A video package runs hyping Natalya vs. Charlotte Flair, which is up next.
Your “forever” #SmackDown #WomensChampion @NatbyNature is HERE, and she’s looking more focused than ever before! #HIAC pic.twitter.com/7RvxYCWD0F
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) October 9, 2017
WWE Smackdown Women’s Championship
(C) Natalya Vs. Charlotte Flair
Charlotte with a pinfall attempt early off a lock up. Charlotte pushes Natalya and does a strut. Natalya goes for a Sharpshooter early, but Charlotte counters out and slaps her. Natalya with a stomp to cut off a roll up attempt by Charlotte. Natalya works over the left leg of Charlotte. Charlotte goes after the ankle of Natalya.
Natalya chop blocks Charlotte as she limps back to her feet near the ropes. Natalya plants Charlotte with a clothesline. Charlotte breaks up a Sharpshooter attempt. Charlotte with a backslide pinfall for a two count. Charlotte with chops to Natalya. Natalya cuts off Charlotte on the corner. Natalya with a sitdown powerbomb on Charlotte off the corner for a two count. Charlotte cuts off Natalya with a big boot.
When @NatbyNature takes control, she does it in style. #HIAC #WomensTitle pic.twitter.com/hlbQXvKVv4
— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) October 9, 2017
On the outside, Natalya drives the kneecap of Charlotte into the steel ring steps. Charlotte tosses Natalya head first into the corner back inside. Charlotte with a moonsault to Natalya on the outside. Charlotte clutches her left knee. Natalya grabs a steel chair at ringside and cracks it against the bad knee of Charlotte and the referee immediately calls for the bell.
Winner Via Disqualification: Charlotte
After the match, Natalya continues to hit Charlotte’s bad knee with the steel chair. Natalya grabs her championship and holds it up high over Charlotte.
For @NatbyNature it’s not about HOW you retain your championship… it’s about NOT LOSING your championship! #WomensTitle #HIAC pic.twitter.com/yOByZBxID9
— WWE (@WWE) October 9, 2017
