In a dramatic turn during WWE SmackDown, Giulia recaptured the WWE SmackDown Women’s US Champion title, defeating Chelsea Green in a shocking upset on January 3, 2026. The highly anticipated rematch concluded with Giulia reclaiming her championship after a series of tense moments and interference from multiple competitors.
Action-Packed Night on WWE SmackDown
This episode of SmackDown delivered a highly eventful card, featuring the return of Randy Orton, Matt Cardona (formerly known as Zack Ryder) securing a roster spot, and significant confrontations such as Drew McIntyre clashing with Cody Rhodes. The highlight of the night was the intense championship match between Green and Giulia, following weeks of rivalry over the WWE Women’s United States Championship.
Giulia Regains the Title in a Turbulent Match
The championship bout saw Giulia adopt an aggressive strategy from the onset, giving Chelsea Green little chance to gain significant control. Kiana James played a notable role at ringside, distracting the referee and disrupting Green’s momentum. Despite these setbacks, Green managed to deliver a sequence of attacks, including a Rough Rider in honor of her husband, Zack Ryder, and achieved a near fall on Giulia.
As the match progressed, a distracted referee created an opening. While Alba Fyre intervened to neutralize Kiana James, it proved too late for Green. Taking full advantage of the confusion, Giulia surprised Green with a decisive attack before securing the win with a Northern Lights Bomb, capturing the Women’s United States Championship for the second time.
“GIULIA DOES IT 😤@giulia0221g is once again the Women’s United States Champion! pic.twitter.com/WoyAtX0zCQ”— WWE (@WWE)
Celebration and Implications for the WWE Women’s Division
Giulia’s victory served as a form of redemption, mirroring the manner in which she lost the title to Green previously. This dramatic turn not only marks a significant moment in her career but also adds new intrigue to the WWE Women’s US Champion storyline. The involvement of key figures such as Matt Cardona, Kiana James, and Alba Fyre, along with persistent rivalries, highlights the unpredictability and depth of talent within the division.
As the WWE Women’s United States Championship landscape changes once again, fans can anticipate further high-stakes clashes and evolving storylines on upcoming episodes of WWE SmackDown.
GIULIA DOES IT 😤@giulia0221g is once again the Women's United States Champion! pic.twitter.com/WoyAtX0zCQ
— WWE (@WWE) January 3, 2026
