The coronavirus outbreak has forced yet another disruption to the world of pro wrestling.
Paige, who was supposed to confront SmackDown Women's Champion, Bayley on SmackDown, was not on the episode and it was stated on television that she had travel issues.
However, according to a new report from Ryan Satin of Pro Wrestling Sheet, Paige did not fly to Florida, the site of the WWE Performance Center where March 13 episode of SmackDown was moved, due to travel concerns regarding the Coronavirus outbreak.
According to sources, Paige did not travel to Florida for #SmackDown due to coronavirus related travel concerns which the company accommodated.
— Ryan Satin (@ryansatin) March 14, 2020
As a result, Sasha Banks wound up teaming with Bailey to defeat Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross on Smackdown instead.
This is a TAKEOVER, and @SashaBanksWWE & #SmackDown #WomensChampion @itsBayleyWWE demand RESPECT! -- pic.twitter.com/wpeKCRGDO8
— WWE (@WWE) March 14, 2020
.@WWEAsuka crashes #Smackdown to attack @AlexaBliss_WWE & @NikkiCrossWWE! pic.twitter.com/pjtZyVgEae
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) March 14, 2020
Paige would take to Twitter to apologize for her absence and take a shot at Bayley in the process.
Sorry guys travel made it very hard for me to get there for #SmackDownLIVE with everything that’s going on. Completely out of my control. -- very sorry.. But at least @itsBayleyWWE is keeping you entertained pic.twitter.com/ymY8BN9IIK
— PAIGE (@RealPaigeWWE) March 14, 2020
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