Summary

WWE added a Women's Tag Team Championship match to the March 13 episode of SmackDown, with The Irresistible Forces (Nia Jax and Lash Legend) set to defend against Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair.

The source text says this is the first title defense for Jax and Legend after they won the belts from RHIYO (Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY) on the February 27 SmackDown.

The same report also lists Solo Sikoa and Tama Tonga vs. Uncle Howdy and Erick Rowan in a non-title match, along with Jade Cargill vs. Michin, Jelly Roll on Miz TV with The Miz, and the WrestleMania contract signing between Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship match.

Nia Jax and Lash Legend title defense raises the stakes for SmackDown

Nia Jax and Lash Legend defending the WWE Women's Tag Team Titles for the first time creates a concrete consequence, their reign gets an immediate credibility test against Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair.

With the contract signing and Jelly Roll segment already part of the March 13 preview, this added championship bout gives the show another major hook tied directly to the women's title picture.

Sources

As reported by Fightful.