Bianca Belair is about to get the opportunity she’s been stumping for ever since losing her championship tonight on WWE SmackDown from Raleigh — but that doesn’t mean it’s going to go the way she hoped.
One issue is that she imply might not beat Asuka, who has the WWE Women’s Championship and isn’t going to let it go easily. The Empress of Tomorrow has proven as crafty as ever during her current title run, mixing in-ring prowess with mind games.
But on top of that, there are others swirling around the title situation as well, and they might not sit back and just let Asuka and Belair find out who’s the better wrestler. One is IYO SKY, who is a threat to cash in her Money in the Bank contract at any time.
The other is Charlotte Flair, who’s made it known she has no intention of waiting in line for a championship opportunity. It feels like we’re headed toward a triple threat match at SummerSlam, and tonight’s SmackDown may clear things up on that front.
Also, what would a SmackDown be at the moment without the latest in the ongoing saga of the Bloodline? Jey Uso didn’t take kindly to seeing brother Jimmy take an ambulance ride last week, returning with a steel chair and taking his anger out on Solo Sikoa.
(Who, yes, is also his brother, but hey.)
There are almost certain to be repercussions coming Jey’s way, but what they might be, only the Tribal Chief knows for sure. We’ll see what Roman Reigns has in mind for his former right hand man tonight.
As always, the action kicks off at 8 p.m. ET on Fox. Tune in then or join us here at Wrestling Junkie for live SmackDown updates from Raleigh as it sounds like a fun show.