match, Asuka turned the corner by resorting to lightning quick strikes, building on a missile dropkick with some wicked fists and her trademark hip attack.

With a banshee-like wail, she weakened the monster with arm-bars and an Asuka Lock attempt, before finally toppling Nia with some of the hardest kicks ever witnessed in NXT. 'Keep chopping, and chopping' noted commentator Tom Phillips at the dramatic conclusion, eloquently observing how the buzzsaw-like boots had finally felled the mighty oak tree.