The planned heel turn for a WWE star was altered just before last night’s episode of Raw in Quebec City, Canada. Originally, Naomi was set to defend her Women’s World Championship against Aiyo Sky, but the match was canceled three hours before the show as Naomi was not medically cleared to compete. Instead, an impromptu match took place between Sky and Roxanne Perez.
Before this match, Sky met with her former Damage CTRL teammates, the Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane), who offered to accompany her at ringside, similar to how Asuka had Raquel Rodriguez. Sky declined the offer, but as Rodriguez attempted to interfere, Indi Hartwell and Thane appeared, causing more problems than help for Sky. Distracted by their involvement, Sky accidentally knocked them off the apron, allowing Perez to roll Sky up and secure the victory.
Backstage, tensions escalated when Asuka and Sky argued after Sky instructed them to stay behind the scenes, a request they ignored. The confrontation ended with Asuka physically pushing Sky, signaling the start of her heel turn. According to Pwinsider Elite, plans to turn Asuka heel have been in the works for some time, but changes due to Naomi’s absence accelerated this storyline development.
Initially, Asuka’s heel turn was supposed to develop gradually over several weeks, but the sudden changes to the show fast-tracked the decision. There were also early discussions about a tag match involving Sky, Rhea Ripley, Perez, and Rodriguez, but the plan was altered to the singles match between Sky and Perez. WWE has yet to disclose further details about Naomi’s medical status.
Fan Take: This unexpected shift in storylines adds an unpredictable edge to WWE programming, keeping fans on their toes. Asuka’s accelerated heel turn could bring fresh drama and intensity, potentially reshaping rivalries and adding excitement to the women’s division.
