Friday Night Smackdown – April 19, 2024 – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Let’s Dance
The shocking conclusion to last week’s Smackdown plays after we turn to 8 p.m. Eastern time on the USA Network. The Bloodline’s all-out assault on Seth Rollins is shown in dramatically good fashion. A week later, and there are plenty of questions. Are The Bloodline done? What is the future for Seth Rollins? How will this impact… everyone else? We’re sure to find out soon.
The pyro show went off inside PPG Paints Center in Pittsburgh! And it didn’t take long for the signature voices to hit the airwaves.
Joe Tessitore: We are on the road to Backlash France, and we’ve arrived in the Steel City! Tonight, Friday Night Smackdown takes over Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, home of WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle! I’m Joe Tessitore alongside Wade Barrett and Wade, what a show we have lined up tonight!
Wade Barrett: Joe you’re right on the money! We—oh my—
Barrett is cut off by boos for PAUL HEYMAN who is marching down the aisle. Heyman, the visible representative for The Bloodline, is here tonight with no sight of anyone else. Curious as that is, Heyman gets to the ring and takes the microphone from the ring announcer. Then the crowd lets him have it again. Heyman looks around and scowls and then brings the microphone.
Paul Heyman: Not that I was expecting a welcoming response tonight here in Pittsburgh… But ladies and gentlemen, you’re going to want to give me your undivided attention.
~ Heat. Heyman looks annoyed.
Paul Heyman: I don’t need to introduce myself for the umpteenth time. You know who the hell I am and why the HELL I’m here!! So with that in mind, I want to make something very, very clear…
~ Boos make an already annoyed Heyman further agitated.
Paul Heyman: What The Bloodline did to Seth Freakin’ Rollins last week was a big freakin’ clue of what’s to come in your future, Cody Rhodes!!!
~ Louder boos. Some Seth signs in the crowd are shown.
Paul Heyman: Not only does The Bloodline take
100 percent responsibility for last week’s attack on Seth, he had it coming too.
~ Vindictive is Heyman, who scowls and looks on with disgust to more boos from the crowd.
Paul Heyman: Oh shut your mouths! Seth Rollins PROUDLY got in the way of Roman Reigns’ coronation as the GREATEST SUPERSTAR in WWE HISTORY! Seth Rollins PROUDLY acted like Cody Rhodes’ “SHIELD!” Everybody on the planet knew EXACTLY what he was doing. Did you think that we wouldn’t respond, Seth? Did you think that the man who held the WWE Championship for over ONE THOUSAND DAYS wasn’t going to hold a grudge? He’s held a grudge against you for the last TEN FREAKING YEARS!!!!!
~ Heyman turns red in the face after arguing one heck of a position.
Paul Heyman: Seth FREAKIN Rollins wrote his own FREAKIN’ DEATH WARRANT at WRESTLE-FREAKIN’-MANIA!
~ How long do you think he worked on that one?
Paul Heyman: Somebody had to be punished after WrestleMania, and instead of turning on each other, The Bloodline FOCUSED! They sent their energy straight to Seth and hopefully taught that man a lesson. But you aren’t the only one who will be taught a lesson either! Because it’s very simple. The Bloodline is going to continue to take what we want because The Bloodline is the most powerful entity in this business today! And if you try to stop us in our LUST for revenge and power, then you WILL suffer the consequences! IN FULL!!!!
Heyman’s words rip off like a chord.
But then suddenly, Heyman and the crowd turn their attention to the stage. Smackdown General Manager Nick Aldis has arrived! Aldis power walks to the ring, as he doesn’t appear to be in a good mood. He climbs inside. the ring and brings his microphone up.
Nick Aldis: Y’know Paul, I didn’t really want to come out here. I really didn’t. This is a big show tonight with a major main event, but after the things that you just said I’m afraid you’ve left me with no other choice.
~ Some cheers while Heyman looks on.
Nick Aldis: The one thing that I will never allow as General Manager of Friday Night Smackdown is to let the inmates run the asylum. And I don’t care how powerful you think that you are… that does include you. It includes you, it includes Roman Reigns, and it includes The Bloodline.Last week you all engaged in what you’ve admitted to be a premeditated assault on Seth Rollins, Kevin Owens, Randy Orton, and even Cody Rhodes got banged up from it. And after speaking to Seth this weekend – Wade, not to borrow a line, but I’m afraid I have some bad news. It’s going to be a while until we see Seth Rollins back in a WWE ring while he recovers from the severe injuries he suffered last week.
