Kanako Urai (浦井 佳奈子, Urai Kanako; born September 26, 1981)[8][2] is a Japanese professional wrestler. She has been signed to WWE since August 2015, where she performs on the Raw brand under the ring name Asuka (アスカ or 明日華; / ˈɑːskə /) and is one-half of The Kabuki Warriors with Kairi Sane. [9] . WWE Superstar Asuka's official profile, featuring bio, exclusive videos, photos, career highlights and more! 2M Followers, 101 Following, 2,935 Posts - WWEAsuka (@wwe_asuka) on Instagram: "WWE Super Star Asuka" Jun 23, 2025 · Asuka is officially back—and after nearly a year away from WWE, she’s letting fans know just how hard the road to recovery really was. The former women’s champion made her long-awaited return in Oct 5, 2025 · Check out notable facts on WWE superstar Asuka's life, legacy, and career titles. Jun 23, 2025 · WWE Superstar Asuka has broken her silence on her year-long injury recovery ahead of the Queen of the Ring finals at Night of Champions. Jun 17, 2025 · Before making her comeback on WWE Raw on June 16, 2025, Asuka had been out of the ring for over a year. But it wasn’t because she was released from WWE or planning to leave; her absence was due to a knee injury she suffered back in 2024. Jun 9, 2025 · After being sidelined for more than a year with a knee injury, former WWE Women's Tag Team Champion Asuka is making her triumphant return. Kanako Urai (September 26, 1981) is a Japanese professional wrestler currently signed to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) on the Raw brand under the ring name Asuka. She is a three-time WWE Raw Women's Champion and a former WWE Smackdown Women's Champion. Dec 31, 2025 · Asuka opens up about her tooth loss that once came after a hard kick. Along with professional wrestling naturally comes the risk of injury, ranging from minor to serious. During WWE‘s pandemic