High stakes match set for WWE SmackDown ahead of Survivor Series - Reports

The upcoming edition of WWE SmackDown will air live from the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Ahead of the show, a recent report has claimed that a major match featuring a champion is set to take place later tonight.

On the November 8 edition of the blue brand, SmackDown Manager Nick Aldis unveiled the WWE Women's United States Championship. It will be the first-ever secondary title for the women's division on the main roster.

Ahead of tonight's episode of Friday Night SmackDown, WrestleVotes posted an update on X (fka Twitter), claiming that the tournament to crown the inaugural Women's United States Champion would kick off tonight with a first-round Triple Threat Match. It is reported that the WWE Speed Women's Champion Candice LeRae will lock horns with Bayley, and B-Fab.

"Sources indicate a Women’s United States Championship Tournament kicks off tonight on #SmackDown with a first-round Triple Threat Match: Candice LeRae vs. B-Fab vs. Bayley," noted WrestleVotes.

You can check out the tweet below:

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WWE Hall of Famer shares honest opinion about the wrestling promotion introducing the Women's United States Championship

The introduction of the Women's United States Championship has received a positive reaction from wrestling fans. WWE Hall of Famer Booker T also shared his honest take on the wrestling promotion coming up with a new title for the women's division.

On a recent edition of his Hall of Fame podcast, the wrestling legend stated that the title was needed. He added that it would give the women something more to compete for and help them move up the ladder on the main roster.

"It’s needed. It gives the show that extra layer. It gives the women something to actually compete for. It shows how you can move up the ladder as opposed to having two tiers, and that’s it. I think opening that up just a little bit more makes a whole lot more sense for the business. One thing about this business, you’re always fighting for a championship. That’s the thing. You want to win a championship," said Booker. [H/T - WrestlingNews.co]

You can watch the entire conversation in the video below:

The wrestling promotion also introduced the WWE Speed Women's Championship earlier this year. SmackDown Superstar Candice LeRae defeated IYO SKY in the final to become the inaugural champion last month.

It remains to be seen who will become the first-ever Women's United States Champion on the main roster.