It’s almost time for WWE SmackDown!
Tonight’s episode goes down at Albany’s MVP Arena in New York. It will see the aftermath from WWE King and Queen of the Ring Premium Live Event.
That being said, let’s dive into the preview and predictions for Friday Night SmackDown.
Bayley and Piper Niven continue their feud on WWE SmackDown
Bayley has found herself at a crossroads as of late. The WWE Women’s Champion defeated Chelsea Green in singles action last week on SmackDown. She would be destroyed by Piper Niven in a post-match assault.
Bayley versus Piper Niven seems to be the direction. The former NXT UK star has already teased a match against the Role Model at the upcoming Clash at the Castle PLE. It remains to be seen how Triple H books the feud on WWE SmackDown tonight.
Nia Jax’s Queen of the Ring coronation ceremony
Celebrations are in store for Queen Nia Jax. The Irresistible Force defeated RAW’s Lyra Valkyria in the Queen of the Ring tournament final this past Saturday in Saudi Arabia. Nia has promised to become the new WWE Women’s Champion at SummerSlam 2024.
The Queen will be on WWE SmackDown tonight for her coronation ceremony. Will the inevitable confrontation between Nia and Bayley unfold this week on the blue brand? We will find out tonight.
Cody Rhodes to appear on WWE SmackDown
Cody Rhodes retained his Undisputed WWE Championship against Logan Paul at WWE King and Queen of the Ring. Both men went back and forth in a great match. Fans can check out our review of the match, as well as the PLE, here.
The American Nightmare returns to the blue brand just a week after emerging victorious in Saudi Arabia. Will we see a new opponent emerge to challenge the champion? Who will it be if so? Find out tonight on WWE SmackDown.
New challengers step up to Women’s Tag Team Champions
Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair stood tall at WWE King and Queen of the Ring kickoff show. The pair retained their WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship against Candice LeRae and Indi Hartwell.
The champions could come across their next challengers on WWE SmackDown tonight. For those unaware, Zoey Stark and Shayna Baszler won a tag team title number one contender’s match on WWE RAW to earn a shot at Jade and Bianca.
Wrestlezone will have full coverage of WWE SmackDown as it airs.
