A highly anticipated WWE SmackDown women’s tag team title match scheduled for the opening bout in Lyon, France, was canceled after Charlotte Flair suffered an injury. The match originally set Flair and Alexa Bliss, the reigning WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions, against The Secret Service in a title defense.
Lineup Change and Unexpected Assault Alter Match Plans
Earlier on the day of the event, SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis revealed that Piper Niven would be absent, with Chelsea Green stepping in as her replacement. During the champion’s entrance, Green and her teammate Alba Fyre launched a surprise attack on Flair and Bliss. Flair was injured in the altercation, forcing officials to call off the scheduled tag match.
Singles Bout Between Bliss and Green Follows Cancellation
With the original tag match canceled, Chelsea Green faced Alexa Bliss in a singles competition instead. Green took control early in the bout, dominating much of the opening, but Bliss rallied back, exchanging strikes before pinning Green with a roll-up for the victory.
Post-Match Assault Leaves Champions Vulnerable
Following the match, Green and Alba Fyre continued their aggression by attacking Bliss. Charlotte Flair, despite appearing injured and limping, returned to aid Bliss, only to be taken down by the duo as well. This marked the third consecutive SmackDown appearance where the Green Regime has asserted dominance over the tag team champions.
Implications for WWE Women’s Tag Team Division Moving Forward
The ongoing confrontations suggest that Green Regime is positioning themselves as serious contenders to dethrone Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair. The injury-related cancellation and subsequent attacks have intensified the rivalry, creating anticipation about how the storyline will progress in upcoming WWE SmackDown episodes.
