WWE SmackDown Preview: New era after Crown Jewel 2021, Roman Reigns meets next opponent? (22nd October 2021)

#2 Becky Lynch continues her dominance on WWE SmackDown

Becky Lynch successfully defended her WWE SmackDown Women’s Championship against Bianca Belair and Sasha Banks. The Man still holds the coveted prize from the Blue brand despite being drafted to RAW. It was a surprising decision, but the case is the same as Charlotte Flair, the reigning RAW Women’s Champion, is now a SmackDown Superstar.

This could have been a ploy to ensure Lynch and Flair’s continued appearances on both main roster brands. It seems like a necessary step when you consider the weakened women’s division and the dire need to build up more talents. For now, the two superstars are expected to dominate the title picture in addition to their feuds with Bianca Belair and Sasha Banks, respectively.

This also sets the stage perfectly for an epic Survivor Series feud. Is it possible that Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair will put their WWE SmackDown and RAW Women’s Championships on the line in a “Winner Takes All” match? It would undoubtedly raise the stakes in the traditional champion vs. champion bout synonymous with the pay-per-view.

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#1 What’s next for the Intercontinental Champion on WWE SmackDown?

Shinsuke Nakamura has enjoyed a relatively comfortable Intercontinental Championship reign so far. His only memorable defense was against Apollo Crews, who himself spent way too much time involved with the gold. The title is now in desperate need of new challengers, and so is Nakamura.

He is a good babyface and has formed an entertaining alliance with Rick Boogs. Both superstars can deliver engaging feuds on WWE SmackDown that would also help draw more attention towards other superstars on the show. It will be interesting to see what’s in store for Nakamura ahead of Survivor Series when he might face United States Champion Damian Priest.