Bianca Belair and Asuka are two of the most dynamic wrestlers in WWE history. Belair made her debut in 2016 and quickly became known for her strength, speed, and agility. Asuka, on the other hand, made her debut in 2015 and quickly became known for her striking ability and submission skills.
The two will battle for the Raw Women's Championship at WrestleMania 39. Although the storyline has been met with mixed reviews from fans, there is a big case to be made for either superstar to win. This list will examine reasons Bianca should retain the title, and reasons why Asuka should topple The EST.
8 Why Bianca Belair Should Retain: Bianca Is One Of The Hottest Wrestlers In The WWE
In 2022, Bianca Belair emerged as the leading female wrestler in WWE's women's division amidst the departures and injuries of other top stars. Her incredible strength and lengthy feud with Becky Lynch showcased her growth as a wrestler and sports entertainer. From losing in 26 seconds at SummerSlam 2021 to stealing the show at WrestleMania 38, Bianca has become one of WWE's most reliable performers, deserving of high recognition. WrestleMania 39 could help her start to build a generational path as a champion and wrestler.
7 Why Asuka Should Win: Asuka Has Never Beaten Bianca On The Main Roster
Bianca and Asuka have only had two televised matches on the main roster in the WWE. They have one draw and Bianca holds a victory from their match on Raw in 2022. Asuka is already a future WWE Hall of Famer, but she will likely not want to leave the WWE without at least one major victory over Belair who she started facing all the way back in NXT.
6 Why Bianca Belair Should Retain: Their Storyline Is Uninteresting
The battle between Bianca Belair and Becky Lynch was worthy of its spot in WrestleMania. Many argue that it was one of the best matches of the entire WrestleMania 38 show. The same can't be said for the buildup between Asuka and the EST.
The match seems to be thrown together out of nowhere since few competitors seem worthy of Bianca's crown. Overall, this doesn't seem like the right storyline to end Bianca's reign on top.
5 Why Asuka Should Win: Asuka Has Never Won A World Title At WrestleMania
Asuka has an impressive WWE resume that includes a long list of great matches. Somehow, Asuka hasn't won a Women's Title match at WrestleMania. Asuka has competed in four WreslteManias but was bested by Rhea Ripley and Charlotte Flair every time she competed for either the Raw or SmackDown title. She seems long due for a big win at the showcase of the immortals.
4 Why Bianca Belair Should Retain: She's Almost Surpassed Becky Lynch As The Longest Reigning Raw Women's Champion Of All Time
The Fabulous Moolah's 3,651-day reign as WWE Women's Champion is unbeatable. Rockin' Robin's 502-day reign is the second-longest. However, if Bianca can hold on to her title through September of 2023, she will break that record. The competition in WWE's women's division is fierce, but a win at WrestleMania could help Bianca become an all-time great both in the ring and on the stat sheet. Becky held the Women's Champion 398 days during her first reign and this could also be toppled.
3 Why Asuka Should Win: It Could Set Up A Great Feud
Although Bianca Belair and Asuka have not been set up as foes in a great storyline, a defeat at WrestleMania could help launch a major rivalry between the two. Both wrestlers compete at the highest level and a long feud between the two could produce some massive matches in 2023.
As it stands, a win for Belair would not do much to help establish a deep feud between the two. A win for Asuka could even help ground Bianca Belair as a star in the same way her loss to Becky Lynch helped elevate her character. There are endless great feud opportunities if Asuka wins the title.
2 Why Bianca Belair Should Retain: Would Become The First Woman To Successfully Leave WrestleMania As World Champion Three Times In A Row
Along with possibly becoming the longest reigning Women's Champion of this generation, Bianca is on course to other major milestones. She's undefeated at WrestleMania at a solid 3 and 0 start (only 19 more WrestleMania wins in a row until she breaks The Undertaker's streak).
If she wins at WrestleMania, Belair would also become the first woman to successfully defend a world title three times at WrestleMania. Not a single woman in the history of the WWE has accomplished this feat and it will likely be a record that will take a long time to be repeated.
1 Why Asuka Should Win: Bianca Has Had Multiple WrestleMania Moments
WrestleMania 37 was the night the EST became a major star in the WWE. She and Sasha Banks became the first Black women to compete in a match at WrestleMania. At WrestleMania 38, Bianca defeated, arguably, the top name in the WWE reemerging as a top star with a great story after she defeated Becky Lynch.
Although it's still early in her career, Bianca has already had two major WrestleMania moments. Asuka's biggest win at Mania was a WWE Women's Tag Team Title match. The future could still be long for Asuka, but WrestleMania 39 could guarantee at least one, which Asuka deserves.
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