IYO SKY successfully defended the WWE Women’s Championship against Asuka on Friday’s edition of WWE SmackDown.
SKY scored the victory after Bayley distracted Asuka, which allowed the champion to hit a Meteora and a moonsault for the pinfall.
SKY has been champion for 49 days now, having won the Women’s Title from Bianca Belair at SummerSlam 2023.
Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn believe that the “curse” on the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship is their doing.
Fyre and Dawn appeared in a vignette on Friday Night SmackDown, marking their first appearance since losing the NXT Women’s Tag Team Championships to Shayna Baszler and Ronda Rouse.
The witchy duo discussed the various misfortunes that have befallen those who hold the “cursed” titles.
Coming out of Friday’s show, WWE has announced the following lineup for next week’s edition of SmackDown, which you can check out below:
WWE United States Championship Match:
Rey Mysterio vs. Santos Escobar
Charlotte Flair vs. Bayley
The Grayson Waller Effect with guest Bobby Lashley
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IYO SKY Retains WWE Women’s Championship Against Asuka on WWE SmackDown
In a thrilling match on Friday’s episode of WWE SmackDown, IYO SKY successfully defended her WWE Women’s Championship against Asuka. The match showcased the incredible talent and athleticism of both competitors, but it was SKY who emerged victorious.
The turning point in the match came when Bayley, a long-time rival of Asuka, interfered and distracted her. This distraction allowed SKY to capitalize and deliver a devastating Meteora followed by a moonsault, securing the pinfall and retaining her title.
SKY has now held the Women’s Championship for an impressive 49 days. She won the title from Bianca Belair at SummerSlam 2023 and has since proven herself as a dominant champion. Her victory against Asuka further solidifies her position as one of the top female athletes in WWE.
In addition to the Women’s Championship match, another intriguing development took place on Friday Night SmackDown. Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn, who recently lost the NXT Women’s Tag Team Championships, appeared in a vignette claiming responsibility for the “curse” on the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship.
Fyre and Dawn discussed the misfortunes that have befallen previous holders of the “cursed” titles. Their eerie presence and claims have sparked speculation among fans about the potential impact they may have on future tag team champions.
Looking ahead, WWE has announced an exciting lineup for next week’s edition of SmackDown. One of the featured matches will be a WWE United States Championship bout between Rey Mysterio and Santos Escobar. Additionally, Charlotte Flair will face Bayley in what promises to be an intense encounter. The Grayson Waller Effect with guest Bobby Lashley will also be a highlight of the show.
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As the WWE Women’s Championship scene continues to evolve, fans eagerly anticipate the next challenges for IYO SKY and the potential consequences of the alleged curse on the Women’s Tag Team Championship. With each passing week, the excitement and drama in WWE only continue to grow.