WWE Women's Royal Rumble 2026: Predicting All 30 Entrants

21. Asuka (#10)

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Kairi Sane would be long gone by the time Asuka grinned her way to the ring for a lil' meet and erm...greet with Rhea Ripley. Like her Kabuki Warriors partner, the vet would have a tough time getting the best of Rhea. Unlike Kairi, Asuka would last a little longer than a few short minutes out there.

Punting her quickly would be a mistake by the agents. They surely know that Asuka is essential in these kinds of matches. The 2018 winner is one of the most accomplished workers on the entire roster, and she can guide some of the less-experienced Rumble entrants through if they get a bit lost.

Besides, Ripley wouldn't be the main reason for Asuka being there. She has a confrontation raring to go with a certain someone else...

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