Naomi, who vacated the SmackDown Women’s Championship due to a knee injury this week, is no longer advertised for the SmackDown live event in New York, NY at Madison Square Garden on March 12th. As noted, there’s no word on if she will make it back in time for WrestleMania.
WWE is now advertising NXT Women’s Champion Asuka to appear at the upcoming live event. She’ll be teaming up with Becky Lynch, Tamina, and Nikki Bella to take on Alexa Bliss, Mickie James, Natalya, and Carmella at the event. Here is the updated card for the show:
WWE Championship Match: John Cena vs. Bray Wyatt ©
WWE Universal Championship Match: Brock Lesnar (w/Paul Heyman) vs. Kevin Owens
Triple Threat Intercontinental Championship Match Match: Dean Ambrose © vs. Baron Corbin vs. The Miz (w/Maryse)
SmackDown Tag Team Championship Match: American Alpha © vs. The Usos
Luke Harper vs. Randy Orton
Apollo Crews vs. Dolph Ziggler
Becky Lynch, Asuka, Tamina & Nikki Bella vs. Alexa Bliss, Mickie James, Natalya & Carmella
Rhyno, Heath Slater, Kalisto vs. Breezango and Curt Hawkins
AJ Styles and Shane McMahon are also advertised to appear at the event.
