Changed my writing a little bit, hoping that A. I would help with some inspiration.
So, there were two matches on Smackdown this week that have easily been part of the Summerslam pre-show. I mean, why have a three-hour show without any matches? I get that Triple H wants to keep the card small to allow the stories to develop as the day goes on, but come on!
The first match was the Women’s Tag Team match between the Unholy Union (Alba Fire and Isla Dawn) and Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair. Just a reminder: Jade and Bianca never lost their belts because it was a triple-threat match. I’m hoping for a title change, to put the belts back where they belong. I keep hearing rumours about a possible heel turn for Jade, but I hope that doesn’t happen.
The other match is for the Smackdown Tag Titles, now held by #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tomasso Ciampa). They’re facing Bloodline. I don’t want to think that Bloodline will win, but stranger things have happened.
So, CM Punk and Drew McIntyre are kicking off the show. They’re both kinda bad guys now, you know? I get why Punk is pissed at Drew since he hurt him at the Royal Rumble. The writers have done a good job keeping their story going while Punk has been injured. But here’s the twist: Seth Rollins is the special guest ref. I think this match is gonna get ugly, but I don’t think it’ll be over when it’s done. I can see this going all the way to WrestleMania. As for who I want to win, I hope it’s Punk, but I’m not gonna bet my house on it.
So, L.A. Knight is going head to head with Logan Paul for the US title. It’s about time if you ask me. I give Paul props for being pretty good for a newbie, but he’s no WWE Superstar, not even close. (I heard his matches are choreographed since he doesn’t have much experience. They’re trying to keep him safe.) Paul’s been the champ for over 200 days, but he’s only defended the title two or three times if I remember correctly. I thought there was a rule that belts had to be defended at least once a month. If Knight leaves Cleveland without the title, there’s gonna be a riot, I’m telling you. My guess is L.A. Knight will become the new WWE United States Champ.
Next up, we have Sami Zayn taking on Braun Brekker for the Intercontinental Title. Sami’s underdog matches are always some of his best. And Braun’s got some serious strength, just like his dad. But the question is, is it time for Braun to finally get a title? Will Sami get involved in Survivor Series: War Games? I’m on the fence about this match. It will go either way. Sami will keep the belt, or Braun will become the new Champ.
So, the current RAW Men’s champ, Damien Priest, is stepping into the ring to defend his title against the King of the Ring winner, Gunther. Word on the street is that this title will change hands.
Get this, Gunther has taken trash-talking to a whole new level. He once demanded that Damien come out, hand him the title right away, and save everyone the trouble. But Damien, like a true warrior, told the rest of Judgment Day that he was going into battle alone. He’s on a roll to become a Babyface, so this is gonna be a physical showdown between two guys with iron wills.
Personally, I’m hoping Damien wins this war, but I have a gut feeling that Gunther will just become the new champ. It’s gonna be an epic clash for sure!
Hey, everyone! So, Bayley is putting her Smackdown Women’s Title on the line against Nia Jax, who won the Queen of the Ring. And let me tell you, this match is going to be…well, ugly. Like, really ugly. Nia is playing the bad guy so well that she doesn’t even care if she hurts her opponent. (But hey, that’s just my opinion.)
I have a feeling that Tiffany Stratton will show up at ringside or something, maybe even try to cash in her Money in the Bank contract. Personally, I’d like to see Bayley keep the title, but Tiffany is no joke. She totally holds any championship.
But here’s something that no one seems to have thought of: Charlotte Flair. She might make a surprise appearance and shake things up! We’ll have to wait and see!
On the RAW side of things, Rhea Ripley is feuding with Liv Morgan, the current RAW Women’s Champion. Liv injured Rhea a few months back and ended up winning the title and trying to steal Dirty Dom from her. Rhea has since turned face, and this is the match where she finally gets her revenge. But let’s not forget, she’s still got that badass mean streak.
Judgment Day has told Rhea to go it alone, but the real question is how Dirty Dom will factor into all of this. Will he help Rhea lose or help Liv keep the belt? Only time will tell!
Hey, wrestling fans! Get ready for the main event of all main events – Cody Rhodes going head-to-head with Solo Sikoa for that prestigious Undisputed World title. It’s gonna get messy, let me tell you. Solo’s got some serious beef with Cody, who took the title from Roman, and he’s not gonna stop at anything to get it back for the Bloodline. I wouldn’t be surprised if some of those other Bloodline members tried to help Solo out along the way. **JUST ANNOUNCED ON SMACKDOWN — It’s Bloodline Rules for the match tomorrow. This changes everything.
Speaking of help, what about Randy Orton and Kevin Owens? Bloodline took ’em out, as far as we know. The big question is – will they come back to help Cody if he needs it? As of now, I don’t see the title changing hands, but I can totally see the wise man Paul Heyman and Roman making a comeback.
If the rumours are true, Roman needs to show up at SummerSlam, and then again at Survivor Series: War Games in Vancouver on November 30th. Roman’s gonna be in a bad mood after Solo and his crew put their hands on Paul Heyman. In my opinion, Cody keeps the belt, but Roman’s return should steal the show.
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