WWE Superstar Asuka has taken to social media to share that she feels "in danger" and demand that fans stop romantic advances towards her.
I absolutely reject any romantic or personal approaches toward me.
There is absolutely no possibility for others to interfere in my private life.
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In a post pinned to the top of her feed on the social media platform X, Asuka firmly stated, "I absolutely reject any romantic or personal approaches toward me.
There is absolutely no possibility for others to interfere in my private life."
Please don't have romantic feelings for me. It's meaningless—100% pointless.
— ASUKA / 明日華 (@WWEAsuka) January 29, 2025The 43-year-old Japanese wrestler shared that she has been feeling increasingly unsafe due to fans making romantic advances toward her, to the point where she felt compelled to involve law enforcement.
I've been feeling in danger recently. I've already consulted the police.
At this rate, even if fans approach me at the airport or in the city, I will feel the possibility that something might happen, and it will scare me, making me unable to respond.
While Asuka didn't specify if a particular incident triggered her alarm, it's clear that these unwanted interactions have left her feeling vulnerable.
Asuka's situation highlights a disturbing trend among certain fans who, over the years, have harassed wrestlers at airports, hotels, and even their homes, often pushing for autographs or pictures only to turn around and sell the memorabilia for profit. This type of behavior has occasionally crossed into more dangerous territory.
A chilling example is the 2020 case of WWE star Sonya Deville, who was targeted by an obsessed fan, Phillip Thomas, who drove across the country with the intention of kidnapping her. Thomas was later convicted of attempted kidnapping and aggravated stalking, receiving a 15-year prison sentence.
Asuka, who has been with WWE since 2015 and is known for holding the record as the longest-reigning NXT Women's Champion, has been sidelined since May 2024 after undergoing knee surgery.
Though she hasn't been seen on TV since her last appearance at Backlash 2024, WWE had reportedly been considering storylines for her return, including a potential tag team angle.
However, plans were complicated by the ongoing injuries within her faction, Damage CTRL.
Kairi Sane is out with an arm injury, and Dakota Kai is in concussion protocol after a dangerous-looking spot with Zoey Stark, leaving IYO Sky as the only active member.
Despite her time away from the ring, Asuka's commitment to WWE remains strong, as evidenced by her new long-term contract with the company, signed in September.
Still, the fear she's experiencing underscores a troubling reality for wrestlers: even beyond the physical risks of competition, they must also contend with the invasive and sometimes dangerous behavior of a small subset of fans.
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