~ Huge boos for that announcement. Heyman, meanwhile, revels in it.
Nick Aldis: BUT… Seth promised to
me, and you might wanna hear this Paul, because you and The Bloodline aren’t the only ones out for revenge now. So is he!
~ Cheers! But the Wiseman isn’t backing down.
Paul Heyman: I don’t give a DAMN what Seth Freakin’ Rollins wants or THINKS that he’s gonna get, Nick!
~ Heat.
Nick Aldis: Well, then you better give a
damn what
I’m going to say next, Paul! You see, let’s not confuse this all right now. You work for me, not the other way around.
~ And suddenly, a pop!
Nick Aldis: The superstars in The Bloodline, ALL of them are Smackdown superstars who answer to me! Now, I’m smart enough to know that you and The Bloodline aren’t going away. But I will absolutely not tolerate flagrant and flippant behavior on my watch for the benefit of EVERYBODY on Friday Night Smackdown! And it’s interesting too, Paul, because I’ve done a roving check and I don’t believe the rest of The Bloodline is here right now, are they?
Paul Heyman: No. They’re not, actually, Nick. They’re all resting and recuperating and plotting their next move.
Nick Aldis: Well that’s interesting, Paul, because then that means you’re the only one here, doesn’t it?
~ Uh oh… Heyman stammers.
Paul Heyman: Um… yes, but, I’m not sure what that has to do with anything.
~ Aldis grins.
Nick Aldis: Well Paul, considering your diatribe here and how many threats that you’ve made, I think it may stand that you might be intentionally instigating. I think that I could credibly argue that your words hold a lot of weight after last week and might inspire further violence. And as Smackdown General Manager, my job is to ensure that everyone on this show is safe.
~ Aldis keeps the look on his face while Heyman wants an answer.
Paul Heyman: So what are you saying, Nick?
Nick Aldis: What I’m saying right now is that I’d like for security to come to the ring so that they can escort you out of here for inciting violence and harm on the Smackdown roster!
Wow! Talk about taking control of the show!! Heyman is apoplectic right now but a security team then comes out from the back! The crowd is delighted as they go in and cuff Heyman!!
Nick Aldis: And furthermore, Paul, to ensure that this will be the case and to maintain law and order, I’m SUSPENDING YOU
INDEFINITELY!!!
~ Heyman is FURIOUS! The crowd roars as Aldis has laid down the law! Everyone else had to be listening to what Aldis had to say there and it’s clear the Smackdown General Manager is taking NO PRISONERS right now! It’s his show and it appears that’s the way it’s going to be!
Heyman shouts just about anything and everything at Aldis as he’s escorted to the back. It’s a strong show of power and leadership by the Smackdown General Manager. In the back of your mind, you wonder how they respond. But it’s clear after last week that SOMETHING had to be done before everything went out of control.
{Commercial Break}
We returned back to the broadcast. PAUL HEYMAN was still apprehended by security and he was busy protesting that. But Aldis made sure he stayed in order. Heyman kept barking but then the mood changed moments later. Security kept walking him away but then...
BECKY LYNCH appeared!! Oh!!
Oh did things get tense very quickly… Heyman zipped up as Lynch stared him in the eyes. Aldis was just about to say something, when The Man did instead…
Becky Lynch: Be sure to have a nice time away… and you should know Nick isn’t lying. My husband will be back. And he will have his revenge.
~ Lynch sharpens her glare and you can almost hear it sharpen like a knife.
Becky Lynch: But so will I…
~ WHOA… Whoa NOW…
*Back to ringside*
CARLITO is in the ring… no it’s not 2005, don’t adjust your TVs…
“L! A! KNIGHT!”
***WELCOME TO LA*** LA KNIGHT then waltzed out to a fantastic reaction from the crowd. The budding superstar was red-hot and ready to keep the momentum going tonight. Knight came down in his usual attire, sporting a black and yellow version of his trademark shirt. Playing right to the Steel City crowd.
Joe Tessitore: When you talk about guys in the business right now who are reed-hot, Wade, the list has to include LA Knight.
