Getting Ready to Rumble - Potential 2019 Royal Rumble Winners: Nikki Bella

Who will she challenge at WrestleMania 35?

Is Asuka ready for Nikki Bella?

A programme with Ronda Rousey would make a lot of sense - two main-stream stars, two decorated stars, two titans of women's sporting empowerment. That is why the WWE has already run this programme at WWE Evolution.

However, Nikki Bella vs. Asuka? That is a brand new matchup that makes a lot of sense for a lot of reasons.

The match itself would be a very very physical, hard-hitting affair due to both women's in-ring styles. Asuka has the necessary aura to counter Bella's star-power. More intriguingly, both women represent different eras, and different mindsets, at least in the minds of most fans.

Asuka is very much considered a superstar of the current 'Women's Evolution' era of the WWE. Her strong suits are her in-ring skills, and undoubted physical aura. She was hired due to her wrestling ability.

Due to no fault of her own, Nikki Bella is rather unfairly considered one of the poster-girls of WWE's 'Divas Era'. To her credit, she wears the title proudly, as she should. Nobody has worked harder than her, or improved more than her. Be that as it may, a lot of fans will still see it as a clash between two eras, giving the match a unique vibe.

This is also the Smackdown Women's Championship match with the most combined star-power. Any other combination is likely to be completely overshadowed by Ronda Rousey's RAW Women's Championship match.

This is the match to make.

The Verdict: Bella must be considered a strong contender to win this match. At the very least, she will have a very strong showing.

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