Tiffany Stratton advances in US title tournament, semifinals set for next WWE SmackDown

The semifinals are set for the WWE Women’s United States title tournament to crown the inaugural champion.

Tiffany Stratton won a quarterfinals three-way on Friday’s SmackDown, pinning Elektra Lopez in a bout also featuring Naomi to advance to the semifinals set for next week’s episode.

Stratton will take on Michin on the Friday, December 13 WWE SmackDown with a spot in the finals at stake, while Bayley will face Chelsea Green in the other semifinal matchup next week.

The finals of the tournament to crown the first-ever WWE Women’s United States Champion will be held on Saturday Night’s Main Event on NBC on Saturday, December 14. Cody Rhodes defending the WWE Championship against Kevin Owens, Gunther defending the World Heavyweight title against Finn Balor, plus Liv Morgan defending the Women’s World title against IYO SKY are also set for SNME.

The lineup for the December 13 WWE SmackDown:

• Women’s United States Championship tournament semifinals: Tiffany Stratton vs. Michin
• Women’s United States Championship tournament semifinals: Bayley vs. Chelsea Green