After nearly two months of dancing vignettes, Lana made her official SmackDown debut on tonight’s episode of SmackDown Live.
With great RISK, comes great REWARD! @ShaneMcMahon has revealed the FIRST-EVER WOMEN'S #MITB briefcase!!! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/9YjKJGjTgO
— WWE (@WWE) June 7, 2017
During the show’s opening segment, SmackDown Commissioner Shane McMahon gathered Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch, Carmella (with James Ellsworth), Natalya and Tamina to unveil the briefcase to the Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder match.
This brought out the SmackDown Women’s Champion Naomi – who expressed her excitement for the upcoming ladder match despite not being able to participate. Lana would then emerge, join the rest of the SmackDown Women’s division in the ring and echo her previous wishes of wanting to be a part of history by competing in the first-ever Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder match.
Upon being informed that she needs to EARN a #SDLive #WomensChampionship opportunity, @LanaWWE is….not pleased. pic.twitter.com/l4il1lqBQm
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) June 7, 2017
Lana would be ridicule for never having won a singles match but would begin to argue with Naomi for a shot at the SmackDown Women’s Championship. Shane would inform Lana that she needed to earn her opportunity which led to Lana storming out of the ring.
WAIT A MINUTE! What is @LanaWWE thinking?! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/ZTjvQFdsY1
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) June 7, 2017
Despite both of her requests being denied, Lana would appear again to interfere during a six women tag match that pitted Naomi, Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch against Natalya, Carmella and Tamina. Towards the end of the match, Lana would sweep Naomi from the ring apron, allowing for Tamina to take advantage and hit a Superkick for the win for her team.
What did you think of Lana’s debut? Do you think she will “earn” her title shot in the weeks ahead? Would you like to see Lana in the Money in the Bank Ladder match? Let us know in the comments below!
