WWE SmackDown Preview: 15 January 2019

Modified Jan 15, 2019 13:10 GMT

Can SmackDown continue the momentum that RAW has built up?

#2 Becky Lynch and Asuka prepare for their clash

Whom will the crowd cheer when SmackDown Live comes around?

Becky Lynch stood tall at the end of SmackDown Live last week when she won a triple threat match. By winning the contest, she qualified for a match against Asuka at the Royal Rumble. The two women faced off at the tail end of the show.

Much like the RAW Women's Division, two crowd favourites will be clashing for the SmackDown Women's Championship on SmackDown Live too. It will be interesting to see which of the two women receives more support from the WWE Universe. It's hard to bet against 'The Man' considering the red hot streak that she is currently on.

Could we see a change in character from Asuka before the pay-per-view comes around to give a new twist to the proceedings? Asuka's never had a heel run so this could benefit her.

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