WWE had previously announced on an episode of Main Event that Smackdown Women’s Champion Asuka would defend her title against Becky Lynch at the Royal Rumble. However, that match was shortly pulled.
WWE announced today that Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair, and Carmella will compete in a triple threat match at the upcoming Smackdown Live in Jacksonville. The winner of the match will be facing Asuka at the Royal Rumble for the Smackdown Women’s Title.
THIS TUESDAY: @BeckyLynchWWE vs. @MsCharlotteWWE vs. @CarmellaWWE! The winner will challenge @WWEAsuka for the #SDLive #WomensTitle at #RoyalRumble! https://t.co/eN7j0FUWrT
— WWE (@WWE) January 5, 2019
Here is what WWE said about the Smackdown Women’s title picture on WWE.com
Charlotte and Becky both feel that they should be SmackDown Women’s Champion at this present moment and only are not because of Ronda Rousey’s interference in their match against Asuka at WWE TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs. Carmella, who reigned as SmackDown Women’s Champion for a staggering 130 days in 2018, has multiple victories over Flair, Lynch and Asuka, and believes that puts her right in line for another title opportunity.
All of this has been taken under consideration by the McMahon family, and now the three top challengers will collide this Tuesday night on the blue brand to prove who is most ready for Asuka next. Who will prevail? Find out this Tuesday night on SmackDown LIVE at 8/7 C on USA Network
