Mia Yim experienced a setback on this week’s SmackDown when she failed to capture the Women’s United States Championship from Chelsea Green in their street fight match.

Green secured the victory after Alba Fyre interfered and aligned with Green and Piper Niven, joining their faction. This interference potentially sets up a rematch opportunity for Yim, who already has support in her corner.

After SmackDown, Yim shared an image with B-Fab on her Instagram account. In the comments section, WWE personality and wrestling veteran Shane Helms suggested “MiFab” as a name for the duo, combining elements from both performers’ names.

Yim and B-Fab have collaborated multiple times on the blue brand, establishing themselves as reliable allies when needed. With Alba Fyre now aligned with Chelsea Green, Yim can call upon B-Fab if this rivalry continues.

The Women’s United States Championship match on SmackDown featured significant outside interference that impacted the outcome, creating natural storyline progression for future confrontations between these competitors.

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WWE will hold a new episode of SmackDown this Friday at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. The show, which maintains its new three-hour format, will feature a WWE Women’s United States Championship defense as the main attraction of the night.

Chelsea Green will make her first WWE Women’s United States Championship defense against Michin. WWE confirmed the match through its social media channels, also marking the first defense of the new women’s title.

SmackDown will also feature Tiffany Stratton’s first promo as the new WWE Women’s Champion. Stratton surprised audiences in the last episode by helping Nia Jax in her title defense, only to attack her after the match and successfully cash in her Money in the Bank contract.

AJ Styles may return after United States Championship match

The possibility of AJ Styles’ return gains momentum for SmackDown. Current WWE United States Champion, Shinsuke Nakamura, will defend his title against LA Knight, and rumors indicate a possible appearance by Styles after the match.

Styles has been sidelined since October due to a Lisfranc foot injury suffered during a match against Carmelo Hayes. Recently, he was seen without crutches or an orthopedic boot, signaling a positive recovery.

Nakamura has dominated SmackDown since his return in November. Styles’ possible intervention after the United States Championship match could initiate a rivalry between the two, strengthening the mid-card division during the Road to WrestleMania.

Michin disrupted Chelsea Green’s Women’s United States Championship celebration on SmackDown, launching an attack with a kendo stick against both Green and Piper Niven. The incident follows Green’s championship victory at Saturday Night’s Main Event on December 14, where Niven’s interference proved decisive.

Following the confrontation, Michin shared her appreciation for her former O.C. stablemates.

I’d like to thank @AJStylesOrg, @MachineGunKA, @The_BigLG for introducing me to body oil.

The attack marks Michin’s response to Green’s championship win, which established the Hot Mess as the inaugural Women’s United States Champion.

AJ Styles retirement match speculation intensifies

Reports suggest AJ Styles could face Logan Paul at WrestleMania 41 in what might be his final match. Styles, recovering from a Lisfranc fracture since October, addressed his future earlier this year.

I am nearing the end of my career and going to retire soon.

The Phenomenal One’s WWE contract reportedly expires in early 2025, with a potential extension due to injury time. A match against Paul could serve as a fitting conclusion to Styles’ career while elevating the rising star’s status within WWE.