Asuka, a multi-time WWE champion and one of the company's notable female stars, has signed a new long-term contract with WWE while recovering from knee surgery. The specifics of the deal, including its length and financial terms, remain undisclosed. Asuka last competed at WWE Backlash in May, where she and Kairi Sane lost the Women’s Tag Team Championships. Following her surgery in June, she has been actively rehabilitating and was recently seen without crutches during a WWE live event in Japan. This contract extension comes amid WWE's efforts to secure its top talent amid a competitive market. Fans are eager to see when Asuka will make her return to the ring.