Update on Eva Marie’s Suspension; How WWE, Others are Affected

It was reported yesterday that Eva Marie has been suspended for 30 days, following her first violation of WWE’s wellness policy.

She was originally scheduled to compete in a six-woman tag match at “SummerSlam,” teaming with Alexa Bliss and Natalya, to take on the team of Becky Lynch, Carmella and Naomi. WWE has modified the match, making it a 3-on-2 handicap match, and issued the following press release:

Team Blue may have to wait a little bit longer to see its Red Queen in the ring.

Eva Marie was prepared to make her long-awaited debut as a member of the SmackDown Live roster this Sunday at SummerSlam, teaming with Alexa Bliss & Natalya to take on Becky Lynch, Naomi & Carmella in a Six-Woman Tag Team Match.

Following the breaking news that Eva Marie will be out of action for 30 days, this bout is left in a state of uncertainty.

All the female Superstars of SmackDown Live — from the neon-lit Naomi and arm-wrenching Becky , to the veteran “Queen of Harts” Natalya and WWE newcomers Carmella and Alexa — are looking to make an impression on General Manager Daniel Bryan and Commissioner Shane McMahon as they contemplate the future of their brand’s Women’s division.

Will Alexa & Natalya power through without the “eternally beguiling” redhead and battle Becky, Carmella & Naomi in a 2-on-3 Handicap Match? Or will the fierce Bliss and the tactical Natalya recruit a partner in time for The Biggest Event of the Summer?

Eva Marie’s husband, Jonathan Coyle, posted the following tweet, but it was since deleted:

When the public finds out why my wife was unjustly suspended they will be absolutely outraged! Official statement and facts coming soon.

— Jonathan Coyle (@Jonathan_Coyle) August 18, 2016

His latest tweet has a more positive and encouraging tone:

 

It is my honor to go through every storm life may throw at us with this woman. I’m proud to be… https://t.co/Nh25jbtdCV

— Jonathan Coyle (@Jonathan_Coyle) August 19, 2016

Editor’s Note:

I think that Eva Marie will be replaced at “SummerSlam,” because you can’t have the heel team be behind in numbers in a handicap match. With the news that broke earlier today about Nikki Bella’s return, don’t be shocked if she ends up being the replacement.

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