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Backstage News On Charlotte Flair Defeating Asuka For The SmackDown Women’s Title, Stars React To Their Women’s Title Opportunity Being Scrapped

On Tuesday night’s SmackDown Live, Charlotte Flair faced Asuka for the SmackDown Women’s Championship. It was a rematch of their WrestleMania 34 encounter, and Charlotte once again beat her, winning the title in the process.

Flair is now an eight-time champion. Originally, plans were for Ronda Rousey to defend the RAW Women’s Championship against Charlotte and Becky Lynch in the main event of WrestleMania 35. Now there are two champions in the match.

According to Dave Meltzer on the latest edition of Wrestling Observer Radio, Charlotte winning the Smackdown Womens’ Championship wasn’t planned until the day of SmackDown Live.

The idea of Charlotte going into WrestleMania with a title has been talked about for a while, but the trigger was pulled last night.

All four scorned competitors took to Twitter afterward to vent their frustrations.

“I’m a very very patient person with a long fuse, but let me tell you when it blows, you won’t want to be the one in my way,” Sonya wrote. While her current frenemy Mandy claimed that WWE brass was “Putting all the equity in the wrong blonde.”

Carmella simply tweeted a expressionless emoji, followed by “Push through,” and Naomi just shared the word “Welp.”

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Becky Lynch Revealed As Asuka’s Opponent At Royal Rumble

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Becky Lynch vs. SmackDown Women’s Champion Asuka is now official for the WWE Royal Rumble pay-per-view.

Lynch vs. Asuka was announced during this week’s WWE Main Event episode, which was a recap show with no new matches, hosted by Scott Stanford.

WATCH: Footage Of Becky Lynch And Charlotte Flair After WWE TLC Went Off-The-Air

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Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair were both pretty grumpy after WWE TLC went off-the-air, as seen in newly released footage.

The WWE.com video begins with an angry Becky reacting to the loss and Charlotte at the top of the ramp looking none too pleased about Ronda Rousey interfering.

In case you missed it, Rousey got involved in the final moments of the TLC main event and pushed the two wrestlers off a ladder to give Asuka an easy path to victory.

Becky is also shown in the footage telling the crowd “I will be back” before walking backstage.

FYI — Asuka was interviewed after the show and said that she is now “The Man.”

Watch both videos below.

Asuka Was Reportedly Banned From Using The Arm Bar Following Change in Creative Direction

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According to Dave Meltzer on today’s Wrestling Observer Radio, Asuka was reportedly banned from using the arm bar at WrestleMania because of Ronda Rousey using it in her debut match. WWE had Asuka using the arm bar as a way to start the set up for an Asuka vs. Rousey match, which some rumored for WrestleMania 35. Word is that the change in using the move, and Charlotte beating Asuka, id WWE shifting plans to start setting up an eventual Charlotte vs. Asuka match.

Source: 411Mania

Asuka’s WWE RAW Debut Announced

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A new promo for Asuka aired on tonight’s WWE No Mercy Kickoff pre-show and confirmed that Asuka will make her red brand debut at the WWE TLC pay-per-view. TLC takes place on October 22nd from the Target Center in Minneapolis.

No word yet on what the undefeated former WWE NXT Women’s Champion will be doing at TLC but we’ll keep you updated. Below the new teaser promo:

Source: WrestlingINC

Asuka Coming To RAW

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It was confirmed on last night’s WWE RAW that former NXT Women’s Champion Asuka will be debuting with the red brand soon. Below is the first teaser for her arrival:

Asuka Relinquishes WWE NXT Women’s Championship, Heading To Main Roster

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WWE NXT Women’s Champion Asuka relinquished her title at last night’s TV tapings from Full Sail University in a segment that should air on the September 6th episode. This comes after WWE announced that Asuka suffered a collarbone injury during her match with Ember Moon at “Takeover: Brooklyn III” last Saturday night, an injury that would have her out of action for a few months.

The segment began with a video package on Asuka’s undefeated run. NXT General Manager William Regal then brought Asuka to the ring. She said she loves NXT and is grateful for the brand. Regal said Asuka has done nothing but defend the title with honor since coming to NXT and that she is one of the greatest champions in WWE history. Regal then announced that Asuka and himself have begun negotiations with RAW General Manager Kurt Angle and SmackDown General Manager Daniel Bryan, but it is bittersweet as she is stepping down as NXT Women’s Champion.

The NXT roster then came to the stage to say farewell. Asuka said wherever she goes, NXT will go with her. Moon then came out and offered a handshake but stopped and hugged Asuka instead. Triple H then came out and presented Asuka with a bouquet of flowers. Triple H took the title and introduced Asuka one final time as the undefeated, 523 day reigning champion. Asuka took her bows and posed with Triple H on the stage to end the tapings.

Stay tuned for updates on Asuka’s status. WWE posted this video from the segment:

WWE announced the following on The Empress of Tomorrow dropping the strap:

Asuka relinquishes NXT Women’s TitleNXT Women’s Champion Asuka relinquished her title to NXT General Manager William Regal tonight at Full Sail University in Orlando, Fla. After her dominant performance and historic 500-plus day reign as NXT Women’s Champion, The Empress of Tomorrow looks to her future for new opportunities in WWE, though no specific details are known at this time. Her reign will officially end on the date that her historic announcement airs.

To see this monumental shift in the landscape of NXT, tune in each Wednesday to the award-winning WWE Network.

Source: WrestlingINC

 

NXT Women’s Champion Asuka Injured At ‘NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn III’

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WWE announced today that NXT Women’s Champion Asuka broke her right collarbone during her match with Ember Moon this past Saturday at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn III. The typical recovery time for the injury is 6-8 weeks.

“During the match, she landed awkwardly from a throw from Ember Moon and was able to complete the match, but had notable pain and discomfort,” ringside physician Dr. Jeffrey Westerfield said. “We performed an initial ultrasound backstage that was highly suspicious of a break that was later confirmed by an X-ray.”

No timetable has been given for Asuka’s return. The next set of NXT tapings takes place this Thursday at Full Sail University.

Source: WrestlingINC

Asuka Makes WWE History

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WWE NXT Women’s Champion Asuka has passed Rockin’ Robin’s 502 days as WWE Women’s Champion and is now the longest-reigning women’s champion of any kind, and the longest-reigning champion in WWE history (besides the years-long reigns by Hulk Hogan, Bob Backlund, Pedro Morales and Bruno Sammartino that will likely never be surpassed). Asuka is set to defend her title against Ember Moon at Saturday’s NXT “Takeover: Brooklyn III” event.

Below are comments from Bill Goldberg and Kevin Nash on the streak:

Source: WrestlingINC