It’s been quite some time now since SmackDown Live has been without arguably its highest profile member of Women’s Division, Charlotte Flair, after undergoing surgery that had been put off for an extended period of time to repair a ruptured breast implant.

Previously, ‘The Queen’ appeared on Conversations with Maria Menounos and spoke more in detail on her procedure (find that here), also stating that she would be cleared to return to the ring on July 31st. Tonight’s episode of SmackDown Live opened with the new number one contender for Carmella’s SmackDown Women’s Title at SummerSlam, Becky Lynch, to talk about her upcoming opportunity. ‘The Princess of Staten Island’ would come out though, offering up a different side of herself than we’re used to seeing.

Carmella would speak about how she’s had to fight for everything she has, dealing with detractors from fans to WWE legends alike on a daily basis. She seemed to be sincere and wished Becky good luck at SummerSlam, offering up a friendly handshake. James Ellsworth’s music would hit though and with ‘The Lass Kicker’ drawn to the entrance ramp, Carmella would attack. Unfortunately for Carmella, Charlotte Flair’s date to be cleared was indeed true and ‘The Queen’ ran out for the save.

After a break, we would see General Manager Paige backstage awaiting the arrival of the champion, ‘The Princess of Staten Island’ reading her the riot act for Charlotte’s interference. Paige wasn’t hearing it though and would go on to make a match for tonight, as Charlotte Flair will take on Carmella and if she wins, SummerSlam will be turned into a Triple Threat.

Will @BeckyLynchWWE walk into #WWEEvolution as #SDLive #WomensChampion? She hopes so! pic.twitter.com/6z7CTNQ0J5

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) August 1, 2018

A sign of sportsmanship from @CarmellaWWE? #SDLive #SummerSlam @BeckyLynchWWE pic.twitter.com/4NBIKXyFTl

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) August 1, 2018

When you return to help your best friend, you do it WITH FLAIR! #SDLive @MsCharlotteWWE @CarmellaWWE pic.twitter.com/1puvRv9mmu

— WWE (@WWE) August 1, 2018

.@RealPaigeWWE wants @CarmellaWWE to prove that she's a REAL CHAMP when she faces @MsCharlotteWWE TONIGHT! If @MsCharlotteWWE wins, the #SDLive #WomensTitle match at #SummerSlam becomes a #TripleThreat! pic.twitter.com/bdh31tewLC

— WWE (@WWE) August 1, 2018

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