WWE SmackDown: 3 things we are glad didn’t happen on this week’s episode (January 22, 2019)

#1 Charlotte get included in the Women’s Championship match

We've seen Charlotte become a part of many championship matches

The opening segment of SmackDown saw one of the hottest feuds on the roster boil down in the ring.

Becky Lynch made her way out to the arena, and said her journey to WrestleMania begins Sunday at the Royal Rumble. She also said that she is better than Asuka, and will prove it by beating her for the SmackDown Women's Championship.

Soon after, Asuka made her way to the ring, and The Empress of Tomorrow came face to face with The Man. Things started to heat up before Charlotte’s music hit.

Usually, when that happens, it means Charlotte will also slide into the match and become part of it. A triple-threat match for the SmackDown Women’s Championship at the Royal rumble loomed, but thankfully that did not happen.

Instead, Charlotte trash-talked Asuka, which led to Asuka attacking Lynch from behind, and an extended brawl broke out which required another physical separation.

Hopefully, the match between Asuka and Lynch will remain a single’s affair at the Royal Rumble.