Author: Today in Pro Wrestling History: On September 7th, WWE signs Kanako Urai (Asuka) to a Developmental Deal. After appearing at the first NXT TAKEOVER: BROOKLYN as a member of the audience, Asuka officially inks a deal with World Wrestling Entertainment, and the company announces her addition to the roster in a press conference the next day.
Today in Pro Wrestling History (September 7): The Emergence of Kanako Urai (Asuka)
Asuka debuted at the NXT taping just two days later. Just seven months after her debut match, Asuka defeated Bayley for the NXT Women’s Championship. She held the title until this week. She vacated the championship and handed over the belt after a 510-day reign, due to an injury she suffered at NXT TAKEOVER: BROOKLYN III.
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