Injured champion returns, Randy Orton replaced by two Superstars? - 3 last-minute twists that are possible for WWE SmackDown
We are all set for a massive episode of WWE SmackDown tonight. The blue brand will present major celebrations for a recently crowned champion unfolding on the show. Additionally, top teams will look to advance in the ongoing tournament to determine the next challengers for the WWE Tag Team Championship. However, Triple H may have a few twists planned for the upcoming episode that could turn things upside down.
Here, we predict three last-minute twists that could happen on WWE SmackDown this week. So, without further ado, let's begin.
#1. Jacob Fatu finally meets Roman Reigns on WWE SmackDown
Roman Reigns made a stunning return at SummerSlam 2024 but never crossed paths with Jacob Fatu. The one-half of the reigning WWE Tag Team Champions sustained an injury while attacking Cody Rhodes in the main event. This helped avoid bringing him face-to-face with Roman Reigns on the show and SmackDown last week.
Fatu is reportedly expected to make his in-ring return by the end of August. However, the creative team could book his first meeting with Roman Reigns on tonight's show. Reigns destroyed Solo Sikoa and the Bloodline in Fatu's absence, making the new Tribal chief desperate to bring his Enforcer. It will be interesting if Fatu and Reigns finally meet on SmackDown but don't engage in an altercation, pushing Sikoa to doubt his Enforcer's loyalty.
#2. Tiffany Stratton surprises WWE Women's Champion
Last week on Smackdown, Tiffany Stratton announced she would be hosting a celebration party for Nia Jax to acknowledge the latter's monumental title win at SummerSlam. Jax defeated Bayley to win the WWE Women's Championship, and Stratton, interestingly, played a huge role in helping her friend lift the gold.
Although Nia Jax and Tiffany Stratton have shown a strong alliance on the blue brand, it is worth noting that the latter is Ms. Money in the Bank. Triple H could stun the world by having Stratton cash in her guaranteed title opportunity on Jax during the title celebrations on tonight's episode, thus setting up a shocking title change.
#3. RAW General Manager Adam Pearce returns a huge favor
RAW General Manager Adam Pearce was spotted expressing his gratitude for Randy Orton, who appeared on the red brand. He was speaking with SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis and may send top names from RAW to appear on tonight's show. Jey Uso and Sami Zayn were recently seen discussing their plan to go after the tag team title.
The two babyfaces could make a surprise appearance on the blue brand tonight and compete in the ongoing tag team tournament. Their arrival could make things interesting for The Bloodline plot. Although Roman Reigns successfully took care of the entire Bloodline by himself, the heel faction could soon use the number's advantage. The Original Tribal Chief has a lot of history with Jey Uso and Sami Zayn, and a potential meeting between them would set the WWE universe ablaze with excitement.