Rumor Roundup: Asuka retirement talk, John Cena Classic, more!
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Key Points:
- Asuka appeared emotional and shared a farewell moment with Iyo Sky after her loss at Backlash, sparking rumors about her status in WWE.
- Dave Meltzer reported that Asuka is "semi-retired," though the exact meaning is unclear, while other sources suggest she is out indefinitely for personal reasons, not officially retired.
- Backstage reactions are mixed, with some confusion and disbelief that Asuka's match at Backlash was her final appearance.
- Additional rumors include the John Cena Classic event still being in development, AJ Styles considering a producer role for NXT, and Kazuchika Okada missing a title match due to a family situation.
- Blake Monroe is expected to enter the mid-card title scene on SmackDown, potentially challenging United States Champion Tiffany Stratton.