Wade Barrett: Yes it does, Joe Tess! LA Knight has been on fire and that includes a huge WrestleMania win over ‘The Phenomenal’ AJ Styles. Last week he was part of a big eight-man tag match, on the winning side of things. Dragon Lee got the win for his team though, not LA Knight. Now tonight, he has a chance to stay in the win column.
Joe Tessitore: And if I were a betting man, Wade, I’d say that’s due to happen.
1 – Carlito vs. LA Knight
We are definitely here for procedural reasons. There’s little doubt about who goes on to win this match. Carlito is a quality worker and Knight is on top of his game, so the two work a straightforward, no-nonsense match that runs less than 10 minutes, but still lands in the sweet spot. Knight takes advantage late and, firing on momentum, sets Carlito up as the crowd rises to their feet. And boom! BFT!! Knight cradles him up and wins!
WINNER – LA Knight via pinfall at 7:26.
Knight gets to his feet and the official raises his hand! He eats up the crowd reaction and plays up to it in the ring. Knight then walks around the ring a bit and is upbeat and all smiles. He also confidently gestures around his waist, as it appears he wants gold of some kind! And it might just be the United States Championship.
{Commercial Break}
LAST WEEK… the WWE Women’s Champion Bayley and ‘The EST’ Bianca Belair, longtime rivals, had a tense encounter with each other in the ring. Bayley tried to stress to Belair that while she can’t erase the past, Damage Control and the threat they present may become a serious problem. But Belair decided to dismiss the idea of her and Bayley being on the same side, leaving the Women’s Champion disappointed…
Jumping back to reality, the WWE Women’s Champion appears! BAYLEY was seen backstage talking to MIA YIM, who appeared to be in the midst of agreeing to join Bayley’s side! The two shook hands and The Role Model then continued on. And then she walked into…
JADE CARGILL! And after a brief pause…
Jade Cargill: Look let me not make this awkward. Because that wouldn’t be fair.
~ Bayley reassures her with as she presses pause with her hands.
Bayley: Jade, it’s alright. I get what happened last week with Bianca, I really do.
~ Jade, however, follows up with one of her own.
Jade Cargill: No ‘cause… … … listen, I’ve been thinking about this also. Because it ain’t just about you and Bianca. Respectfully, of course. I heard what you said last week and more importantly, Bayley, I’ve always listened to the things that you say. See, I know sometimes in this industry, it’s easy to forget things. It’s easy to get lost in the fame, the glamour, and all the competitiveness. Bianca was right in calling you one of the greats. Because you are. You carry a lot of respect when you do that.
~ Some rather nice words from the newcomer.
Bayley: Well, Jade I really appreciate that. It means a lot to me.
Jade Cargill: And to be honest? I’m new to this beef, girl. And I don’t like how Damage Control plays at
ALL. They annoyed me at Mania, but if you think they’re about to get more powerful, Bayley? Then the least that I can do is offer some muscle to the cause.
Whoa! Jade just offered to be on Bayley’s side of the fence! The Women’s Champion appeared to be really quite surprised by this at first.
Bayley: Dude, let’s go. Thank you.
The two shook and clenched hands to show a sign of unity!
*Back to ringside*
2 – Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin (w/ MVP) vs. The LWO
Lashley and Shelton have a significant size advantage over their opponents on Friday night. That proved to be a major factor in the end decision. Which is to say that Lashley and Shelton spent much of the match dominating their opponents. While the luchadores in The LWO looked good in some spots, they were also thrown to the ground hard, pressed and slammed, and thrown HIGH in the air to come crashing down. Benjamin picked up the win for the team after planting Cruz Del Toro with a T-Bone Suplex, a finish straight out of 2005!
WINNERS | Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin via pinfall at 4:42.
After the match, Shelton took a moment to talk to the camera with Lashley, and boldly claimed that they were just getting started.
Cutting backstage, NICK ALDIS was seen again walking through the hallway. RANDY ORTON then appeared moments later which drew a huge pop from the fans watching inside the arena.
Nick Aldis: Randy, can I help you?
Randy Orton: Nick, I heard what you just said. And I do want to commend you for doing
something and showing Paul Heyman and The Bloodline who’s boss on this show. But the truth is Heyman is just a part of the problem. I know that and you know that.
