Asuka vs. Liv Morgan set for WWE SmackDown
Before taking part in Saturday’s women’s Elimination Chamber match, Asuka and Liv Morgan will face off on SmackDown.
WWE has announced that Asuka vs. Morgan will take place on SmackDown this Friday. The match was made official after Morgan challenged Asuka on social media.
BREAKING: Clearly @WWEAsuka and @YaOnlyLivvOnce have unresolved issues lingering from #WWERaw.
They will get the chance to resolve them in person tomorrow night on #SmackDown when they go one-on-one in Montreal!
It is official. https://t.co/G5FwKAwEth
— Adam Pearce (@ScrapDaddyAP) February 16, 2023
Asuka, Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, Nikki Cross, Natalya, and Carmella will be the six participants in the women’s Elimination Chamber match at this Saturday’s pay-per-view. The winner earns a Raw Women’s Championship shot against Bianca Belair at WrestleMania 39.
On Raw earlier this week, Asuka, Cross & Carmella defeated Morgan, Rodriguez & Natalya. Asuka attacked everyone in the match, including her own partners. The match ended with Asuka submitting Morgan.
WWE will be at the Bell Centre in Montreal for back-to-back nights this Friday and Saturday. The updated lineup for SmackDown can be seen below:
- Intercontinental Champion Gunther defends against Madcap Moss
- Ronda Rousey & Shayna Baszler vs. Natalya & Shotzi
- Drew McIntyre & Sheamus vs. The Viking Raiders
- Asuka vs. Liv Morgan
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