WWE had previously announced on an episode of Main Event that SmackDown LIVE Women’s Champion Asuka would defend her title against Becky Lynch at the upcoming WWE Royal Rumble PPV. However, that match was quickly dropped and plans apparently changed.
WWE announced earlier today that Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair, and Carmella will face off in a Triple Threat Match on this upcoming week’s episode of SmackDown LIVE and the winner will challenge Asuka for the title at the Royal Rumble later this month.
You can see WWE’s tweet announcing the Triple Threat Match to determine who will face Asuka at the Royal Rumble below.
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
WWE.com took a look at the SmackDown Women’s Title picture with the following write up:
“Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch and Carmella all staked their claims as to why they would be most deserving to face off against SmackDown Women’s Champion Asuka at Royal Rumble last week. All three Superstars will now get their chance as they’ll square off in a Triple Threat Match this Tuesday night on SmackDown LIVE and the winner will move on to face Asuka for the title in Phoenix, Arizona on Jan. 27.
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.”
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