~ Aldis takes a deep breath.
Nick Aldis: Look Randy, you’re not incorrect. I’m not sure how suspending the
entire Bloodline would have gone. But I had to do something. You do seem committed to a goal here…
~ Orton nods.
Randy Orton: Yeah. I am. My ribs are still hurting a bit from last week. So are Kevin’s. So next week, we want Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa.
Nick Aldis: Okay. You’re on.
Aldis appeared surprised that Orton had a plan, but before he could say anything, The Viper was gone. Who was the partner he had in mind??
{Commercial Break}
A video plays.
A slow-moving shot of someone jumping up in down in stance in the ring, getting loose, presumably right before getting into action.
And then it bends into clips of ROXANNE PEREZ! The exciting Perez is shown in action on LVL UP and WWE NXT!
Her fantastic performances at TakeOver are shown to the beat of an up-tempo rock song.
And then Perez is shown on Smackdown last week making her debut. She’s shown in the back in Gorilla, and looking like she belongs.
Then, some words appear on a black screen:
THE PRODIGY
*Back to ringside*
In the ring, Cameron Grimes awaits his opponent…
NICK ALDIS then appears on the TitanTron.
Nick Aldis: Cameron! Thank you for your cooperation. Tonight, you’ve got a chance to make an opportunity for yourself. You’re about to compete against Smackdown’s
newest superstar!
***DEATH WALTZ***
And it’s ILJA DRAGUNOV!
Wade Barrett: WHAT!!!
Joe Tesstiore: The Red Dragon has ARRIVED TO THE BLUE BRAND!!
Wade Barrett: He was supposed to go to Raw!! Did Aldis pull off a coup or what!? Ilja Dragunov is on Friday Night Smackdown!! What an addition to an already LOADED roster!!
The NXT Champion has arrived to Smackdown! Officially! And what a coup that is for the blue brand to have both Dragunov AND former NXT Women’s Champion Roxanne Perez!
3 – Cameron Grimes vs. Ilja Dragunov
The reigning NXT Champion bursts right onto the scene with a match against Cameron Grimes. The former in Grimes has been trying to find his way, and well, this was a wrong turn to Albuquerque. Dragunov was physical and beat Grimes up from pillar to post. While Dragunov felt some early heat from Grimes, that was about the only time he felt tested. Eventually, the NXT Champion finished him off with the H-BOMB! An impressive debut win!
WINNER | Ilja Dragunov via pinfall at 5:02.
Dragunov celebrates his victory calmly. The referee raises his hand and he shakes the official’s hand and gets the crowd a bit fired up! He then fires himself up and rolls out of the ring before heading on his way!
*BACKSTAGE – Hallway*
The new WWE Tag Team Champions AUSTIN THEORY and GRAYSON WALLER appeared! The duo walked down the hallway and appeared to be strategizing for what could soon come their way.
Unfortunately…they look liked they soiled themselves when a Plan B arrived in the form of BOBBY LASHLEY and SHELTON BENJAMIN!
The veterans eyed the rookies down and stared at their gold before proceeding along. Theory and Waller tried to shake off the tension but that imposing duo may have just sent a loud message to them without saying a word.
{Commercial Break}
*BACKSTAGE – Locker Room*
LA KNIGHT enters the locker room after a busy night. And after gathering his things he turns and sees DRAGON LEE, who nods at him and congratulates him on his victory earlier. Lee then leaves before Knight can even answer, which seemed to tick him off a bit… but based on what happened next it’s surely understandable!
*Back to ringside*
4 – Dragon Lee vs. Santos Escobar
Dragon Lee saw Chad Gable get to work earlier tonight and seemed to get motivated! The newcomer to Smackdown came with great energy in his match against Santos Escobar. This proved to be a match between two emerging talents, and with how things shook out, a win could put either man in position to challenge for the United States Championship! Lee used his aerial tactics to overwhelm Escobar and seized control of the match. Escobar looked t a the tide. BUT, Lee hit a Hurricanrana off the top rope! And then kept through as he held Escobar down – and got the win!!
WINNER | Dragon Lee via pinfall at 8:22.
What a win for Dragon Lee! Gable, backstage, nodded his head approvingly at what he saw. Lee celebrated the win with the fans at ringside as they were all hyped, and so was he, as he scored a major victory! Logan Paul’s United States Championship was very sought after and we might be up to two contenders right now!
