Summary

AJ Styles weighed in on Asuka's future after the emotional fallout from WWE Backlash 2026. Styles said he does not know the facts around her current situation, but he is convinced Asuka will eventually take her place in the WWE Hall of Fame.

The comment followed a wave of support for Asuka after her singles match with IYO SKY at Backlash. After the match, the two shared a post-match embrace, and other WWE names also publicly praised Asuka.

Winner

IYO SKY defeated Asuka in their singles match at WWE Backlash 2026.

AJ Styles reacts to Asuka after Backlash

Styles' remark was brief, but it added another notable voice to the discussion around Asuka after Backlash. Big E had also addressed the uncertainty around her future, and the broader reaction from WWE talent made the moment feel bigger than a routine loss.

What AJ Styles' message could mean for Asuka in WWE

AJ Styles framing Asuka as a future Hall of Famer adds even more weight to the way WWE talent viewed her Backlash moment. That praise does not confirm anything about her status, but it does underline how strongly she is respected inside the company.

Asuka's future is still unclear, and that uncertainty is now part of the story coming out of Backlash. If WWE addresses her status soon, the reaction from names like Styles and Big E will only make that follow-up feel more important to fans.

Sources

As reported by Fightful