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The Big Dog skipped SmackDown Live last week

3 Things WWE could be planning on SmackDown Live this week (18 June 2019)

Stomping Grounds is less than one week away and the anticipation will be high for SmackDown Live this week. Following an ordinary episode of the blue brand last week, the company will be aiming to deliver a better show this week.

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Some big names were missing from the blue brand last week. Bayley, who got pinned on RAW last week, got back on track after pinning Nikki Cross on SmackDown Live. Heavy Machinery squashed two local competitors, while Sonya Deville defeated Carmella.

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The Miz was humiliated last week when Shane McMahon forced him to compete in an Elimination match. The A-Lister pinned Elias but he was pinned by McIntyre. Subsequently, Shane decimated him. The New Day fought the team of Dolph Ziggler, Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens in a Six-Man Tag Team match.

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The next SmackDown Live will be held at the Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, California. Dolph Ziggler will square off with Xavier Woods, while Alexa Bliss will host an episode of 'A Moment of Bliss' with her Stomping Grounds opponent Bayley. We are expected to see an action-packed episode of the blue brand this week.

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Here we discuss three things WWE could be planning on SmackDown Live this week.

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#3 Nikki Cross and Alexa Bliss might assault Bayley

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Two weeks ago, Alexa Bliss was an entrant on SmackDown Live through Wild Card Rule, and she hosted a special episode of 'A Moment of Bliss'. The segment led to a triple threat match to become the number one contender of SmackDown Women's Championship. Alexa Bliss earned the right to face Bayley by winning the triple threat match.

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Bayley has a poor record against the Goddess as the former hasn't beaten the latter in pay-per-view matches. Given the track record, Bliss will be favourite in this bout.

Bliss will host another episode of 'A Moment of Bliss' on SmackDown Live this week. Since Bayley will be the guest of the talk show, it is not likely to end well. Furthermore, Bliss's new friend Nikki Cross lost to the Hugger last week, and the former will leave no stone unturned to seek revenge this week. Having the advantage of a numbers game, Bliss and Cross might dismantle Bayley this week.

#2 Aleister Black could get a match at Stomping Grounds

Aleister Black, who made his main roster debut earlier this year, has been cutting stupendous segments every week. While Bray Wyatt has been delivering impressive promos on RAW, Black has been doing the same on SmackDown Live. The fans are eagerly waiting to see the return Black in the squared circle.

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The Dutch Destroyer is known for his dark persona. Earlier, Black teamed up with Ricochet to form a new tag team. Apart from his tenure in NXT, we saw the dexterity of Black when he formed the tag team. Considering Black's recent promos, WWE might have big plans for the former NXT Champion.

Black urged someone to pick a fight with him last week. Moreover, he opened a door for his next opponent. A Superstar could pick a fight with Black and he might answer him through the door this week. Randy Orton is searching for his next opponent; on the other hand, the former Cruiserweight Champion Buddy Murphy is also looking for a new feud.

Either of the two Superstars could be an ideal choice to begin a rivalry with Black, and it will not be surprising if the Dutch Destroyer gets a match at Stomping Grounds.

#1 The match between Roman Reigns and Drew McIntyre might carry a stipulation

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It should be money

Roman Reigns and Drew McIntyre will lock horns at Stomping Grounds. The match was announced before Super ShowDown, and it will be the rematch of WrestleMania. Following a shocking loss at Super ShowDown, the Big Dog will be eager to pick up a victory. McIntyre, on the other hand, will be aiming to avenge his WrestleMania loss.

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Reigns, who skipped RAW and SmackDown Live last week, is expected to return this week. Considering McIntyre helped Shane pin Reigns in Saudi Arabia, the Big Dog will be cautious.

We already saw a regular match between McIntyre and Reigns at the Show of Shows and their next bout could become interesting if it gets a new stipulation. Judging by their proficiency in the squared circle, their last bout didn't live up to the hype. Hence, the two men will be aiming to deliver a better match at Stomping Grounds. It will not be surprising if the match becomes a Lumberjack match which could prevent interference of Shane McMahon.

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Gabby Duran
 
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