{Commercial Break}
A Motor City Machine Guns vignette airs! The vignette highlights the decorated tag team, who’ve been working all around the world since the late 2000s. Of course, MCMG made their WWE debut last week and it happened in Detroit, fitting as could be.
*BACKSTAGE – Hallway*
BIANCA BELAIR appeared to mostly cheers from the fans who saw her on the tron. Following her was JADE CARGILL, who we saw earlier tonight. And Bianca then turned around.
Bianca Belair: So, you got my back?
Jade Cargill: You know the answer. I’ll be there.
~ Bianca and Jade bumped fists. Then, Belair’s face soured.
Bianca Belair: Can I help you?
~ BAYLEY was seen walking over! The WWE Women’s Champion stopped and looked at them both.
Bayley: Bianca, I was just here to wish you luck against Iyo. You two are obviously at the top of the list on this show. I look forward to seeing who wins. Good luck.
Bianca Belair: Yeah, yeah. I’m sure.
~ Bayley sighs.
Jade Cargill: B, calm down. She comes in peace.
~ Aaaaand that visibly upsets The EST.
Bianca Belair: Oh no. No, no, no. No, you’re not gonna say that. ‘Cause what? What do you know about this? This thing between her and I predates you Jade!
Jade Cargill: Yeah, and that’s why I’m the perfect person to tell you to relax. I’m a neutral party. I know what you’re angling at, but you can’t be serious right now, B.
Bianca Belair: So, you’re on her side now? That’s what it is?
~ Things get even more tense, if that were possible in this moment.
Jade Cargill: Bianca—this isn’t about sides. This is about strength in numbers against Damage Control, girl. What are you on right now?? Yeah you’ve got this contender’s match. Yeah you might be her opponent in France. But—
Bianca Belair: What am I on? What am I on, ,Jade? I’m on my
OWN… just like the song says.
~ Bianca glares over at Bayley.
Bianca Belair I know you're used to hearing it…
~ OUCH.
Bianca Belair: And after I hear it tonight, you’re gonna hear it again… this time in France. Au revoir.
Belair rolls her eyes and then gets moving! Jade looks on discouraged while Bayley is merely disappointed. Bayley and Bianca’s long-term tension is nowhere closer to ending. Whether it comes at a cost is yet to be seen…
And we’re barreling right along, with the ladies getting the rest of the runway…
*Back to ringside*
5 – WWE WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP #1 CONTENDER’S MATCH
Bianca Belair vs. Iyo Sky
Two of the VERY BEST in the industry today deserves a lot of attention. It becomes clear why it’s been a tightly run show tonight because Belair and Sky get a lot of time in this match to strut their stuff. In fact, they cross the 15-minute threshold by a hairline! And with a shot at Bayley’s championship on the line, the stakes can’t possibly be higher. So all the weight and pressure in this match significantly enhances what goes down.
The spotlight belonged to Bianca and Iyo, who fought hard against each other. Bianca was a woman on a mission to get back to the top. Iyo, meanwhile, wanted an immediate return match and a chance to get her title back and make a big power move. There was so much on the line between the lines and outside of them. Belair and Sky got intense with each other and pasted each other with forearms late in the match. Just slugged it out. And Belair made Iyo loopy, but the Genius of the Sky wiggled out of an attempt at the KOD! She then hit a Reverse DDT that took BOTH of them out for a moment and the crowd showered them with applause.
Surprisingly, there was no presence from Damage CTRL! Belair got Iyo to herself but The EST had to start fighting from under. Iyo threw her outside and into the ringpost and hampered her bad! Belair was a resilient one though and she kept fighting. Iyo stomped HARD on her with both her feet and then went to the top. She looked for and SCORED with the Over the Moonsault!! But Iyo took it hard herself! And that hesitation might have cost her as Belair popped her shoulder up!
Iyo put her in a sleeper hold after to try and wear her down. Bianca did get worn down, but put her on her back and then dropped herself down! Iyo took the brunt of the fall and Belair then got herself up. She connected with several right hands and threw Iyo into the ropes and scored with a HUGE powerslam! Belair got up, fired herself up, and then grabbed Iyo. In a feat of strength, she picked her up over her head and pressed her high! She then dropped her on her shoulder AND SLAMMED HER DOWN!
