WWE SmackDown Preview: Roman Reigns mocks The Demon Finn Balor, big mistake involving Brock Lesnar ahead of Extreme Rules, response to #GiveSDWomenAChance (17th September 2021)

#4 Huge spoiler in the biggest title feud on WWE SmackDown

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Speaking of the Universal Championship picture on WWE SmackDown, it’s no secret that Roman Reigns has several credible challengers waiting for a match against him. The biggest name on that list is Brock Lesnar. The Beast Incarnate confronted Reigns on the show last Friday and destroyed his entourage, including his former spokesperson Paul Heyman.

It has been confirmed that Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar will face each other for the Universal Championship at Crown Jewel next month. While the hype around this match is understandable, the official statement has severely affected its booking.

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As discussed before, Reigns will first put his title on the line against The Demon at Extreme Rules. But the Crown Jewel announcement has effectively spoiled the biggest storyline on the Blue brand.

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Unless the writers are planning on pulling off a major swerve by booking a title change at Extreme Rules, Reigns’ upcoming match essentially means that The Demon is going to lose at the next pay-per-view. The promotion must have seen backlash towards the announcement and should take steps to redeem the narrative on WWE SmackDown tonight.

A surprise appearance from Lesnar during the Reigns and Balor segment will perhaps do the job. It will also help establish that The Beast Incarnate will pose a looming threat to the Universal Championship feud. Is there a potential triple-threat match on the cards? Hopefully, the show will give us more answers tonight.

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WWE SmackDown Preview: Roman Reigns mocks 'The Demon' Finn Balor, big mistake involving Brock Lesnar ahead of Extreme Rules, response to #GiveSDWomenAChance (17th September 2021)

#4 Huge spoiler in the biggest title feud on WWE SmackDown