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SmackDown Preview, May 22: Women’s U.S. Title Open Challenge

The May 22 episode of SmackDown will have an open challenge for the WWE Women’s United States Title. The current champion, Tiffany Stratton, will be opening up the chance for anyone to answer the challenge. Stratton won the title off of Giulia in April and has since defended it once against Kiana James last week.

Blake Monroe is set to make her debut on SmackDown tonight. Could she be answering Stratton’s challenge?

Also set for tonight’s SmackDown, Jade Cargill is on the hunt for her rematch against Rhea Ripley for the WWE Women’s Championship. Ripley took the title off of Cargill at WrestleMania. Ripley was not at last week’s SmackDown, so what will the champion say tonight when she returns? Ripley is set to open the show.

Also Fatal Influence, Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, Michin, B-Fab, and more!


As always, check back in with Diva Dirt during the show to chat live!