Belair then went to the top rope and CONNECTED ON A 450° SPLASH! 1! 2! NO!!! Sky kicked out but that didn’t deter the energized Belair who grabbed Sky again. She put her up on her shoulder and went for a Powerslam. Noooo! Sky hopped off and threw Belair in the corner! She then hit her with a Snap German Suplex! Sky then went up to the top rope and! BANG! CONNECTED WITH THE OVER THE MOONSAULT ON BELAIR’S BACK! She covered Bianca! But GOT THE TWO COUNT!! Belair snapped her shoulder up at 2.9! Iyo couldn’t believe it and hammered away!
She then got up and went for it again but Belair moved! Iyo landed on her feet and ran up but Belair ducked again! Iyo hit the turnbuckles and Belair grabbed her. She threw her up on her shoulders! AND BANG!! KOD!! Belair covered!! 1!! 2!!! 3!!!! BIANCA BELAIR WINS!!
WINNER | Bianca Belair via pinfall at 15:09. Belair is the NEW #1 CONTENDER for the WWE Women’s Championship!
And Damage Control didn’t waste much time after!!
The group flooded the ring after the result! The leader clearly didn’t want her group around during the match and they respected those words. But now they were on the attack!! The group bombed away at Bianca and pelted her with right hands, forearms, and kicks all to the area!
We then shot backstage. Jade Cargill was in a dilemma now. She looked at Bayley, who shrugged her shoulders as she then went out! Jade went after her friend! Cargill soon arrived in the ring and started to take out the group! But soon that pack mentality returned! The group, now with Iyo in the mix, went after both women and picked them both apart!
Dakota took a lot of shots at Bianca while Asuka and Kairi manhandled Jade in the corner! There was no sign of Naomi all night which only loomed more here! Iyo left the ring and then grabbed a pair of steel chairs! She then brought them in the ring, and we then went backstage again. Bayley was in a dilemma. Bianca didn’t want her help… but her potential challenger was in a dangerous situation!
…
…
…
And she left!!
BAYLEY FLED FOR THE RING!!
And moments later… THAT’S WHERE SHE ARRIVED!!
The Women’s Champion shot through like a rock a bottle rocket!! She overwhelmed her old friends on her own, a serious sign of strength and power! Bayley clotheslined Kairi out of the ring! She clotheslined ASUKA out of the ring! Dakota Kai came at her but she BACK DROPPED HER out of the ring on top of Asuka and Kairi Sane!!!
And then there was her and Iyo Sky!!!
Iyo glared at the Women’s Champion who shot back with one herself! You could feel the tension in the air! And then Iyo retreated!
Boos shot down at her and Sky barked at the former Damage CTRL leader. Bayley trash talked her and held control of the ring.
Meanwhile, Bianca Belair finally regained consciousness and started rising to her feet. Jade Cargill was seen on the outside picking herself up. Belair got to her feet facing the commentary table.
But Bayley, meanwhile, turned towards Belair...and she stared at her...
Bianca didn't know Bayley was staring at her, as she'd backpedal slowly here after regaining her vertical base.
AND BAYLEY THEN GRABBED HER AND SLAMMED HER DOWN WITH THE BAYLEY-TO-BELLY!!!
OH SHIT!!!
Jade's eyes widened as she couldn't believe Bayley just did that! Most of Pittsburgh couldn't either! Some of course couldn't help themselves and cheered the Role Model for her actions! She looked upset with herself for only a moment before going over to Bianca.
"DON'T YOU EVER DISRESPECT ME TO MY FACE!"
Indeed Bayley WAS thinking about that interaction. She dipped out of the ring and took off like a bullet. She got to the top of the ramp while Bianca, exasperated, was getting back up to her feet. Bayley told her AGAIN not to disrespect her and shouted that Bianca had it coming! Belair had some words for her and that's how this one ended!
END OF SHOW
Quick Results
~ LA Knight def. Carlito
~ Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin def. The LWO
~ Ilja Dragunov def. Cameron Grimes
~ Dragon Lee def. Santos Escobar
~ Bianca Belair def. Iyo Sky to become the #1 Contender for the WWE Women’s Championship