WWE SmackDown Preview: Roman Reigns ignores Brock Lesnar carnage, Survivor Series feuds to steal attention (29th October 2021)

We are all set for this week’s episode of WWE SmackDown. While the Blue brand will look to book blockbuster title feuds on the show, the writers are expected to prioritize Survivor Series from tonight until the pay-per-view. We might also see the biggest champions from RAW make a surprise appearance on the show.

Here, we look at things that could unfold on WWE SmackDown this week. So, without further ado, let’s begin.

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#6 Roman Reigns looks beyond Brock Lesnar on WWE SmackDown

Roman Reigns did not have the best of times on WWE SmackDown last week. He tried to provoke Brock Lesnar, but that didn’t turn out too well for The Tribal Chief. The Beast Incarnate launched a vicious attack on the Universal Champion and half the roster, resulting in his indefinite suspension. While he will now stay away from television, Reigns will look to move on from the beatdown for a while.

Roman Reigns will represent the Friday night show at Survivor Series and is expected to engage in a feud with Big E. The latter will most likely be Reigns’ next opponent unless he loses the WWE Championship before the battle between the two main roster brands.

Will the RAW Superstar make a surprise appearance on WWE SmackDown tonight to confront Roman Reigns? This will allow the creative team to set the tone for Survivor Series and lay the foundation for the main event.

Fans have been excited to see a match between the two superstars for a long time. Tonight, we might finally see them involved in a much-awaited brawl.

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#5 The Bloodline’s title feuds on WWE SmackDown before Survivor Series

While Roman Reigns is busy setting up his feud with the WWE Champion, the writers will have enough time to build a credible challenger for the Universal Champion. Many big names, including Sheamus, Drew McIntyre, Jeff Hardy, and others, could make for great title contenders on WWE SmackDown.

They can also a book a big match between multiple superstars to determine Reigns' next contender, just like the ladder match on RAW earlier this week.

The Usos are also expected to engage in a vicious title feud with The New Day. Both teams are bound to deliver an instant classic owing to their envious history in the promotion. The title rivalry will once again allow writers to push more superstars in the Blue brand's tag team division. For now, The Bloodline will look to extend their domination over RAW.

Just like Roman Reigns vs. Big E, a potential match between The Usos and RK-Bro is undoubtedly going to create a lot of excitement ahead of Survivor Series. Hopefully, the WWE SmackDown’s dominant stable will meet equally good opponents in the reigning champions of RAW. It will be exciting to see what’s in store for The Bloodline in the coming weeks.

#4 Sasha Banks challenges Charlotte Flair for the WWE SmackDown Women’s Championship

The last week’s episode of WWE SmackDown came to an interesting end when Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch were involved in an uncomfortable title exchange. It was reported that both superstars were also involved in an altercation backstage, leading to real-life heat between the two women’s champions.

The on-screen situation only diffused after Sasha Banks walked out and all eyes turned towards The Boss.

Banks made it clear that she has her sights on Flair’s SmackDown Women’s Championship. Both superstars are likely to exchange in a title feud soon that might end with the championship ultimately changing hands. Will Banks make an official challenge on the show tonight?

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#3 King Woods’ first opponent on WWE SmackDown

Last week’s episode of WWE SmackDown marked the beginning of King Woods’ reign on the Blue brand. He assured us that everyone would have the opportunity to face him, and we might soon come across his next rival on the show. As King of the Ring, he is expected to be involved in a singles feud while simultaneously competing in the tag team division alongside Kofi Kingston.

It is unlikely for Woods to lose his crown just yet, and thus we might not see him put his prized possession on the line against his first rival. Moreover, he will look to restore the credibility associated with the King of the Ring label after Happy Corbin and Shinsuke Nakamura’s largely uneventful reigns on the show.

#2 Shinsuke Nakamura and Happy Corbin to engage in a championship rivalry on WWE SmackDown?

Shinsuke Nakamura lost against Happy Corbin last week on WWE SmackDown. Although the latter did not get a clean victory, he is bound to claim a potential shot at Nakamura’s Intercontinental Championship. Will we see the two superstars involved in a feud once again on the Blue brand? Nakamura has an ally in Rick Boogs, while Corbin has found a friend in Madcap Moss.

WWE SmackDown can book a storyline involving all four superstars, allowing Boogs and Moss to compete in more matches. Nakamura isn’t expected to drop his title to Corbin, but it can’t be denied that The King of Strong Style desperately needs to be part of better storylines on the show.

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#1 New talents take over WWE SmackDown

WWE SmackDown has a stacked roster following this year’s Draft. The Blue brand has delivered epic shows over the last few months and will look to maintain that standard as we move forward. The creative team could look at their options to build more superstars on the show and push them further up the roster.

From Toni Storm to Xia Li and Hit Row to Mansoor, the brand has a rich pool of talent at its disposal. The new era of the Friday night show should see the writers invest more trust in upcoming talents and allow them to get over with the WWE Universe.