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By Riddhi
August 20, 2022
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Tonight's episode of "WWE SmackDown" will be more toxic than expected.
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Neither Zoey Starks nor Nikkita Lyons are medically cleared to compete in the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship Tournament.
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Natalya & Sonya Deville were originally scheduled to face them. Bryan Alvarez reported earlier this week that Stark was injured during a loss to WWE "NXT" Women's Champion Mandy Rose on Tuesday. Lyons' health is unknown.
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New VP of Talent Development Shawn Michaels confirmed Stark and Lyons' status and said they'd be replaced by Jacy Jayne & Gigi Dolin of Toxic Attraction. PWInsider reported the change yesterday.
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The match was supposed to be the main roster debut for Lyons and Starks, but will now mark the main roster debut for Dolin & Jayne instead.
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Starks & Lyons were a surprise pick for the Women's Tag Team Championship on August 8.
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Former champions Sasha Banks & Naomi vacated the tag titles in May due to creative frustration, prompting the tournament.
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WWE has reportedly been trying to reconcile with Banks & Naomi, who have been making various public appearances since their departure.