With WWE SmackDown expanding to 3-hours on the USA Network, beginning next Friday, January 3, it has been announced that Nia Jax will defend the Women’s World Title against Women’s World Champion Naomi.
Also set of next week is United States Champion Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Andrade in a non-title match. If Andrade wins, he will be next in line to challenge Nakamura for the U.S. Title.
Next Friday’s WWE SmackDown will take place from the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona.