Backstage, Sami Zayn says he blames Shane McMahon for not winning the WWE title. Zayn says Shane’s obsession with Owens is pulling Zayn down as well. Zayn is guilty by association. Zayn was seconds away from winning the title. Zayn played everyone perfectly, including Owens. Zayn isn’t falling into this trap ever again. Zayn is focusing on Zayn.
In Ring Segment: Charlotte
Charlotte says she is honored to have been chosen by Askua to face at WrestleMania. Charlotte wanted to stand face-to-face with Asuka. Asuka comes to the ring. Charlotte welcomes Asuka to Smackdown Live. Charlotte says everyone always asks her what would happen if the two of them fought. They will finally get the answer to that question at WrestleMania. Charlotte says she wanted Asuka to pick her. Charlotte wants to face her. Charlotte tells Asuka to be careful of what she wishes for. Charlotte is going to break Asuka’s streak. Charlotte woos in Asuka’s face. Asuka says she chose Charlotte because Asuka loves a challenge. Charlotte is a queen but Asuka is an empress. Asuka bows to no one and nobody is ready for Asuka.
The #EmpressOfTomorrow just made it very clear…@WWEAsuka bows down to NO ONE! #SDLive #WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/h0A3mQg7Na
— WWE (@WWE) March 14, 2018