We have new WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions in the form of Asuka and Kairi Sane.
On this week’s episode of WWE SmackDown, Asuka and Sane defeated Katana Chance & Kayden Carter to capture the titles. The finish came when Sane pinned Chance after hitting an Insane Elbow.
This marks Asuka’s fourth run with the titles and Sane’s second. The title reign for Chance & Carter comes to an end at 39 days.
You can check out some highlights from the match below:
The WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions want nothing more than to shut down #DamageCTRL’s Kabuki Warriors and leave #SmackDown with the #WomensTagTitles! 🔥😤
Can @wwekayden and @Katana_WWE succeed or will we have NEW CHAMPS tonight? #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/Yi6AZvIHz8
— WWE (@WWE) January 27, 2024
KABUKI WARRIORS ARE THE NEW TAG TEAM CHAMPS AHHHH 😭🔥
DMG CTRL RUNS THIS ‼️#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/qpJs21bYRq
— s e t h (@futurafreesky) January 27, 2024
THE KABUKI WARRIORS ARE YOUR NEW WWE WOMEN’S TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS! 💥🔥👏
HUGE WIN FOR #DamageCTRL TONIGHT! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/NOS8HtlXhe
— WWE (@WWE) January 27, 2024
Following this week’s episode of WWE SmackDown, the following four matches have been confirmed for the 2024 WWE Royal Rumble pay-per-view event:
Men’s Royal Rumble Match:
CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, Shinsuke Nakamura, Bobby Lashley, Drew McIntyre, Gunther, Chad Gable, Otis, Akira Tozawa, Kofi Kingston, Damian Priest, Santos Escobar, R-Truth, Jimmy Uso, Carlito, Grayson Waller, Austin Theory & 13 More TBD
Women’s Royal Rumble Match:
Bayley, Becky Lynch, Nia Jax, Bianca Belair, Maxxine Dupri, Ivy Nile & 24 More TBD
Undisputed WWE Universal Championship Match:
Roman Reigns vs. AJ Styles vs. Randy Orton vs. LA Knight
WWE United States Championship Match:
Logan Paul vs. Kevin Owens
Asuka and Kairi Sane have emerged as the new WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions after defeating Katana Chance and Kayden Carter on this week’s episode of WWE SmackDown. The match ended with Sane pinning Chance after executing an Insane Elbow move. This victory marks Asuka’s fourth reign as a tag team champion and Sane’s second.
The reign of Chance and Carter, who were the previous champions, lasted for 39 days before coming to an end. The match was filled with intense action and showcased the skills and teamwork of both teams.
The WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions, known as the Kabuki Warriors, have expressed their desire to shut down DamageCTRL and retain their titles. However, it remains to be seen if they can successfully defend their championships against the challengers.
In addition to this exciting tag team title change, several matches have been confirmed for the upcoming 2024 WWE Royal Rumble pay-per-view event. The event will feature the Men’s Royal Rumble Match, which includes notable participants such as CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, Shinsuke Nakamura, Bobby Lashley, Drew McIntyre, and many more. Thirteen additional participants are yet to be announced.
The Women’s Royal Rumble Match will also take place at the event, featuring wrestlers like Bayley, Becky Lynch, Nia Jax, Bianca Belair, Maxxine Dupri, Ivy Nile, and 24 other participants who are yet to be revealed.
Furthermore, the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship Match will see Roman Reigns defending his title against AJ Styles, Randy Orton, and LA Knight. This match promises to be a thrilling encounter as these talented superstars vie for the prestigious championship.
Lastly, the WWE United States Championship Match will feature Logan Paul, a popular YouTuber and internet personality, going up against Kevin Owens. This match has garnered significant attention due to Paul’s involvement and is expected to be a highlight of the event.
The 2024 WWE Royal Rumble is shaping up to be an action-packed and highly anticipated event. With new champions crowned and exciting matches announced, fans can look forward to an unforgettable night of professional wrestling.