8 Big Concerns Heading Into WWE TLC 2017
7. Diminishing Asuka's Debut
There's a lot wrong with the way WWE book their wrestlers in 2017, and their inability to effectively debut new wrestlers and complete failure in protecting superstar auras are among the writers' biggest flaws. Unfortunately, both could come into play when Asuka hits the ring on Sunday night.
'The Empress Of Tomorrow' is a special talent. She's as good as any of her peers in the ring, but her poise, presence, and mystique are what really set her apart. If WWE book her the way she was handled in NXT, then Asuka will unquestionably become the company's biggest female star, but that's a huge "if."
Her star power must be protected at all costs, but the signs are ominous. Shinsuke Nakamura and Bobby Roode have both had theirs chipped away through impotent main roster introductions. Each went 50/50 with Dolph Ziggler on their pay-per-view debut, and while Asuka and Emma have had great matches in the past, there's no need for this to be anything more than a squash.
Asuka is destined for bigger things, while Emma, seemingly, is not. She's there to make 'The Empress' look good, not take her shine away, and there's no need for her to be anything more than a rag doll. God forbid WWE lose their minds and actually put Emma over, though. The world would burn.