WWE has announced the first match for next week’s episode of SmackDown Live on the USA Network.
Asuka will face James Ellsworth in an inter-gender singles match. The match was made by SmackDown General Manager Paige after Ellsworth called out the former NXT Women’s Champion.
In addition to Asuka facing Ellsworth next week, she’ll also challenge Carmella for the SmackDown Women’s Championship at Extreme Rules.
This marks Ellsworth’s first match in a WWE ring since returning at TLC.
Next week’s SmackDown will take place from Omaha, NE at the CenturyLink Center Omaha.
