Tributes have been pouring in from across the wrestling industry after what appeared to be an emotional goodbye from Asuka at WWE Backlash Saturday night. The Empress of Tomorrow lost a spectacular back-and-forth match-up with her former protégé, IYO SKY, before embracing her center ring with tears in her eyes. She then repeatedly waved to the crowd as the fans inside the Benchmark International Arena showered her with adulation. In the moment, it certainly appeared as though Asuka had wrestled her final match in WWE, and Big E further fueled the speculation during the Backlash Post Show. — Fightful Wrestling (@Fightful) May 10, 2026 "I wonder if this is a goodbye," Big E said. "I haven’t really seen Asuka this emotional. If this is goodbye, I know she will be dearly missed. She has been a pioneer.…