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Charlotte Flair last defended the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship on December 17, 2021, against now-released Toni Storm. She quickly defeated the former NXT UK Women's Champion live on SmackDown.
Since then, The Queen has had to overcome Naomi in a couple of Championship Contender's matches. However, Flair has had some assistance from authoritative figure Sonya Deville, who is currently in a feud with the two-time SmackDown Women's Champion.
Charlotte has been the SmackDown Women's Champion since October 22, when she traded the RAW Women's Title with Becky Lynch following the 2021 WWE Draft. Both champions were drafted to the opposing brand, meaning the only solution was to trade.
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Overall, Flair is a 12-time women's champion in WWE (only counting her main roster title reigns) and has faced all sorts of opponents since her main roster debut in 2015.
Once again, she will put her legacy and title on the line this Friday on SmackDown. Last week, Deville granted Naomi a title match in a backstage segment, which co-official Adam Pearce confirmed.
As mentioned previously, Naomi is entangled in a rivalry with Sonya Deville, who has made the superstar's life a nightmare on the blue brand. The granting of a title match is justice for the recent times she's been facing in her Championship Contender opportunities.
That being said, let's take a look at five potential finishes for Charlotte Flair and Naomi's WWE SmackDown Women's Championship match.
#5 WWE Official Sonya Deville could cost Naomi the SmackDown Women's Championship match
It is almost certain Sonya Deville will try to find a way to rob Naomi out of her championship opportunity. This could ultimately be a huge turning point in their feud.
We've seen Sonya interfere with her matches before, inserting herself as a special guest referee and even pulling her out of the ring during the Women's Royal Rumble match. She could raise the bar even more, this Friday.
What if Deville appeared during the match, dragging Naomi's friend Cameron to ringside and beating her. It would be a crucial distraction for The Glow, as it would up the ante in their feud.
The distraction could then lead to Charlotte Flair taking advantage. If that wasn't enough, Sonya could continue the beating down on the outside, forcing Naomi to turn her attention again.
Deville could raise tensions even further in the storyline without being directly involved in the match. She could ultimately cost Naomi another shot at the SmackDown Women's Championship, pulling on her heartstrings on this occasion.
#4 WWE Official Adam Pearce will officiate the match and then turn on Naomi to side with Sonya Deville
WWE Official Adam Pearce has been somewhat the voice of reason over the last few weeks, especially for Naomi and Sonya Deville. Could this all be an act?
Pearce has never really been popular backstage, so could the agreement to provide Naomi with a SmackDown Women's Title match be part of a sinister plan? It certainly could well be. Being the voice of reason again, Pearce could say that he would officiate the match.
Then, during the match, Adam Pearce could blindside Naomi to the shock of Sonya Deville on commentary. That would allow Charlotte Flair to pick up the win before he and Deville flee the arena.
#3 Charlotte Flair will make Naomi tap out and then call out Ronda Rousey
One thing that must be said is that every time we have seen Charlotte Flair and Naomi compete, they always provide a stellar performance. Friday's match should be no different.
We could well see a high-octane, back-and-forth contest that ultimately will see Charlotte Flair submit Naomi to the Figure-8 Leglock. No distractions, just the pair going at it to deliver one of the best matches of the year.
But after the match, Charlotte could be feeling far too confident. She could decide to call out Ronda Rousey to the ring. The latter could then make her way out before the pair exchanges blows and are then pulled apart by WWE personnel.
#2 Naomi will win the SmackDown Women's Championship to stun the WWE Universe
Naomi could add a third WWE SmackDown Women's Title to her collection this Friday.
It will be a celebration like no other if she overcomes the odds to take the title away from Charlotte Flair. It would undoubtedly throw a spanner into the works for Ronda Rousey's chosen WrestleMania match in April.
Even with distractions from Sonya Deville and competing against The Queen, Naomi could defy the odds. It would ultimately be a massive payoff for the trials and tribulations she's dealt with over the last few months.
Sonya's face would be a picture as she was the one who initially granted her the opportunity. A perfect feel-good moment could be achieved, even if her reign is short-lived after that.
#1 Ronda Rousey will attempt to mess with Charlotte Flair in the championship match, but she will ultimately retain the title
2022 Women's Royal Rumble winner Ronda Rousey made it clear she would aim for the SmackDown Women's Championship at WrestleMania. However, could she make life more difficult for Charlotte this Friday?
Of course, Ronda wants to get her hands on Charlotte Flair, but if she doesn't have the Women's Championship around her waist, her WrestleMania is gone. Ronda would ultimately head down a different path.
Ronda could instead play around with the champion during the match, which would show that Flair is worth every inch of being champion by overcoming Ronda's presence.
What would you like to see go down in the SmackDown Women's Championship match this Friday? Let us know in the comments below!
