Asuka To Defend SmackDown Women's Title Against Becky Lynch At WWE Royal Rumble PPV

Becky Lynch vs. SmackDown Women's Champion Asuka is now official for the WWE Royal Rumble pay-per-view.

Lynch vs. Asuka was announced during this week's WWE Main Event episode, which was a recap show with no new matches, hosted by Scott Stanford.

The 2019 Royal Rumble pay-per-view takes place on January 27 from Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona. Below is the current card:

WWE Universal Title Match
Braun Strowman vs. Brock Lesnar (c)

SmackDown Women's Title Match
Becky Lynch vs. Asuka (c)

30-Woman Royal Rumble Match
Carmella (at #30), TBA

30-Man Royal Rumble Match
R-Truth (at #30), TBA