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#3 Hit on WWE SmackDown: Naomi in the title picture

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WWE SmackDown Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair confirmed this week that she will participate in the Royal Rumble match later this month. The most decorated female superstar in pro-wrestling cut a small promo counting her accolades before Naomi interrupted her. The latter demanded a title shot but The Queen insulred the former champion. Naomi was understandably infuriated and slapped Charlotte to get a match.

The two superstars locked horns in an engaging in-ring battle on WWE SmackDown that saw Naomi unleash a more dominant side. She is currently one of the biggest babyfaces on the blue brand and pushed Charlotte to her limit. Naomi even came close to winning the match but ultimately lost due to Sonya Deville abusing her power.

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It was messy to see Deville still interfering with Naomi’s booking on SmackDown. This feud either needs more concrete developments. But it is doing a good job in getting people to sympathize with Naomi.

Additionally, she got a deserving spot in the title picture. Naomi should be competing for the SmackDown Women’s Championship picture. She would make for a fresh challenger against Charlotte, who would otherwise be forced to compete in repetitive title matches.

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