WWE SmackDown before Extreme Rules Preview: Unexpected attack on Roman Reigns, major change in upcoming title match (24th September 2021)

#1 Rhea Ripley and Nikki A.S.H. make their presence known on WWE SmackDown

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This week’s WWE SmackDown could see the newly crowned Women’s Tag Team Champions Rhea Ripley and Nikki A.S.H. make a surprise appearance. Ripley and Nikki formed an alliance after they both exited the RAW Women’s Championship picture. They eventually challenged Natalya and Tamina for the tag team championships in a successful attempt on Monday night.

All four superstars delivered a good match, and both teams did well in keeping the crowd engaged throughout their battle. Their bout ended with the title changing hands, and the crowd loved the decision Ripley and Nikki picked up a convincing victory. They could now look to make a statement on WWE SmackDown later tonight. But the question remains, who will stand up to them?

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Shotzi and Nox made an impressive debut on the Blue brand when they defeated former women’s tag team champions Natalya and Tamina in a non-title match. They could make for interesting challengers against the reigning champions. Can we see both the tag teams involved in a confrontation this week?

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When it comes to pro wrestling, Shruti does not particularly remember the first match she watched. However, she recalls accompanying her brother and getting hooked when she saw The Undertaker – a fascinating wrestler that she, like thousands of others, believed in.
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