WWE Star Returns With Major Gimmick Change At Royal Rumble

Published: Jan 29, 2023 by Amanda Savage | Last Updated: Jan 29, 2023 by Amanda Savage

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A WWE star has returned to action at tonight’s WWE Royal Rumble with a major gimmick change, channeling some previously violent roots!

Asuka appeared as an entrant in tonight’s WWE Women’s Royal Rumble however has debuted a new persona to her WWE presentation.

After teasing on social media, Asuka seems to have finally brought her previous wrestling persona to her WWE character.

After many posts featuring an apparent throwback to her previous wrestling persona Kana, tonight her transformation appeared complete.

With a full face of makeup, the more dastardly Asuka certainly was intent on violence as she attempted to take out as many women in the rumble as possible.

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She wouldn’t be the only returning star however as shortly thereafter, Piper Niven appeared as well.

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