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Writers questioned Asuka's poison mist gimmick after it appeared in WWE at Hell in a Cell. A writer from Wrestleview called the gimmick "stereotypical." The Ringer blamed the mist gimmick on...Paul Heyman. But here is a video from a WrestleMania weekend where Asuka talks about her admiration for The Great Muta and her desire to do a poison mist gimmick in WWE about a year and a half before she started doing it.
Mar 2, 2024
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Contract signing for the Raw Women's Championship at the Royal Rumble. The contract signing is hosted by Jerry Lawler. Becky comes out and is apprehensive with her title. She says nothing when prompted for any comment before the signing by Lawler. The Kabuki Warriors come out. Asuka calls her stupid again in Japanese. Kairi pokes Becky with her wagasa then leaves the ring after Becky snatches Kairi's wagasa from her. Asuka signs, then Becky. Asuka sprays poison mist on Becky before yelling at her and leaving the ring. Becky asks for the microphone while she's in pain. She talks about getting money and comparing it to poison. She says Asuka is the most dangerous woman she's faced. When someone touches Becky, it raises a badness in her. If Becky has to go down she'll go down swinging but if she's going down she's taking Asuka with her.
Mar 16, 2024
Paige introduces the Kabuki Warriors. All of them walk to the ring. A recap of the October 7th match, mostly focused on Becky and her getting misted, plays. In the ring, Paige talks about putting together the Kabuki Warriors and then goes on about the Women's Evolution and the team's individual accolades. Asuka takes the microphone from Paige and says (in Japanese) "We are champions. Does anyone else complain about it?" Paige takes the microphone from Asuka and chides her for taking the microphone. Then Kairi takes the microphone and says (in Japanese) "Nobody can beat us” before laughing. Kairi steps back from Paige after Paige knocks the microphone out of Kairi’s hand. Asuka mists Paige, ending Paige's tenure as their manager. (Paige reappeared weeks later on the now defunct show WWE Backstage on Fox Sports 1.) Asuka almost mists Paige again while Paige is getting medical attention but Becky comes out. Becky clears the ring before fighting Kairi. Asuka joins in and both Kabuki Warrions overwhelm Becky. Becky later throws Asuka over the barricade surrounding the ring.
Mar 5, 2024
Asuka is, for some reason, on commentary during Rey Mysterio and Andrade's match. She's asked about interfering in Alexa and Nikki's match and if she's willing to defend the tag team championship at WrestleMania. She replies only in Japanese.
Mar 24, 2024
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IIconics (champions) vs. Mandy Rose & Sonya Deville vs. Alexa Bliss & Nikki Cross vs. Kabuki Warriors.
* Mandy Rose rolls up Billie Kay for a pin, eliminating the IIconics.
* Asuka submits Rose with the Asuka Lock, eliminating Rose and Deville.
* Nikki pushes Kairi off the turnbuckle, leaving her susceptible to a punch (forearm?) by Bliss as Paige watches. Bliss hits Twisted Bliss, win titles.
Feb 28, 2024
Since all of this is not on YouTube.
On this episode of SmackDown the Tokyo tour dates are recapped, complete with footage of the Kabuki Warriors winning against the IIconics in Tokyo.
A backstage segment (linked here) follows where Paige and the Kabuki Warriors confront the IIconics for the title shot they were promised. The IIconics delay the title match. The segment ends with face manager Paige slapping Billie Kay.
Feb 27, 2024
Drafts is what I use for a lot of things between my iPad and a webpage. I’m using this to take pointless notes about the Kabuki Warriors things I’m watching on Peacock. Like any gaps in Kabuki Warriors appearances. Or deciding maybe I’m not too crazy about the IIconics as an onscreen tag team after all. Or my irritation with this one smark blog (now defunct for a very good reason, name of blog withheld here) I’m using to find their appearances.
Feb 23, 2024