Ronda Rousey could also be defending the ‘SmackDown Championship’ any further, following some distinctive verbiage on final night time’s SmackDown.
At WrestleMania Backlash, Rousey captured the SmackDown Ladies’s Championship from Charlotte Flair in an “I Give up” match.
Throughout this week’s episode of the blue model, Rousey referred to herself because the ‘SmackDown Champion,’ and issued an open problem for the ‘SmackDown Championship.’
The time period was additionally used on commentary by Pat McAfee.
This isn’t the primary time Rousey has used this time period, as within the run-up to WrestleMania 38, the previous UFC fighter vowed to change into the SmackDown Champion.
“You may name me your new Ladies’s SmackDown Champion. SmackDown Ladies’s Champion? Why can we even say ‘girls’ in it anyway? You may name me the SmackDown Champion!”
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Each Michael Cole and ring announcer Samantha Irvin referred to Rousey because the SmackDown Ladies’s Championship.
There’s been no affirmation of the brand new identify, as WWE.com refers back to the title because the SmackDown Ladies’s Championship.
Who’s subsequent in line?
With Charlotte Flair out of action, in the meanwhile, it stays to be seen who will likely be subsequent to problem the Baddest Lady on the Planet.
Final night time’s match with Raquel Rodriguez was undoubtedly spectacular, however with Rodriguez shedding, it’s unlikely she’ll be feuding with Rousey presently.
Eradicating Aptitude, Rodriguez, and present Tag Group Champions Naomi and Sasha Banks leaves 5 SmackDown Superstars eligible for the Sizzling Rod.
Natalya, Shayna Baszler, Xia Li, Shotzi, and Aliyah may all be the subsequent opponent for the previous UFC fighter.
