Championship changes hands after hard-fought title defense
Summary
– Giulia defeated Chelsea Green to win the WWE Women’s United States Championship
– Outside distraction played a role during the closing moments of the match
– Chelsea Green’s 57-day title reign came to an end on SmackDown
Giulia emerged as the new WWE Women’s United States Champion following her victory on the January 2 episode of WWE SmackDown.
Chelsea Green entered the match under pressure after being informed by Nick Aldis that she would lose the championship if she refused to defend it. Despite expressing that she was not feeling well, Green proceeded with the title defense against Giulia.
Green came close to retaining the championship after connecting with the Rough Rider. The momentum shifted when Kiana James distracted the referee, preventing a potential match-ending count.
Shortly afterward, Green attempted an aerial move from the top rope, but Giulia countered with a double underhook suplex. She followed that with a northern lights bomb to secure the pinfall victory.
The win officially ended Green’s 57-day reign and marked a major championship moment for Giulia on the SmackDown brand.
