Asuka became the new Smackdown Women’s Champion on Sunday night. She climbed the ladder at TLC and secured the title after Ronda Rousey had tipped both Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch off another ladder.
The win was covered by the famed Japanese media outlet, Tokyo Sports. Asuka would later speak to the media outlet directly about her victory.
Translations are cleaned up versions of what Google Translate provided.
“I finally arrived,” Asuka told Tokyo Sports. “After I finished the match, many people were clapping for us in the back.”
Asuka would continue to say that Vince McMahon complimented the match, hugged her, and said he was “really happy”. The article also brought up how Asuka surpassed Goldberg’s undefeated streak during her time in NXT.
Asuka told the media outlet that Ronda Rousey’s interference on Sunday did not change the outcome of the match. “I think the result would not have changed even if there would not have been interference from Ronda,” Asuka said confidently. “Why did I take the belt? Because I’m Asuka!”
Asuka Says She Wants To Defend Title At WrestleMania
She would continue to tell Tokyo Sports that she wants to defend her title at WrestleMania in April. Asuka is hoping she gets a chance to face Ronda Rousey at the event.
Finally, Asuka would say the reason she came to WWE is to help elevate the women’s divisions, something which has indisputably happened in recent months.
“The reason why I came to WWE is raising the quality of the girls,” Google Translate estimated Asuka’s comments as. “That is my mission.”
