6 Things WWE subtly told us on SmackDown: Champion set for major heel turn, Unexpected star to lead battle against RETRIBUTION? (July 14th, 2020)

#3 The summer of Asuka spills on to SmackDown?

Fear and loathing.

There was a triple brand battle royal on SmackDown this week to determine Bayley's SummerSlam SmackDown Women's title challenger. As expected, we had women from RAW, SmackDown, and NXT, but it was a surprising name who emerged victoriously.

.@WWEAsuka has done it!! The #EmpressOfTomorrow will challenge BOTH @itsBayleyWWE AND @SashaBanksWWE at #SummerSlam! #SmackDown #WomensBattleRoyal pic.twitter.com/FgXj3Y2OmG

— WWE (@WWE) August 15, 2020

Former RAW and SmackDown Women's Champion Asuka made her presence known on the Blue brand and lasted till the end to secure a title shot against Bayley. That's right - Asuka will now have to face both Bayley and Sasha Banks at SummerSlam 2020.

Need 2 titles 😡

— ASUKA / 明日華 (@WWEAsuka) August 15, 2020

This is going to be an interesting one to see. When Becky Lynch left for a long hiatus, we never expected Asuka to be this heavily-featured - let alone on both shows. However, Asuka vs The Golden Role Models is the central feud of the WWE Women's division on RAW and SmackDown and SummerSlam is going to be a busy night for The Empress Of Tomorrow. Will Asuka walk out with two Championships as well? Will we start to witness the summer of Asuka?