WWE Raw Talent Yet To Be Told Why They Aren't In Women's United States Title Tournament

WWE's plans for the Women's United States Championship were finally revealed on Friday Night SmackDown, with it being noted that the tournament to crown the inaugural champion would only consist of talents from the blue brand. It was previously unknown if the Women's United States Title would be defended across both SmackDown and Monday Night Raw or if the belt would be exclusive to a brand.

Fightful Select has reported that Raw talents have not been told why they were not added to the Women's United States Title tournament, nor have they been told if a Women's Intercontinental Championship is on the way.

The Women's United States Title tournament will consist of four Triple Threat matches, with the winners of those matches facing off in the semi-finals. The final will be held at Saturday Night's Main Event on December 14 at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

Bayley has already advanced in the tournament, defeating B-Fab and Candice LeRae. She will face the winner of Chelsea Green vs. Bianca Belair vs. Blair Davenport. The other side of the bracket will see Jade Cargill take on Piper Niven and Michin while Naomi will face Tiffany Stratton and Elektra Lopez.

Fightful noted there were talks within WWE about not airing the tournament graphic in the spot it aired as some felt it telegraphed the Nia Jax vs. Naomi main event of SmackDown.

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