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We are all set for the last episode of WWE SmackDown before WrestleMania 37. Several engaging storylines have dominated the Blue brand over the previous few weeks. Tonight will be the final chance for some of the top superstars to have their say before their big matches this weekend.
In addition to that, the show could confirm a few last-minute changes to the WrestleMania match card. We could also see the crowning of two new champions on SmackDown this week. Everything that transpires on the Blue brand tonight could have a significant impact at the upcoming pay-per-view. All the possibilities mentioned above will undoubtedly account for a must-watch show.
In this article, we will take a look at things that can unfold on SmackDown’s go-home show before WrestleMania.
#1 Roman Reigns has the last laugh on WWE SmackDown before WrestleMania
Roman Reigns is headed to WrestleMania 37 for one of the biggest matches of his career. The Universal Champion will put his title on the line in a triple-threat match against Daniel Bryan and Edge. However, The Tribal Chief will look to send a message about his dominance by manhandling both Daniel Bryan and Edge on WWE SmackDown this week.
We have seen all three superstars engage in brutal confrontations in the past. Two weeks ago, Edge attacked both Bryan and Reigns with a steel chair. The Rated-R Superstar didn’t even shy away from victimizing Jey Uso. On the following episode of SmackDown, Daniel Bryan had the last laugh after attacking both Reigns and Edge.
The Universal Champion got away with the least punishment in both these SmackDown segments. However, it still managed to irk The Tribal Chief, who likes to remain in control of the situation all the time. Thus, he will look to settle the score with both his challengers on the last episode of SmackDown before WrestleMania 37.
Roman Reigns will most likely look to brutalize Edge and Bryan in order to derail their momentum ahead of WrestleMania. He will turn to Jey Uso for assistance on SmackDown, and the latter is in desperate need to redeem himself in the eyes of his Tribal Chief. Reigns and Heyman also have a history of bending the rules to gain an unethical advantage in title matches. The duo might try to add a sneaky stipulation to the title match.
This is one of the most well-balanced feuds that we have seen on SmackDown for a while. All three superstars have an equally compelling reason to win the world title at WrestleMania. It is evident that this match will be monumental for Reigns’ current run as a heel. Hence, he will leave no stone unturned in gaining a big advantage ahead of his title match at the upcoming pay-per-view.
#2 WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships to be defended in a Fatal Four-Way match
As confirmed by WWE, the SmackDown Tag Team Champions will put their titles on the line in a Fatal Four-Way match. Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode have a huge challenge ahead of them, as they will look to defend their gold against The Street Profits, Rey and Dominik Mysterio, and The Alpha Academy. This match could end in a major title change right before WrestleMania.
All three teams that will challenge Ziggler and Roode for the tag team championships have enjoyed a decent run on SmackDown over the last few weeks. Dominik and Rey Mysterio worked incredibly well as a tag team, creating a great spectacle. Otis and Chad Gable have also stepped up their game since their heel turn. Gable is more comfortable on the mic, while Otis has unleashed a more brutal side of himself inside the ring.
Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford are as entertaining as ever and look adamant about reclaiming the SmackDown tag team titles. No specific tag team has enough momentum on its side to emerge as a top favorite to win the title match tonight. Thus, the match has the potential to turn in any direction tonight. While Ziggler and Roode will undoubtedly work hard to retain their championships, it won’t be an easy task as they have three teams awaiting them in a title match.
#3 SmackDown to feature the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal on the go-home show before WrestleMania
The final episode of SmackDown before WrestleMania 37 will host the annual WWE Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal. The prestigious tournament usually happens at WrestleMania, but WWE decided to move it to the Blue brand this year. WWE official Adam Pearce also announced the names of twenty-two superstars who will compete in the Battle Royal.
Several RAW and SmackDown Superstars, including Cedric Alexander, Jey Uso, Ricochet, and Murphy, will compete in the tournament. According to WWE, the Battle Royal is a free-for-all. Thus, there’s a chance that we will see someone like Aleister Black make a return for the match. The Battle Royal will start with all the superstars inside the ring.
The competitors will then have to eliminate others over the top rope until the last man is left standing inside the ring. This could be a good opportunity for underused WWE Superstars to showcase their potential on SmackDown. It will be interesting to see who will emerge victorious and how it will impact their run in WWE.
#4 Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn to involve in a brawl on SmackDown
Sami Zayn’s recent run on SmackDown brought him face to face with an old friend, Kevin Owens. Zayn insisted that he is a victim of backstage conspiracies, and KO was not convinced. This marked the beginning of their feud, which led to a match being booked between them at WrestleMania. Last week, Zayn invited Logan Paul as his guest for the premiere of his documentary’s trailer.
The popular YouTuber will be present during the match between Zayn and Owens at WrestleMania. However, the latter has made it extremely clear that internet celebrities do not bother him. Instead, Owens is determined to bring Zayn back into reality by legitimately brutalizing him until he gives up his obsession with ‘conspiracy theories'. Zayn will once again try to get KO on his side, but the latter is expected to hit back with a befitting response on SmackDown.
It’s no secret that Zayn and Owens work wonders together every time they share the ring. They are bound to deliver an entertaining feud and top it off with a memorable match. Zayn is finally involved in a good storyline, something that he has deserved for a long time. The narrative has a lot of potential, and the creative should continue this feud even after WrestleMania.
#5 Sasha Banks takes a shot at Bianca Belair ahead of SmackDown Women’s Championship match WrestleMania
Bianca Belair is set to challenge Sasha Banks for the SmackDown Women’s Championship at WrestleMania 37. The winner of Women’s Royal Rumble 2021 has emerged as a top superstar on the Blue brand and humbled several big names in the process. After winning a title opportunity, Belair decided to turn her attention towards the SmackDown Women’s Championship.
Both Belair and Banks worked together until recently, when the champion’s arrogance started to cause friction between them. The mutual respect between the two superstars quickly turned into mutual hate, especially after the duo couldn’t beat Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler for the women’s tag team titles at Fastlane. This also marked Banks’ heel turn, and the two started getting involved in multiple altercations on SmackDown.
Both Belair and Banks are extremely talented superstars who are bound to deliver a memorable match at the upcoming pay-per-view. However, the build-up to their ongoing feud isn’t as intense as one would have expected. Thus, the creative might use the final episode of SmackDown before WrestleMania to add more to this storyline and the two characters ahead of a plausible title change.
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