On his overnight audio, Dave Meltzer was discussing how many times Ronda's opponent changed & why.
1. After Mania it was supposed to be Charlotte (off her victory over Asuka)
2. Then after Charlotte lost to & looked weak vs Carmella, RR asked for it to be Natalie after Natalie turns on her.
3. When Anvil dies, VKM stopped the Natalia turn because he felt it was best (hey Natalia ... I know your Dad died, but we are taking away the biggest match of your career too lol).
4. Now it is back to Charlotte
5. Becky gets hurt before the Survivor Series match with RR & Charlotte takes her place.
6. Becky is now scheduled to face RR at Mania in a one on one match. Charlotte is scheduled to face RR at RR.
7. Vince changes his mind and puts Sasha in vs RR & Charlotte is going to be put back in the Mania match in a 3-way
The thinking behind the 3-way is both Charlotte & Becky get the publicity.
With Mania being in NYC, I understand that business move
But its far more epic to be Becky vs Ronda IMO
1. After Mania it was supposed to be Charlotte (off her victory over Asuka)
2. Then after Charlotte lost to & looked weak vs Carmella, RR asked for it to be Natalie after Natalie turns on her.
3. When Anvil dies, VKM stopped the Natalia turn because he felt it was best (hey Natalia ... I know your Dad died, but we are taking away the biggest match of your career too lol).
4. Now it is back to Charlotte
5. Becky gets hurt before the Survivor Series match with RR & Charlotte takes her place.
6. Becky is now scheduled to face RR at Mania in a one on one match. Charlotte is scheduled to face RR at RR.
7. Vince changes his mind and puts Sasha in vs RR & Charlotte is going to be put back in the Mania match in a 3-way
The thinking behind the 3-way is both Charlotte & Becky get the publicity.
With Mania being in NYC, I understand that business move
But its far more epic to be Becky vs Ronda IMO