Chelsea Green made history last night at Saturday Night’s Main Event by becoming the inaugural WWE Women’s United States champion.
The title was introduced to the Smackdown brand on November 8 and a tournament to crown the first-ever champion kicked off a week later.
12 women took part in four, triple-threat matches with Bayley defeating Candice LaRae and B-Fab, Chelsea Green defeating Blair Davenport and Bianca Belair, Michin defeating Piper Niven and Lash Legend, and Tiffany Stratton defeating Naomi and Elektra Lopez.
In the semi finals held on Friday’s Smackdown, Green beat Bayley and Michin beat Stratton, sending both to the tournament final and a rematch from their previously well-received dumpster match of several weeks back.
Green was the overwhelming favorite heading into the match, a testament to her hard work and character development over the past several months. Her victory was given the seal of approval from the usually-tough New York crowd who erupted following the Unprettier finisher.
