3 Things WWE secretly told us on the SmackDown Live before Stomping Grounds

The stakes were high for SmackDown Live this week as we are just five days away from Stomping Grounds. Following an great episode of RAW, the blue brand also delivered a good episode. We saw some decent matches with remarkable segments.

The Universal Champion Seth Rollins was the notable Wild Card entrant on SmackDown Live this week. The Beastslayer teamed up with WWE Champion Kofi Kingston to beat Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens. Things got heated between Alexa Bliss and Bayley during 'A Moment of Bliss' as the former stood tall with the help of Nikki Cross.

Dolph Ziggler pinned Xavier Woods in a singles bout. The Miz got humiliated twice in two weeks. The A-Lister teamed up with R-Truth to take on Elias and Drew McIntyre. Heavy Machinery faced the B-Team, while Andrade assaulted Apollo Crews in the backstage area. Moreover, Drake Maverick won the 24/7 Title from R-Truth.

It was an exciting episode before Stomping Grounds. Here we discuss three things WWE secretly told us SmackDown Live this week.

#3 R-Truth could regain the 24/7 Title at Drake Maverick's wedding

Since introducing the 24/7 Title last month, it has garnered the attention of the WWE Universe. The belt can be defended 24 hours, as we have been seeing it in the last few weeks. We saw three champions on its first night.

R-Truth has been the holder of the belt for a long time, however, the belt changed hands a couple of times. He lost the title on blue brand this week when Drake Maverick pinned him and escaped with the title.

While leaving in the car, Drake mentioned that he will be champion when he will get married. Considering Drake's wedding is set to take place soon, we might see a twist. R-Truth might crash the wedding and pin Drake to become a six-time 24/7 Champion. Earlier, the belt changed hands in an airplane when R-Truth regained the belt from Jinder Mahal. Therefore, a title change at Drake Maverick's wedding cannot be ruled out.

#2 Nikki Cross could help Alexa Bliss to beat Bayley

In the latest WWE NEWS, Alexa Bliss is set to face Bayley for the most coveted women's prize of the blue brand. The Goddess won the right to face the Hugger when the former won a triple threat match two weeks ago. Bliss is a two-time SmackDown Women's Champion and she will be aiming to grab the blue belt for the third time in her career.

Bliss, who has Nikki Cross as back-up, will have an upper hand at Stomping Grounds. Cross and Bliss competed for the Women's Tag Team Titles on RAW, where Bayley created a distraction and Cross got pinned. Similarly, the heat continued on the blue brand this week.

While Bayley tried to convince Cross that Bliss could betray her, the Goddess delivered a fierce promo. Bayley attacked Bliss but Cross came to rescue and the two women took down Bayley.

Judging by the scenario this week, it is clear that Nikki Cross will play a pivotal role at Stomping Grounds. Bayley's distraction cost Cross the Women's Tag Team Title, hence, Cross could do the same at Stomping Grounds. It will not be surprising if Bliss becomes a six-time Women's Champion with the help of Nikki Cross.

#1 The Miz could be the back-up for Roman Reigns at Stomping Grounds

The Miz got assaulted by Shane McMahon and Drew McIntyre McMahon on SmackDown Live. After skipping RAW and SmackDown Live last week, the Big Dog showed up on the red brand this week. However, he didn't appear on the blue brand, which is his own show. Drew McIntyre sent a message to Roman Reigns by delivering a couple of Claymore Kicks to the A-Lister.

McIntyre will lock horns with Reigns at Stomping Grounds. It will be the rematch of WrestleMania, where the Big Dog overcame the Scottish Psychopath. While McIntyre will be eyeing to redeem himself after his previous loss, Reigns will be aiming to get back on track after a shocking loss at Super ShowDown.

It is no secret that McIntyre's interference cost Reigns the match against Shane McMahon at Super ShowDown, so, the former Universal Champion will be cautious at Stomping Grounds. Considering Shane will be the back-up of McIntyre at Stomping Grounds, Reigns might bring his own back-up. Judging by the involvement of the Miz in this storyline, he could be at ringside to prevent interference of Shane at Stomping Grounds.