4 things that could happen on WWE SmackDown Live this week (26 February 2019)

#2 Mandy Rose could be announced the opponent of Asuka at Fastlane

Asuka and Mandy Rose in action

The Smackdown Women's Champion Asuka requires a new opponent at Fastlane and Mandy Rose has a big chance to face the Empress of Tomorrow in Cleveland. Rose locked horns with the current Smackdown Women's Champion in a non-title match last week when Rose pinned Asuka. In fact, Rose became the only third woman to pin Asuka in WWE.

The Raw Women's Championship match has been the focal point of WWE after the Royal Rumble, and the match could become first women's match to main event WrestleMania.

Nevertheless, the Smackdown Women's Championship has failed to grab attention. Considering the women's title of the blue brand was not on the line at Elimination Chamber, it is likely to be defended at Fastlane, which is the final PPV before WrestleMania 35.

With Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair competing for the Raw Women's title, Asuka lacks a credible opponent on Smackdown Live. Mandy Rose could be the next challenger after pinning Asuka last week, and it could be announced this week.

Though Rose might not match Asuka's dexterity in the squared circle, she could provide a good match with the Empress of Tomorrow. Asuka is not expected to lose to Mandy Rose twice if the match gets finalized this week.