3 fascinating things we could see on SmackDown Live this week: A dream feud, new tag team challengers - July 30th, 2019

While RAW Reunion was an excellent episode, SmackDown Live was not too far behind last week. The blue brand offered an exciting episode and it will be aiming to continue the good run. Since we are just two weeks away from SummerSlam, some major announcements could be made this week.

Charlotte Flair suffered a shocking loss against Ember Moon last week when Bayley distracted the Queen while Intercontinental Champion Nakamura defeated Apollo Crews. In addition to that, three new matches were confirmed for SummerSlam last week. WWE Champion Kofi Kingston chose to face Randy Orton at the 'Biggest Party of the Summer', while Shane McMahon accepted Kevin Owens' challenge. Additionally, Bray Wyatt is all set to face Finn Balor and the two men will lock horns at SummerSlam.

The upcoming SmackDown Live will be held at the FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tennessee. Trish Stratus will be the special guest of the blue brand this week. The line-up of the show also includes Drew McIntyre and Elias taking on the New Day in a non-title tag team match this week.

Here we discuss three astonishing things we could see on SmackDown Live this week.

#3. Aleister Black challenges Daniel Bryan for a match at SummerSlam

Aleister Black too on Cesaro at Extreme Rules and produced an impressive bout. Before Extreme Rules, Black's character had a great build-up as he delivered a host of awe-inspiring promos. The two men also fought on SmackDown Live two weeks ago and it seems unlikely that they will renew the rivalry.

Daniel Bryan, on the other hand, was announced to make a career-altering announcement after losing the SmackDown Tag Team Titles, however, he hasn't done it yet. Considering Bryan is a titanic name, WWE might book him for a match at SummerSlam.

Since Black is searching for an opponent at the second biggest PPV in the WWE, he could call out Daniel Bryan. Both the Superstars are dexterous in the ring and they could tear the house down at SummerSlam. Moreover, a feud with Daniel Bryan could elevate the stature of Aleister Black, who is aiming to make his mark on the blue side of things.

#2. Elias and Drew McIntyre demand a title shot after beating the New Day

Set for Tuesday

The tag team division of SmackDown Live has been in serious jeopardy after the Superstar Shake-Up. Xavier Woods and Big E won the SmackDown Tag Team Titles at Extreme Rules after they dethroned Erick Rowan and Daniel Bryan. Apart from Heavy Machinery and Erick Rowan & Daniel Bryan, the SmackDown is short on credible challengers.

The team of Drew McIntyre and Elias will take on the current champions on SmackDown Live this week. While Shane McMahon will face Kevin Owens at SummerSlam, Elias and McIntyre are without opponents for the big event, thus, WWE can bolster the tag division by giving McIntyre and Elias a tag team titles shot.

It will not be surprising if McIntyre & Elias defeat Big E & Xavier Woods on this week's SmackDown. Following a victory over the SmackDown Tag Team Champions, Elias and McIntyre could become the next challengers for the twin belts at SummerSlam. It's a sensible booking decision.

#1. Charlotte Flair viciously attacks Trish Stratus

After a short hiatus, Charlotte Flair made her return to WWE programming after Extreme Rules. The Queen skipped Stomping Grounds and Extreme Rules but she is expected to be part of the SummerSlam PPV on August 11th.

When Charlotte faced Ember Moon on SmackDown last week, a large number of fans speculated that the former could become a part of the SmackDown Women's Championship match after defeating Moon, however, that didn't happen. Charlotte lost to Ember Moon in an incredibly short match.

In a backstage interview last week, Flair demanded a big-name opponent for herself at SummerSlam. Considering that WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus will be the special guest on SmackDown, we are surely in for a twist. Without a shadow of a doubt, Trish Stratus is one gigantic name of the women's division and a dream rivalry between Charlotte and Trish should ideally begin this week.

It will not be surprising if Charlotte decimates Trish on SmackDown Live this week. Judging by Trish's last match at Evolution, she is still competent enough to deliver an excellent match and the seven-time Women's Champion going go toe-to-toe with the Queen is the perfect fit for a SummerSlam card.