10 Biggest Stars Of Wrestling's Empty Arena Era (So Far)

1. Asuka

Is there a more vibrant and unique presence in WWE right now than Asuka? No, no there is not.

The Empress of Tomorrow has been one of the most frequently featured superstars during these past weeks and months - and with reason!

Few people can fill the void of an empty setting as well as Asuka. In fact, much like nobody is ready for Asuka, you could well say that nobody can do that job as well as this most charismatic of wrestlers.

The fact that WWE has utilised Asuka as much as they can on both Raw and SmackDown tells its own story. Much like the watching TV audience knows, WWE is well aware that this is a talent who forever distracts from the realisation that the WWE action of today is playing out in an empty venue.

Of course, it also helps that, as well as being an all-encompassing presence and being based in Florida, Asuka is arguably the greatest female in-ring talent in the company right now - meaning she can pull the best out of whoever she's put between the ropes with.

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