SmackDown LIVE General Manager Daniel Bryan welcomes the WWE Universe in Ontario, Calif.
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SmackDown Women’s Champion Noami brings the glow to the ring.
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“For years you have worked so hard. You have scratched and you have clawed … but here you are, SmackDown Women’s Champion,” Bryan says. “And we are so proud of you.”
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Bryan says he’s about to do the hardest thing he’s ever done as General Manager.
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Bryan talks about how he had to relinquish his championship when he was injured.
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“You will be unable to defend your championship in the required 30 days, and I’m so sorry, but I’m going to have to ask you to relinquish the SmackDown Women’s Championship,” he says.
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“Last week I was crying tears of joy because I finally accomplished my dream and now I’m here today, about a week later, filled with sadness and frustration,” she says.
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Naomi says the view at the top of the mountain was so sweet, and now she’s being knocked off.
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“I know that when I give you this title, that right there,” she says, referring to the WrestleMania sign, “is probably gone, too.”
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Naomi promises she'll be back for the SmackDown Women's Title.
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Alexa Bliss is ready to pounce.
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“That end part – when Naomi gave up the title – perfection,” Alexa says.
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“I think, and they all think," Alexa says, referring to the WWE Universe, "that you should give the SmackDown Women’s Title to me!”
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Not so easy, Miss Bliss.
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“Tonight you will fight for the SmackDown Women’s Championship, and that match is going to happen right now!” Bryan says.