Asuka vs. Zelina Vega added to WWE SmackDown

By Joseph Currier
Published: 19 May 2023, 14:06

Ahead of challenging for the Raw Women’s title at Night of Champions, Asuka will be in action on SmackDown tonight.

WWE has announced Asuka vs. Zelina Vega for tonight’s episode of SmackDown. The show is taking place at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina.

Asuka returned to WWE television last Friday and resumed her feud with Raw Women’s Champion Bianca Belair. A celebration for Belair was being held, but Asuka ruined it by spitting mist into Belair’s face.

Belair retained the Raw Women’s Championship against Asuka at WrestleMania 39 this April. Both were then selected by SmackDown in the WWE Draft.

The rematch between Belair and Asuka is set for Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, May 27.

Vega was also recently in Women’s title contention. Rhea Ripley defeated Vega at Backlash to retain the SmackDown Women’s Championship.

The updated card for tonight’s show is listed below:

Face-to-face segment with Roman Reigns & Solo Sikoa and Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn
The Usos vs. The LWO (Rey Mysterio & Santos Escobar)
The Grayson Waller Effect with guest AJ Styles
The Brawling Brutes (Ridge Holland & Butch) vs. Pretty Deadly
The Street Profits vs. LA Knight & Rick Boogs
Asuka vs. Zelina Vega