RAW Women’s Champion Bianca Belair has been announced for tonight’s post-Draft and Backlash edition of WWE SmackDown on FOX.
Belair, who was recently drafted to the blue brand, will appear on tonight’s show in the final build to her Backlash title defense against IYO SKY.
“Raw Women’s Champion Bianca Belair is set to appear on SmackDown as the blue brand emanates LIVE from Puerto Rico ahead of Backlash. The EST of WWE heads to SmackDown just hours before defending the Raw Women’s Title against IYO SKY in what is sure to be an unforgettable affair. Just last week, it was announced that Belair would be taking her talents to the blue brand full-time as she was selected by SmackDown during the WWE Draft, a move that will officially take place after Backlash. What will Belair say ahead of her highly anticipated championship matchup at Backlash? Tune in to Friday Night SmackDown on FOX at 8/7C to find out!,” WWE wrote in their official segment preview.
In the WWE Draft last week, Belair was drafted to SmackDown, while SmackDown Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley was drafted to RAW. WWE has not confirmed that the titles will be exchanged, but a Championship Exchange Ceremony, similar to what WWE did with Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair in 2021, is rumored. Backlash will feature Belair defending against SKY, who was also drafted to SmackDown, and Ripley defending against Zelina Vega, who will also remain on SmackDown.
The updated card for tonight’s SmackDown from San Juan, Puerto Rico is as follows:
* The go-home build for WWE Backlash
* Fallout from the WWE Draft
* RAW Women’s Champion Bianca Belair will appear
* Cody Rhodes will appear
* Bad Bunny will appear
* Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows vs. The Viking Raiders
* Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Karrion Kross
Stay tuned to WrestlingHeadlines.com for more on tonight’s SmackDown and be sure to join us for live coverage at 8pm ET.
