WWE star Asuka expressed she has been “feeling in danger” recently when it comes to interactions with fans.
The four-time women’s world champion in WWE sent out a series of posts to her official X account on Wednesday, expressing distress and frustration about fans’ interactions with her and their desire for a romantic relationship — enough so that she contacted law enforcement about it.
“I’ve been feeling in danger recently,” Asuka wrote. “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.”
It’s unclear if a specific interaction sparked Asuka’s fear and concern.
A portion of wrestling fans have become known for hounding performers in bunches at airports, hotels and other public places for them to sign items — often turning around and selling the memorabilia on the internet for profit.
The Japanese star, who is very private about her life outside the ring, also made it clear to fans in her posts that she will “absolutely reject any romantic or personal approaches toward me.”
“Please don’t have romantic feelings for me,” Asuka wrote. “It’s meaningless — 100% pointless.”
She added: “There is absolutely no possibility for others to interfere in my private life.”
Asuka, 43, who has been with WWE since 2015, remains the longest-reigning NXT women’s champion, a four-time Women’s tag team champion, and has won the Royal Rumble and Money in the Bank.
Her fear of the worst certainly have some merit.
In 2020, WWE star Sonya Deville dealt with a scary incident in which obsessed fan Phillip Thomas drove from his home in South Carolina to the Tampa area with the intent to kidnap Deville while carrying a knife, zip ties, duct tape and mace — even breaking into her home.
He struck a plea deal for 15 years in prison in 2023 for attempted kidnapping, aggravated stalking and armed burglary.
Thomas sent hundreds of threatening messages to Deville — who said she ignored them. One said he was going to “force” her to SummerSlam with him as her “boyfriend”.
Asuka has been off WWE television and out of action since getting injured in May 2024 and having knee surgery shortly after.
Asuka is currently a member of the Damage CTL faction, which is also dealing with injuries to Kairi Sane and Dakota Kai.
It remains unclear if and when Asuka could return to the ring, though Fightful Select reported WWE has made creative pitches around her.
