WrestleMania 36: 5 possible finishes for the SmackDown Women’s Championship match – First victory for top Superstar at the biggest WWE PPV, huge betrayal on the cards?

This will be an interesting match...
This will be an interesting match...

WWE Superstar Bayley has held the SmackDown Women’s Championship since October 2019. Her title reign has seen her turn heel and successfully defend her title against several opponents, making her a dominant Champion in the process. She has done well with the shift in her gimmick and has often relied on heelish tricks to retain her title.

Bayley is now set to defend her title against four other women in a Fatal 5-way Elimination Match at WrestleMania 36. Her opponents include Tamina, Lacey Evans, Naomi, and her best friend, Sasha Banks. Although the stakes are stacked against Bayley, she is one of the two favorites to emerge victorious in this match – the other one is Sasha Banks.

In this article, we will take a look at five possible finishes of the upcoming SmackDown Women’s Championship match scheduled to take place at the ‘Show of Immortals’. So, without further ado, let’s take a look.


#1 Sasha Banks wins the title and is attacked by Bayley

First WrestleMania victory for Sasha Banks?
First WrestleMania victory for Sasha Banks?

Sasha Banks is one of the most talented Superstars in the entire WWE and was one of the pivotal figures in the women’s revolution. During her time in NXT, she was one of the most celebrated Superstars as she attracted a lot of attention towards women’s wrestling – redefining the craft altogether. Banks has not held a WWE title since last year’s WrestleMania when she lost the Tag Team Championship.

It was also that loss following which Banks took a four-month hiatus from the company. She has performed in a match at WrestleMania four times in the past but she has never won at the ‘Grandest Stage of Them All’. However, things could change this year as she has a high chance of winning the SmackDown Women’s Championship in the upcoming match.

WWE can have Lacey Evans eliminate Bayley and end the match with Banks beating the ‘Sassy Southern Belle’. This would get her the title and might irk Bayley enough to attack Banks while the latter is celebrating. This act would be even more convincing if Bayley’s elimination is indirectly caused by Banks. Ultimately, WWE will finally have the chance to book the much-awaited feud between the two best friends.

#2 Sasha betrays Bayley in the match to become the new SmackDown Women’s Champion

The betrayal that we have all been waiting for
The betrayal that we have all been waiting for

Sasha Banks’ return and Bayley’s heel turn were very well planned. And now, the fans are desperate to see these two Superstars tear through each other following a much-anticipated betrayal. The two best friends have stuck together for a long time now but ‘The Boss’ has occasionally shown subtle signs of betrayal.

In the match, Bayley would expect Banks to help her retain the title since they have been bragging about their ‘plans’ all over the social media. Hence, she would be her opportunistic self and will look to capitalize on the moment to win the title, only to be eliminated by Banks. This will allow ‘The Boss’ to become the SmackDown Women’s Champion for the first time which will also make her the second women’s Grand Slam Champion in WWE history, right after Bayley.

This turn of events is bound to kickstart a much-awaited feud between Banks and Bayley which will turn into a match at SummerSlam. Both these Superstars have incredible chemistry and have delivered great matches in the past. Based on their history in NXT, you can expect that their WrestleMania title match will set the tone for their upcoming rivalry which will guarantee an engaging storyline owing to the drama and brutality.

#3 Lacey Evans gets her first title in WWE

The 'Sassy Southern Belle' can pick her first WWE title at WrestleMania
The 'Sassy Southern Belle' can pick her first WWE title at WrestleMania

Lacey Evans quickly rose through the ranks after arriving on the main roster and has challenged both Becky Lynch and Bayley for the RAW Women’s Championship and the SmackDown Women’s Championship respectively. Her feud with Bayley and Sasha Banks also got extremely personal after the Champion and her best friend decided to involve Evans’ daughter in the storylines.

Although Evans has been unsuccessful in her previous attempts at winning the title, things could change this year. She is one of the two babyfaces booked to participate in this match and we might see her briefly aligning herself with Naomi in order to take on Banks, Bayley, and Tamina. She has definitely proved herself worthy of the title shot and is expected to do well as the Champion when she becomes one.

Seeing Evans walk away with the Championship will definitely take the WWE Universe by surprise. It will also allow the creatives to book fresh feuds after she settles her ongoing rivalry with Banks. However, if she doesn’t win the title, she will most like form a tag team with Naomi leaving Bayley and Banks to be engaged in an intense rivalry for the SmackDown gold.

#4 Naomi becomes a third-time Women’s Champion on the blue brand

Can Naomi become 3-time SmackDown Champion?
Can Naomi become 3-time SmackDown Champion?

After a long hiatus from WWE, Naomi returned to the company in January and participated in the Women’s Royal Rumble 2020. Following that, she straight away went for Bayley’s Championship and even challenged her for the title at WWE Super ShowDown.

Unfortunately for her, Naomi was unsuccessful in her attempt to capture the SmackDown Women’s Championship as Bayley became the first female Superstar in WWE to successfully defend her title in Saudi Arabia. Since then, she has been feuding with Bayley on and off and has also been seen forming an alliance with Lacey Evans to take on Bayley and Sasha Banks.

Naomi has had held the Women’s Championship on the Blue brand twice before. She will be motivated to look for her third run with the coveted prize when she will lock horns with four other opponents at the ‘Grandest Stage of Them All’. We might also see her forming a brief alliance with Evans during the match before their self-interest takes precedence.

#5 Bayley retains the SmackDown Women’s Championship

Make way for the Champion!
Make way for the Champion!

Bayley is the longest-reigning SmackDown Women’s Champion (combined) in WWE history as she has held the title for more than 309 days. She has outperformed most of her counterparts in the SmackDown locker room and has established her dominance in the last few months. Ever since her heel turn, Bayley has also resorted to old-school tricks in order to steal a victory.

Therefore, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see Bayley relying on one of those heelish methods yet again to retain her title at WrestleMania. In the Fatal 5-way Elimination match, she can employ her smart techniques near the apron to eliminate her opponents. It will be understandable if Bayley starts getting desperate to retain her title in this fashion since she will have no Champion’s advantage.

Moreover, with her best friend Sasha Banks inside, it is quite possible for Bayley to carry out her villainous intentions with ease. Except for Tamina, Bayley has had a history with all those who are set to challenge her for the title. Hence, any elimination at the hands of the Champion will further leave room for scripting yet another title feud.

Meet the man who called CM Punk the softest man alive HERE