Asuka Officially Ends Damage CTRL During WWE RAW Confrontation with IYO SKY
WWE RAW on June 23, 2025, delivered a moment that finally closed the chapter on one of WWE’s most chaotic factions—Damage CTRL. During a live segment leading up to Night of Champions, Asuka and IYO SKY had a tense faceoff that made it crystal clear: Damage CTRL is over.
Asuka was being interviewed backstage, discussing her upcoming Queen of the Ring finals match against Jade Cargill. The Empress of Tomorrow is set to face one of the biggest matches of her WWE career this Saturday. But the focus quickly shifted when IYO SKY interrupted the segment, bringing up the group’s past.
“It can finally be Asuka vs IYO SKY, just like what we talked about during Damage CTRL,” IYO said with a smirk. She made it known that if she wins the tournament, she’ll challenge for the WWE Women’s Championship at SummerSlam.
Asuka, never one to back down, wasted no time responding.
“We are not in Damage CTRL anymore,” Asuka said sharply, effectively killing any talk of a reunion right there on national television.
The line wasn’t just for show—it echoed months of speculation behind the scenes. WWE reportedly disbanded Damage CTRL quietly in May 2025, shortly after Dakota Kai’s release from the company. Since then, Bayley has been involved in a solo title chase, while Kairi Sane and Asuka were recovering from injuries. IYO SKY remained the only member actively competing, but her ties to the faction were gradually disappearing.
Asuka’s blunt declaration left no room for doubt. It was the final nail in the coffin for a group that once dominated the women’s division, held multiple titles, and caused mayhem across RAW and SmackDown.
With Damage CTRL now officially done, all eyes are on what’s next for the former members. Asuka is heading to Night of Champions with momentum on her side, aiming to win the Queen of the Ring tournament and cement her legacy further. IYO SKY, on the other hand, finds herself at a crossroads. Once viewed as the heir apparent within the faction, she now must forge her own path once again.
Some fans feel the group deserved a proper sendoff, perhaps with a segment honoring their run or a dramatic split. But others believe Asuka’s direct dismissal of Damage CTRL was fitting—quick, brutal, and straight to the point.
Regardless of where you stand, Monday’s RAW made it official: Damage CTRL is no more.
What did you think of Asuka’s statement? Should WWE have given the group a bigger sendoff, or was this the perfect final chapter? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!