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Welcome to another edition of the top SmackDown rumors that could have a major impact on the blue brand. This week was another good episode of SmackDown, and the build towards MITB continues to become more and more interesting.
Kevin Owens beat Sami Zayn to earn his spot in the men's MITB match. We will take a look at what could happen in the match and a top star's claim that he will win it. This article will also take a look at a big program being planned for Roman Reigns after SummerSlam.
So without further ado, let us dive in and take a look at some big rumors from the world of SmackDown:
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#5 SmackDown Superstar Roman Reigns got plans for Nia Jax and Lana nixed
Speaking on Talk is Jericho, recently released superstar Lana talked about how a major spot involving her got nixed at Survivor Series because of SmackDown's Roman Reigns. She revealed the original plan was for her and Nia Jax to be involved in a table spot at Survivor Series.
However, Roman Reigns and Drew McIntyre had planned a similar spot on the same card and The Tribal Chief did not want his thunder stolen. So Reigns and argued backstage over who would get to keep the table spot, with Reigns getting his way in the end:
''Bayley was supposed to get involved and cheat, so I prove myself and I win. We were all so excited about it. I was excited I was gonna get to wrestle, you know. So then, there was the whole Samoan rivalry that happened, so the whole table spot got taken out," Lana explained.
Lana talked about how she was stuck in the middle of the Samoan family drama between Roman Reigns and his cousin Nia Jax.
Do you think Roman Reigns should have let Nia Jax and Lana have the spot at Survivor Series 2020? Let us know in the comments section.
#4 Baron Corbin to get a new name on SmackDown?
SmackDown Superstar Baron Corbin has been going through a tough time since he lost his King of the Ring crown to Shinsuke Nakamura a few weeks back. The former US Champion has been dejected and sad ever since.
Corbin has been a heel ever since he made his main roster debut in WWE. However, it looks like WWE is planning a face turn for him. As per Heel By Nature, WWE has filed for trademarks of names - Happy Corbin, Nikki A.S.H and World Class Championship Wrestling.
By the looks of it, Corbin's days as a sad and dejected member of the SmackDown roster will end soon if 'Happy Corbin' is to become his new gimmick name.
#3 SmackDown's Kevin Owens to win Money in the Bank?
SmackDown Superstar Kevin Owens claimed on Talking Smack that he will win this year's Money in the Bank ladder match. He also sent out an open threat to Roman Reigns, saying that he will be coming after his Universal Championship after he wins the briefcase.
Owens said that he had called Paul Heyman to tell him that he would fulfill the promise he made a few weeks back on Talking Smack. Owens had told Heyman that he would win the MITB and take on Roman Reigns:
''But I still just need you to know. I'm going to win that Money in the Bank contract. I'm one step closer. So make sure Roman Reigns knows. Once I get that contract, I am coming for him. And there's not a god***n thing he can do about it," said Kevin Owens.
Owens and Reigns had multiple battles last year for the Universal Championship but 'The Prizefighter' always came up short against 'The Tribal Chief'.
#2 Plans for Seth Rollins vs Roman Reigns on SmackDown
Dave Meltzer of The Observer has said that former teammates Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns will go at it on SmackDown. He said that once Reigns' rumored program against John Cena finishes at SummerSlam, The Tribal Chief will move his attention towards Seth Rollins.
Seth Rollins is rumored to be facing Edge at SummerSlam this year. While Roman Reigns will be taking on Edge at MITB this month, it is likely that the match is a set-up for Rollins to interfere and start his program with Edge.
Rollins had demanded a match against Roman Reigns on SmackDown, but the opportunity was given to Edge instead, which understandably upset 'The Messiah of SmackDown'.
#1 Baron Corbin is beloved backstage on SmackDown
Baron Corbin may have portrayed a 'bad guy' on screen for a long time, but the SmackDown superstar is immensely popular backstage. Andrew Zarian revealed on "We're Live Pal!" that he is considered one of the most pleasant people backstage and the writers love working with him:
"Baron Corbin is beloved in that company. Maybe not by the fans, but I can tell you from a former writer one time told me that he is one of the most pleasant people to work with because he will not be combative, and he works with you on stuff,'' said Zarian.
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