In a shocking turn of events, Charlotte Flair defeated Asuka on SmackDown Live to become the new SmackDown Women's Champion just 12 days before her main event match at WrestleMania 35.
After a lengthy and exciting match - a rematch from their WrestleMania 34 bout - Charlotte would again cause Asuka to tap out with the Figure Eight.
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The story behind Charlotte's victory was facilitated by her inclusion in the Triple Threat RAW Women's Championship. Becky Lynch had an interview before the match saying that Charlotte brings nothing to the match since Lynch feels she brought the people and Ronda Rousey is bringing the RAW Women's Championship.
Charlotte interrupted Becky Lynch by saying she'll prove to the WWE Universe why she belongs in the main event. As of this writing, it's unclear if the SmackDown Women's Championship will be on the line during the Triple Threat main event.
Before SmackDown Live started, a Fatal Fourway to determine Asuka's opponent at WrestleMania was to take place. Mandy Rose, Sonya Deville, Naomi and Carmella were set to fight to earn a match against Asuka.
For Asuka, she won the title - her first in WWE's main roster - back in December 2018 at the TLC pay-per-view. She defeated Charlotte and Becky in a ladder match thanks to Ronda Rousey's interference.
She successfully defended it against Becky Lynch at the Royal Rumble, and against Mandy Rose at Fastlane.
The superstars who were scheduled for that match took to Twitter to deliver their thoughts:
WrestleMania 35 is set for Sunday, April 7.
What do you think of Charlotte winning the SmackDown Women's Championship? Where does Asuka go from here? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.