Bayley defeated Nia Jax on Monday’s episode of RAW to become the #1 contender for the RAW Women’s Championship, which is currently held by Charlotte Flair. WWE has announced that Flair would defend the Women’s Championship against Bayley at the Royal Rumble pay-per-view event.
BAYLEY TO BELLY off the top rope!!!
Thanks to @SashaBanksWWE's distraction, @ItsBayleyWWE defeats @NiaJaxWWE to become #1Contender!! #RAW pic.twitter.com/9qHEAwwMrV— WWE (@WWE) January 3, 2017
It's ALL SMILES for new #1Contender @ItsBayleyWWE and #TheBoss @SashaBanksWWE! #RAW pic.twitter.com/QhRTmUmTDu
— WWE (@WWE) January 3, 2017
The WWE Royal Rumble pay-per-view event takes place on Sunday, January 27th at the Alamodome in San Antonio, TX and will air on the WWE Network and some traditional pay-per-view outlets. Both brands will be featured on the card for this event. Here is the updated card for the event:
— Royal Rumble Match: Goldberg vs. Bill Goldberg vs. Brock Lesnar vs. The New Day vs. TBA
— WWE Universal Championship Match: Kevin Owens © vs. Roman Reigns – Chris Jericho is suspended above the ring in a shark cage.
— WWE RAW Women’s Championship Match: Charlotte Flair © vs. Bayley.
— WWE Championship Match: AJ Styles © vs. John Cena.
