Shotzi is not cleared to compete.
WWE SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis took to social media on Wednesday night to announce that Shotzi is not medically cleared to compete on the February 16 SmackDown in her scheduled Elimination Chamber Qualifying match against Tiffany Stratton. Replacing her will be Alba Fyre, although Fyre will now face Naomi, while Stratton will face Zelina Vega.
Shotzi reportedly suffered a leg injury at the February 13 WWE NXT tapings in the midst of her NXT Women’s Championship match against Lyra Valkyria. Beyond the news that she’s not cleared to compete on Friday, it remains unknown what Shotzi’s status is for the imminent future.
Below is the updated lineup for this Friday:
- Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Tiffany Stratton vs. Zelina Vega
- Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Naomi vs. Alba Fyre
- Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Logan Paul vs. The Miz
- Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Dominik Mysterio vs. Kevin Owens
- Roman Reigns and The Rock appear
WrestleZone will have complete coverage of SmackDown as it airs.
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