Giulia reclaimed the WWE SmackDown Women’s Championship on Friday night, regaining the title two months after her previous loss and showcasing resilience in an energetic bout. The match saw Giulia and Chelsea Green battle for the coveted championship, with Giulia ultimately emerging victorious, marking another highlight in her WWE career and using her experience as a key advantage.
Key Moments and Moves Define the Championship Clash
The contest featured dramatic shifts in momentum, especially after Chelsea Green nearly secured victory with the Radio Silence, borrowing the move from her husband, Matt Cardona, who had made his WWE return earlier that night. Green sought to dominate with aerial tactics by climbing the ropes, but Giulia countered with a powerful butterfly superplex. Giulia sealed the win and the title with a northern lights bomb, executing a flawless finish for the clean pin.
Pivotal History in the Ongoing Rivalry
Green first claimed the championship from Giulia in November, seizing an opportunity when Giulia was distracted by an intense ringside confrontation between Kiana James and Alba Fyre. During that title change, Green used a schoolgirl pin and took advantage by using the ropes for added leverage. Since then, the rivals—Giulia and James against Green and Fyre—have been locked in a persistent feud, competing in singles and tag matches across television and live events.
Giulia’s Major Achievements in WWE
Since joining WWE just sixteen months ago, Giulia has collected an impressive range of accomplishments, including two WWE Women’s United States Championships, an NXT Women’s Championship, and an Iron Survivor Challenge victory. Her rapid ascent underscores her prominence on the roster and the compelling competition among stars like Alba Fyre, Chelsea Green, and Kiana James. With Giulia regaining the WWE SmackDown Women’s Championship, the ongoing rivalries continue to energize the division, and fans await further developments in her championship journey.
RADIO SILENCE from @ImChelseaGreen!@TheMattCardona #SmackDown
pic.twitter.com/9yJl10Cy1y— 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐕𝐞𝐧 (@WrestlingCovers) January 3, 2026
GIULIA DOES IT 😤@giulia0221g is once again the Women's United States Champion! pic.twitter.com/WoyAtX0zCQ
— WWE (@WWE) January 3, 2026
