WWE SmackDown Preview: Brock Lesnar destroys Roman Reigns, Becky Lynch officially turns heel (August 27th, 2021)

#4 Becky Lynch turns heel on WWE SmackDown

I’m back. pic.twitter.com/dlKraRFC2p

— The Man (@BeckyLynchWWE) August 22, 2021

At SummerSlam 2021, the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship changed hands in controversial fashion. Bianca Belair was initially expected to defend her gold against Sasha Banks. However, The Legit Boss couldn't make it to the pay-per-view because of undisclosed reasons.

She was replaced by Carmella in the title match, but there was a big surprise in store. After weeks of speculation, Becky Lynch made a massive return at SummerSlam and challenged Belair for the SmackDown Women's Championship. The Man squashed Belair in under 30 seconds to win the title, and fans were utterly shocked by how the former champion was booked.

They Kofi’ed Bianca Belair. I am so pissed 😭 #BeckyLynch #WWE #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/CG3IzDygu3

— Vindictive (@WhoisVindictive) August 22, 2021

After the pay-per-view, Belair stated that she wasn't prepared for Lynch, but that won't be the case the next time they meet. She could challenge Becky Lynch in a title rematch on WWE SmackDown.

The latter's win fetched much heat amidst the viewers, and The Man has reportedly asked for a heel turn. So it was possible to see her confirm the change in her persona on the Blue brand tonight when she kickstarts a brutal feud with Bianca Belair.