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WWE SmackDown has an exciting show lined up for the fans this week. The Blue brand will witness Roman Reigns’ response to the changes made in his Universal Championship match at WrestleMania 37. Several other ongoing storylines will pick up the pace ahead of the upcoming pay-per-view. The show could also confirm another title match at WrestleMania. Lastly, Logan Paul will make an appearance on the WWE show tonight.
In this article, we will look at things that can transpire on WWE SmackDown this week. So, without further ado, let’s begin.
#1 Roman Reigns reacts furiously on WWE SmackDown
Last week’s episode of WWE SmackDown accounted for quite an intense show. Daniel Bryan walked out in the opening segment and demanded another shot at Roman Reigns’ Universal Championship. Soon, Edge attacked him inside the ring and confirmed his heel turn. The Rated-R Superstar did not want Bryan to interfere in his title match at WrestleMania.
Backstage segments showed that Roman Reigns was furious about Bryan’s demands. Eventually, Adam Pearce got Reigns, Edge, and Bryan inside the ring before confirming that Bryan had been added to the Universal Championship match at WrestleMania. The announcement led to a brutal brawl between the three superstars at the end of WWE SmackDown.
Reigns managed to escape when Jey Uso caught everyone’s attention inside the ring. However, The Tribal Chief was unhappy with the fact that he was no longer in control. An agitated Reigns is now expected to hit back at both Edge and Bryan ahead of WrestleMania. Tonight’s episode of WWE SmackDown could give us a sneak-peek into Reigns’ backstage plans.
Roman Reigns finds it essential to remind everyone about his dominance on the Blue brand. He has often lashed out at Adam Pearce for making decisions that are not favorable to the Universal Champion. Things won’t be much different this time, either. He could find a way to punish Pearce on WWE SmackDown before turning his attention towards his WrestleMania challengers.
This title feud will be a massive test for Roman Reigns. He needs to look good while standing across a babyface Daniel Bryan and a heel Edge. The current Universal Champion does not come across as a weak character on WWE SmackDown. As a result, WWE creative can make it look like Reigns’ impulsive nature is the biggest threat to his title reign.
The Tribal Chief has a big challenge ahead and it is bound to put a lot of pressure on him. Hopefully, the storytelling will keep us hooked to this angle on WWE SmackDown.
#2 Logan Paul set to make an appearance on WWE SmackDown
This week’s episode of WWE SmackDown will see an appearance from Logan Paul. Sami Zayn extended an invitation for the world premiere of his documentary to Paul, and the latter accepted. We will see the famous YouTuber on the show while Zayn attempts to prove the backstage conspiracies against him.
Of course, this segment could witness an interference from Kevin Owens. Zayn initially wanted his friend to believe in his conspiracy theories, but he couldn’t convince KO. Zayn then attacked Owens, and the following week, KO demanded a WrestleMania match against Zayn. As soon as their match was confirmed on WWE SmackDown, Owens attacked Zayn to avenge the previous week's attack.
Kevin Owens will look to make another statement tonight by hijacking the premiere of Sami Zayn’s documentary. There are not a lot of backstage reports on Logan Paul’s role in this storyline. However, Paul recently confirmed that he will be in attendance for WrestleMania 37 on his podcast - Impaulsive.
He is expected to act as a catalyst in this rivalry during his appearance on WWE SmackDown. It will be interesting to see what WWE will have in store for the internet celebrity.
#3 Aleister Black to return on WWE SmackDown?
Aleister Black has not appeared on WWE SmackDown ever since last year’s Draft. Right before disappearing from the television, Black had turned heel and was feuding with Kevin Owens. Of course, the release of his real-life partner Zelina Vega over her dispute with the company raised many concerns about Black’s future in WWE.
Recently, Murphy tweeted out to Black and asked if he wanted to steal the show at this year's WrestleMania event. They have always delivered jaw-dropping matches, and it would be great to see Black back in action. Both these superstars are criminally underused on WWE SmackDown. That said, they are talented enough to pull off a big match even with little build-up.
Since WrestleMania is a two-night event this year, WWE can always use good filler matches. Black and Murphy could secure a huge opportunity at the upcoming pay-per-view.
Hopefully, we will see Black make his return on WWE SmackDown this week. As one of the most charismatic superstars on the roster, Black deserves to be a part of good storylines on the Blue brand.
#4 Sasha Banks and Bianca Belair extend their title feud on WWE SmackDown
WWE SmackDown Women's Champion Sasha Banks and Bianca Belair are set to lock horns in a title match at WrestleMania 37. Both superstars have been involved in a bigger conflict ever since they lost in their match against Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler at Fastlane.
Last week, Banks and Belair crossed paths once again, and it quickly turned into a heated exchange. It all started when Banks sat with the commentary team while Belair wrestled with Natalya inside the ring.
Belair had an engaging match against Natalya that featured good storytelling. Although Belair eventually won the match, she struggled to remain in control of the bout at first. She would often make a mistake or two that allowed Natalya to shift the momentum in her favor. That prompted Banks to make comments about Belair's limited experience inside the ring.
Eventually, Banks and Belair were involved in a confrontation on WWE SmackDown. Belair slapped Banks, and the Champion responded with a Backstabber.
The fans are excited about this feud on WWE SmackDown and expect it to turn more intense as we inch closer to WrestleMania 37. Both superstars will undoubtedly deliver a memorable title match. It remains to be seen if the creative will add more to this storyline in the next few days before their upcoming clash.
#5 Seth Rollins hits back at Cesaro on WWE SmackDown
Last week on WWE SmackDown, we saw Seth Rollins and Cesaro cross paths once again. Rollins was scheduled for a match with Shinsuke Nakamura. The two superstars previously locked horns at Fastlane. Rollins emerged victorious both times, but Nakamura looked equally strong in both these bouts.
Following their match last week, Cesaro made his return to the Blue brand. He immediately grabbed Rollins, intending to swing him around. However, the latter managed to escape and engaged in an intense staredown before the segment came to an end.
Eventually, Cesaro got his opportunity to swing Rollins in the backstage area. It was confirmed that both WWE SmackDown Superstars will lock horns in a singles match at WrestleMania.
Ever since his return, Rollins has targeted Cesaro, and the two have brawled multiple times on WWE SmackDown. This storyline thrives on the chemistry shared between Rollins and Cesaro, who are very close in real life.
Fans have always wanted Cesaro to get a good push on the Blue brand, and this feud seems to be the perfect booking for him ahead of his match at WrestleMania.
During the upcoming edition of SmackDown, Seth Rollins will most likely look to compromise Cesaro's status in WWE. After all, Rollins endured 11 swings from Cesaro in their previous encounter.
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