Ronda Rousey‘s next challenger for the WWE SmackDown Women’s Championship has been identified.
The June 3 episode of WWE SmackDown featured a Six-Pack Challenge, where the winner would earn a title shot. Natalya ultimately clinched the victory, so she’ll face Rousey “down the road”, according to the broadcast team.
Natalya faced Raquel Rodriguez, Shotzi, Aliyah, Xi Li, , and Shayna Baszler in the bout. As Rousey watched from the commentary table, “The Queen of Harts” was smart enough to use the chaos around her to her advantage. Late in the match, Baszler hopped on Rodriguez’s back and locked in a clutch to try and win the match via submission. Natalya used this to her advantage by diving into the ring and quickly pinning Shotzi, who had been downed by a powerbomb from Rodriguez. After the bell, Natalya and Rousey stared each other down.
.@NatbyNature is your winner and next in line for the #SmackDown Women's Championship! pic.twitter.com/LQtubPQzbZ
— WWE (@WWE) June 4, 2022
For a recap of how the match ended, check out below courtesy of our live by-play-play coverage:
Ronda Rousey is at commentary for the match. Shotzi locked Aliyah in the locker room so she can’t join the match. Shotzi tells the referee to ring the bell. Aliyah hits the ring and attacks Shotzi. After a brawl, Rodriguez hits her powerbomb on Shotzi. Baszler hops on Rodriguez’s back and locks in the clutch. In the confusion, Natalya rolls in the ring and pins Shotzi.
Winner- Natalya
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