Asuka was originally set to team with Lana to face Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler at WWE TLC, but she was written out with a storyline injury on RAW. While there has been speculation about who Asuka’s replacement partner could be, Peyton Royce stepped up on Twitter.
She wrote: “
Hello @WWEAsuka. I know you need a tag team partner on Sunday. I know you know I can go. Sincerely, former Women’s Tag Team Champion, Relentless Royce. #WWETLC.”
Asuka replied: “
Peyton Royce To Partner With Asuka At WWE TLC?
With Lana injured [in storyline], Peyton Royce has offered to partner with Asuka in the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship match against champions Shayna Baslzer and Nia Jax at Sunday’s TLC pay-per-view event.
Peyton wrote, “Hello @WWEAsuka. I know you need a tag team partner on Sunday. I know you know I can go. Sincerely, former Women’s Tag Team Champion, Relentless Royce. #WWETLC.”
It seems like Asuka has already accepted Peyton’s offer. The Empress of Tomorrow tweeted, “Let’s do it together,” in response to Peyton.
Asuka, the Raw Women’s Champion, could potentially become a dual title holder this Sunday.