Roman Reigns’ enforcer to return, former AEW star to debut, Charlotte Flair is back? - 5 Things that could happen on SmackDown this week
The upcoming episode of WWE SmackDown vows to be an exciting show, as it will be the first edition of the blue brand following Survivor Series: WarGames. The post-WarGames episode of RAW has already enchanted fans with its surprises, and similar anticipation surrounds SmackDown.
This article will discuss five potential scenarios that could unfold on this week’s edition of the blue brand.
#5. Solo Sikoa might acknowledge Roman Reigns & turn babyface
Solo Sikoa's Bloodline suffered a loss against the OG Bloodline at Survivor Series: WarGames 2024. The match concluded when the Original Bloodline members and CM Punk delivered their finishing maneuvers on the self-proclaimed Tribal Chief, one after another. This leads to the OTC pinning Solo to emerge as the victor.
As a result of this loss, it’s possible that Solo Sikoa might acknowledge Roman Reigns on this week’s SmackDown, potentially paving the way for Solo to turn into a babyface. However, this scenario seems unlikely, as their much-anticipated singles match is yet to occur.
Nevertheless, the return of Solo to Roman Reigns' faction remains a storyline possibility. If this happens, it will mark the return of Reigns' former enforcer to the Bloodline.
#4. Penta might finally make his WWE debut to confront Shinsuke Nakamura
Former AEW star Penta El Zero Miedo is rumored to be signing with the Stamford-based promotion, although the deal has not been officially confirmed. However, if Penta secretly signed with WWE before the forthcoming episode of SmackDown, it’s conceivable he could debut by confronting Shinsuke Nakamura.
The King of Strong Style recently captured the United States Championship by defeating LA Knight. At this point, Penta debuting to challenge Nakamura could serve as a significant moment for the former AEW star’s WWE debut.
#3. Charlotte Flair could return to rejuvenate her feud with Nia Jax
The return of Charlotte Flair has been highly foreseen by fans over the past few weeks, but it has yet to materialize. However, on SmackDown after Survivor Series, fans might finally witness the Queen's return to Friday nights.
If this transpires, Flair will likely reignite her feud with WWE Women’s Champion Nia Jax and engage in a title rivalry with her.
#2. A double heel turn might take place on SmackDown
During the most recent episode of WWE RAW, Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods turned heel against Big E. A similar scenario could unfold on the upcoming SmackDown, where Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa might transition into villainous characters.
Over the past few weeks, Ciampa’s heel turn has been teased by WWE. In a major surprise, DIY could turn heel together on Friday night. This shift could bring a fresh dynamic to the tag team division of the blue brand.
#1. Drew McIntyre might launch an attack on Roman Reigns
Drew McIntyre made his return on the most recent episode of RAW by delivering a Claymore Kick to Sami Zayn's face. This ensued when Seth Rollins defeated Zayn via roll-up, only for McIntyre to abruptly appear and strike with the Claymore.
This has sparked the assumption that McIntyre might also be the mysterious attacker behind Jey Uso. This seemingly confirms that the Scottish Warrior could be targeting the original members of The Bloodline.
As a result, an attack on Roman Reigns by McIntyre seems like a realistic possibility on the upcoming episode of SmackDown. Reigns himself might even call out McIntyre, potentially leading to a confrontation where Drew takes the fight to the Original Tribal Chief.