Predicting the entire WWE Women's United States Championship tournament
During the recent SmackDown, the full bracket for the WWE Women’s United States Championship tournament was revealed. The Stamford-based promotion also hosted the first match of the tournament, where Bayley defeated Candice LeRae and B-Fab in a Triple-Threat Match.
With The Hugger advancing to the next stage, the remaining matches are yet to take place. In this article, we’ll be predicting the entire WWE Women’s United States Championship tournament, from the early stages to the finals.
#4. Chelsea Green is expected to move forward in the WWE Women's US title tournament
The remaining three quarterfinal matches feature a triple-threat bout where Bianca Belair will face Chelsea Green and Blair Davenport. The likely winner of this match could be Chelsea Green.
This prediction is not only based on Green having strong fan support for a potential Women's US title win but also because Bianca Belair's victory in this bout doesn't make much sense.
Bianca is already one-half of the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions, while Blair Davenport currently has no momentum. This makes Chelsea Green the perfect choice to advance.
#3. Naomi and Michin seem to be strong contenders to join Bayley in this tournament
On the other side, Jade Cargill, Michin, and Piper Niven will clash to qualify for the semifinals. In this match, Michin seems to be the most likely choice to emerge as the winner.
Jade is already a tag team champion with Belair, and Piper Niven is paired with Green. With Chelsea Green already in a favorable position to progress, it's unlikely WWE would move Piper Niven further in the tournament. Therefore, Michin stands as a strong option to win.
Lastly, Naomi, Tiffany Stratton, and Elektra Lopez will compete in a Triple-Threat qualifying bout. Naomi seems to be the most likely star to win, as she has massive fan support. Besides, Tiffany Stratton already holds the Money in the Bank briefcase, which could lead to her World Title victory. This makes The Glow a strong contender for the win.
With this, Chelsea Green, Michin, and Naomi appear to be the stars advancing, joining Bayley in the WWE Women's US title tournament.
#2. Who is expected to qualify for the finals?
If the predictions for the semifinals hold true, we will likely see Bayley clash with Chelsea Green and Naomi face Michin. In this scenario, Chelsea Green could emerge victorious over Bayley, which would be a surprising yet fitting outcome. Given that Bayley already has multiple accolades under her belt, it might be time to elevate Green and allow her to shine by defeating someone of Bayley’s caliber.
On the other hand, predicting who will advance to the finals from the Naomi vs. Michin match is more difficult. Both Naomi and Michin have solid momentum going into the tournament, but Naomi seems to be the favorite for a spot in the final. If The Glow qualifies, she could very well have a strong chance of becoming the inaugural Women's US Champion in WWE.
If Michin advances, it could set up a somewhat predictable final with Chelsea Green defeating her. However, should Naomi make it to the final, the match could be more unpredictable.
#1. Who will become the inaugural WWE Women's United States Champion?
The finals of the WWE Women's US Title tournament will take place on Saturday Night's Main Event next month. If Green and Naomi lock horns in the finals, Chelsea could emerge as the inaugural winner of the tournament. There will be no better chance for the Stamford-based promotion to push the 33-year-old female star and capitalize on the hype surrounding her potential title win.
Furthermore, Naomi recently had a feud with Nia Jax for the Women's Championship but failed to emerge as the winner. This makes Chelsea Green's victory even more likely if she reaches the finals of the tournament.