The last episode of SmackDown received mixed positive feedbacks from WWE fans and critics. The highlight of the show was the contract signing between Universal Champion Roman Reigns and WWE Champion Brock Lesnar for the Winner Takes All Title Unification match at WrestleMania 38. WWE also laid down the some hints for a potential WrestleMania match for the Intercontinental Championship between Sami Zayn and Johnny Knoxville.Furthermore, Xia Li made an amazing in-ring debut against Natalya. New Day and Los Lotharios put on a spectacular performance in a tag team matchup last week on SmackDown.
Here’s a list of three things that could happen on the upcoming episode of SmackDown:
#3. Charlotte Flair charges Ronda Rousey in her match against Sonya Deville
Charlotte will protect her SmackDown Women’s Championship against Rousey at WrestleMania 38. Therefore, potential interference from Charlotte will generate heat and much-needed buzz around the feud.
#2. WWE officially announces Sami Zayn vs. Johnny Knoxville for WrestleMania 38
There’s no doubt that WWE has laid down the hints for a potential WrestleMania match between the two, and creative could officially book the same on the upcoming episode of SmackDown. Sami will defend his Intercontinental title against Ricochet on the coming episode of SmackDown. While the Intercontinental championship changing hands is a distant possibility, WWE could have Knoxville attack Sami after the match. This will lead WWE to declare a highly speculated bout between Knoxville and Zayn for the Intercontinental Championship.
#1. The Bloodline sends a message to the WWE Champion Brock Lesnar
Given WWE has been building Lesnar as a force which is unstoppable ,Roman Reigns, with The Usos, could tame The Beast this week on SmackDown to send a strong message to the entire WWE Universe.Attacking Brock will help Roman generate heat, looking strong against The Beast. Moreover, it’ll be best for business as it’s bound to attract a lot of attention.
