Michin Earns WWE Women’s United States Title Shot – On the August 29 episode of WWE SmackDown from Lyon, France, Michin secured herself a future opportunity at the WWE Women’s United States Championship. The victory came in less than ten seconds as she faced Kiana James in a high-stakes match set up earlier in the day by SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis.
As soon as the bell rang, James charged at Michin while carrying a loaded purse. Michin managed to counter quickly, rolling her up for the pinfall to clinch the win. However, her celebration was short-lived. James immediately attacked after the loss, and reigning champion Giulia—who was at ringside—joined in on the assault.
The post-match beatdown culminated with Giulia trapping Michin in a surfboard submission, pulling back her arms before slamming her face-first into the steel steps at ringside. The brutal display left Michin laid out, serving as a clear warning ahead of their future title clash.
Commentary highlighted the significance of the moment, noting that the 36-year-old Michin has yet to capture a championship during her WWE career. Giulia, on the other hand, has been champion for over two months, holding one successful defense so far.
No official date has been announced for their championship encounter, but it will mark the first-ever singles meeting between Michin and Giulia, setting the stage for a fresh and heated rivalry on SmackDown.
Michin Earns WWE Women’s United States Title Shot
