December 15th 2024.
The WWE made history on Saturday Night's Main Event as they crowned the first-ever Women's United States Champion. The honor went to none other than Chelsea Green, who took down her longtime friend and rival, Michin (also known as Mia Yim), in a thrilling match. At 33 years old, Chelsea was overjoyed to be named the inaugural US Champ for the women's division on SmackDown. Finally, the company has introduced a midcard title for its talented female performers.
Fans were ecstatic for Chelsea, who has been putting in exceptional work since her rehire. @infamousvishnu tweeted, "After all the exceptional work she's been doing since she's been rehired, Chelsea Green without a doubt deserves this moment. #SNME." @HugoFdez_27 added, "Miss Chelsea Green deserves everything...♥️#SNME," while @realtepozz shared, "From being injured, to being fired, to being the first U.S. women's champion. Congratulations Chelsea Green. #SNME."
Chelsea's road to victory was not an easy one. She was released from WWE in April 2021, along with her husband Matt Cardona, after suffering a broken wrist in her SmackDown debut. But she made a triumphant return in January 2023 at the Royal Rumble and has since become one of the most entertaining parts of any show she's on.
In the tournament leading up to her historic win, Chelsea first beat Bianca Belair and Blair Davenport in a triple threat match. She then went on to upset Bayley in the semi-final, setting up the intense final bout with Michin. Meanwhile, on Raw, a similar tournament is ongoing to crown a Women's Intercontinental Champion, with Dakota Kai and Lyra Valkyria in the semi-finals and top names like Kairi Sane, Natalya, and Zoey Stark waiting for their first round matches.
But the night was not just about Chelsea's groundbreaking win. In other events, Drew McIntyre defeated Sami Zayn in a grudge match, setting his sights on anyone associated with The OG Bloodline. This marked the start of his revenge tour. Liv Morgan also successfully defended her Women's World Championship in a frantic and physical triple threat match against Iyo Sky. And in an intense showdown between former Judgment Day teammates turned rivals, GUNTHER emerged victorious, beating Damian Priest and Finn Balor for the gold.
Fans are eagerly anticipating the future of WWE, especially with the news that the company will be moving to Netflix in January 2025 (for UK fans, it will be available on New Year's Day). The official move will take place on the January 6 episode of Monday Night Raw, and it's set to be a game changer. If you have any celebrity stories, videos, or pictures, don't hesitate to share them with the entertainment team at The Agency. You can reach us by email, phone, or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you.
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