WWE has announced that Asuka will defend the WWE Women’s Championship against Bianca Belair on next week’s Friday Night SmackDown.
Asuka appeared on the July 7 episode of SmackDown, and declared that no one was ready for Asuka. She was then immediately cut-off by Belair, which led to a brawl between Asuka and Belair. two. Charlotte Flair would also get involved, and IYO SKY attempted to cash in her Money in the Bank briefcase on Asuka, but it was prevented by Belair.
Asuka defeated Belair at WWE Night of Champions back on May 27 to capture the WWE Women’s Championship (then it was still the Raw Women’s Championship).
Next Friday night’s WWE SmackDown will emanate from the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC.