16 Things You Probably Missed From WWE SmackDown (May 14)

2. Asuka & Kairi Sane Wanted A Different Name

Kabuki Warriors
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On Twitter, Paige revealed after SmackDown that it was Asuka and Kairi Sane who picked their new 'Kabuki Warriors' tag name. Well, sort of. According to the Brit, both women wanted to be called the 'Kabuki Girls' instead, but were overruled by WWE creative.

Next week, we look forward to them being re-dubbed the 'Kabuki Raiders', or the 'Kabuki Experience'. It's coming, right?

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