Former champion expresses interest in WWE return; wants to face Chelsea Green and Piper Niven

Chelsea Green and Piper Niven have become regular fixtures in the women's division on SmackDown. A former WWE star could potentially return to challenge them soon, that being none other than Layla.

She recently made an appearance on the No Name Wrestling podcast where she was asked if there was anyone on the current roster she would like to face. The former Women’s Champion expressed her admiration for Chelsea Green and Piper Niven. She praised their work and suggested the possibility of a short-run working with the duo.

"I love watching Chelsea Green and Piper [Niven]. I love their work. They're great. I think that could work. I think we could have probably have a small run with them," Layla said. [30:06 - 30:25]

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Layla was a significant figure during WWE's Divas Era from 2006. Her last match was in July 2015, after which she announced her retirement and hasn't competed again.

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Chelsea Green must win the Women's United States Championship, according to WWE analyst

WWE has announced that the finals to crown the inaugural Women's United States Champion will take place at Saturday Night’s Main Event on December 14.

Sam Roberts recently expressed that Chelsea Green should win the Women’s US Title at the much-anticipated event. Roberts stated that by the time the event arrives, fans will be eager to see Chelsea claim the championship. He emphasized that this moment was crucial and should happen, regardless of how long her eventual title reign lasted.

"It's near impossible for me to say Chelsea Green should not win the Women's United States Championship. By the time you get to Saturday Night's Main Event, everybody's gonna just wanna see that moment happen. It's not about the title reign. It's not about the next several years. It's not about where you're going next. It's about on that night, people are gonna wanna go into the holidays having experienced the moment when Chelsea Green wins the United States Championship," Roberts said.

Chelsea will need to emerge victorious in her upcoming semifinal match against Bayley on SmackDown to make it to the finals at Saturday Night's Main Event.