Paige Defends "Kabuki Warriors" Moniker After Fan Backlash, Asuka Comments on New Name

Paige Defends "Kabuki Warriors" Moniker After Fan Backlash, Asuka Comments on New Name
As noted, Paige announced on last night's WWE SmackDown that Asuka and Kairi Sane are now called The Kabuki Warriors. She promised to guide them to the WWE Women's Tag Team Titles next.

As seen below, Asuka took to Twitter after SmackDown and commented on the new name.

Asuka wrote, "Kabukimono [Japanese] Sengoku or Edo-period eccentric who attracted public attention with their eye-catching clothes, peculiar hairstyle, and weird behavior"

You can see her full tweet below:

Speaking of The Kabuki Warriors, many saw this as a racially charged name/gimmick in the same vein as Cryme Tyme and the Mexicools. That sentiment extended out to Twitter, and Paige responded to one fan with some additional information.

It’s well known that talent generally gets to pick from a variety of WWE approved names in cases when a name change is in order. It’s why we know that Steve Austin was potentially Chilly McFreeze in the formational days of his Stone Cold character.

Considering this, it’s entirely possible that Kabuki Girls/Kabuki Warriors was the best case scenario on a list of approved suggestions. Or, it’s entirely possible that wrestling fans on the Internet are overreacting and Kairi and Asuka are into the name. Either way, the Kabuki Warriors look to be a dominant part of the women’s tag team division in WWE.



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