Giulia, the reigning WWE Women’s United States Champion, is facing growing calls to be featured prominently at this year’s SummerSlam event after expressing her deep desire to defend her title. Since capturing the championship in Saudi Arabia last month by defeating Zelina Vega on SmackDown before Night of Champions, Giulia has seen limited television exposure, raising concerns over her future booking and how Triple H plans to showcase her talent within WWE’s women’s division.
Despite the rising prominence of the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship, which has benefited from strong reigns such as Lyra Valkyria’s inaugural run and Becky Lynch’s recent impact, the Women’s United States Championship has struggled to maintain relevance. Giulia seemed poised to elevate the title when she won it, but her near absence from key events, including Evolution and WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event, has disappointed fans and analysts alike.
Giulia’s Uncertainty in Booking Casts Doubt on Her Upcoming Role
There is no evidence of injury affecting Giulia since her victory, yet she has not been involved in any title defenses or significant storylines in recent weeks. This absence suggests that Triple H might be uncertain about how to present The Beautiful Madness moving forward. Giulia’s limited TV presence contrasts sharply with the expectations for a champion to be consistently visible and active.
Giulia recently spoke in an interview about her eagerness to compete and defend her championship, revealing a heartfelt plea to be included in SummerSlam, which spans two nights this year. She expressed,
“I would never forgive myself if I missed SummerSlam,”
emphasizing the importance she places on this opportunity, as well as her readiness to showcase the variety of moves she has developed.
Giulia’s Potential as the Next Joshi Star in WWE
At 31 years old, Giulia is widely viewed as an emerging Japanese Joshi wrestling star within WWE, following the success of trailblazers like Asuka and IYO SKY. Her in-ring skills make her a unique asset to WWE’s women’s division, especially on the SmackDown brand. However, for Giulia to truly reach her potential, visibility at marquee events such as SummerSlam is essential, alongside regular high-profile matches that allow her to display her talents.
With the event approaching and two SmackDown episodes remaining before SummerSlam, fans and analysts argue there is no reason to exclude a defending Women’s United States Champion from one of WWE’s biggest annual shows. A successful title defense on this stage could revive interest in the championship and advance Giulia’s standing within the company’s competitive hierarchy.
The Challenge of Booking Giulia Amid SmackDown’s Women’s Division Landscape
Giulia is best known for her remarkable in-ring ability rather than promo work, which is typical for many Japanese wrestlers. This makes consistent wrestling opportunities crucial for her character development and connection with the WWE Universe. Unfortunately, SmackDown’s women’s division currently lacks enough suitable opponents to sustain meaningful weekly rivalries that would highlight her skills.
Pairing Giulia with less established talent has not resonated well and has been viewed as inefficient TV usage. Meanwhile, other top performers on SmackDown are either busy with their own storylines or do not fit well with Giulia’s style or feud potential at this time. Though the blue brand faces challenges compared to RAW’s women’s roster depth, securing a spot for Giulia at SummerSlam remains a pivotal priority for Triple H’s booking plans.
Inclusion in SummerSlam would provide Giulia with a vital platform to connect with fans and demonstrate her value as a champion, potentially marking a turning point in the trajectory of both her career and the Women’s United States Championship. As WWE prepares for SummerSlam, the pressure mounts on Triple H to give The Beautiful Madness the spotlight she and her supporters believe she deserves.
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