Asuka's WWE Backlash record
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The Legendary Empress wants to teach Iyo Sky a lesson.
‘The Legendary Empress’ Asuka turned on Iyo Sky, irked by her closeness towards Rhea Ripley, and feeling disrespected, she, along with Kairi Sane, attacked the two. Originally speculated for WrestleMania 42, the match is now announced for Backlash, albeit without the presence of Kairi Sane.
The two former tag partners and stablemates will now settle the score at the 2026 edition of Backlash on May 9 in Tampa, Florida. This will be their first singles clash in this feud, and before the showdown, let us take a look at Asuka’s full WWE Backlash record, including appearances, wins, and losses.
Asuka’s Backlash record
| S. No | Backlash edition | Date | Opponent | Stipulation | Result | Backlash record |
| 01. | 2020 | June 14, 2020 | Nia Jax | Singles match for the WWE Women’s title | Double Count-out | 0-0 |
| 02. | 2021 | May 16, 2021 | Rhea Ripley (c) & Charlotte Flair | Triple-threat for the WWE Women’s title | Loss (15:22) | 0-1 |
| 03. | 2024 | May 04, 2024 | Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill | WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles match | Loss (c) [with Kairi Sane] (17:22) | 0-2 |
| 04. | 2026 | May 09, 2026 | Iyo Sky | Singles match | TBD | TBD |
Asuka made her Backlash debut during the 2020 edition, where she defended the WWE Women’s title against Nia Jax. The match ended in a double count-out with The Legendary Empress retaining the title as a result.
She then competed in a triple-threat match for the Women’s title against Rhea Ripley and Charlotte Flair. In 2024, she, along with her Kabuki Warriors tag partner Kairi Sane, failed to retain the Women’s Tag Team titles, dropping them to Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill.
Notably, Asuka is yet to register a win at the PLE, and now she takes on Iyo Sky at the Benchmark Arena in Tampa, Florida, on May 9.
Total matches: 03
Wins: 00
Losses: 02
Draw: 01
What is Asuka’s WWE Backlash record?
After three appearances, The Legendary Empress has accumulated 0 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw.
What is her first appearance at the PLE?
The Legendary Empress; first appearance at Backlash came during the 2020 edition in Orlando, Florida.
When and where will the 2026 edition take place?
The 2026 edition of Backlash after WrestleMania will take place on 9th May at the Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida. It will be the tenth edition after the PLE was reinstated in 2016. It was held annually from 1999 to 2009, but was then discontinued until 2016.
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