10 Amazing Stats On Asuka’s Undefeated Streak
1. 873 Days
Assuming WWE don't decide to have her lay down at an unadvertised Saturday Night house show appearance, Asuka will enter Sunday's Elimination Chamber pay-per-view with an 873 day undefeated streak to her name.
It's a remarkable figure, literally improving by the day. Much like the great title reigns and streaks from bygone eras though, the statistic eventually becomes the most valuable aspect of the performer. The New Day were able to pluck Demolition's legendary 1980s Tag Team Title longevity reign from relative obscurity during a 2016 run that saw them edge over the line and claim it for their own, but the trick in sustaining the act's gravitas afterwards went beyond them riding an ice cream truck to the ring at the following WrestleMania.
The company have misfired too often with gifts such as these that have landed in their laps often by accident rather than design, but Asuka's streak has been one curated, crafted and controlled with an incredible finale almost assured. A 1000 day milestone alone should trigger a celebration unlike any other. It's for this reason that a mundane February defeat to Nia Jax seems virtually impossible. But Jeff Jarrett going into the WWE Hall Of Fame was equally unlikely...