SmackDown: This week’s episode of WWE SmackDown has concluded. The episode featured a surprising return of Rey Mysterio and an acknowledgment from The Rock to Roman Reigns. Meanwhile, a famous superstar was seen betraying their ally on the Blue brand.
These events made this week’s SmackDown episode quite special, teasing some things for the future. In this article, we’ll discuss 5 significant points hinted at through this week’s WWE SmackDown episode.
5- Building Bron Breakker as a monster before involving him in storylines:
In last week’s WWE SmackDown, Bron Breakker made his in-ring debut by defeating Dante Chen in almost a minute. This week, he was once again seen in action on the Blue brand, facing NXT superstar Zion Quinn.
Breakker quickly defeated Zion in this match, seemingly being booked in squash matches to build him as a monster. This suggests that we may have to wait a bit longer to see Bron Breakker involved in storylines on SmackDown.
4- Is WWE planning to separate the Tag Team Championships?
New Catch Republic had to face defeat against The Usos in an undisputed tag team championship match at Elimination Chamber 2024. Following this loss, they demanded a title match from Nick Aldis on this week’s SmackDown. In response, Nick stated that he is discussing the tag team titles with Raw’s General Manager Adam Pearce.
This indicates that WWE might soon decide to separate the Raw and SmackDown Tag Team Championships. If so, it would mark the return of tag team titles to the Blue brand after a long time. Remember, The Usos unified both brands’ tag team titles in one episode of SmackDown by defeating RK-Bro.
3- Could we see Rey Mysterio vs. Santos Escobar at WWE WrestleMania?
Santos Escobar brutally attacked Rey Mysterio a few months ago, forcing Rey to take a break due to injury. This week on SmackDown, Santos competed in a street fight match against Carlito.
While Escobar was close to winning with the help of his teammates, Rey Mysterio made a surprise return and attacked the heels, allowing Carlito to win the street fight match. This altercation has escalated the rivalry between Rey and Santos Escobar, hinting at a potential match between them at WrestleMania 40.
2- Bayley may need backup at WWE WrestleMania 40:
Bayley is set to face Io Shirai for the WWE Women’s Championship at WrestleMania 40. The Women’s Royal Rumble winner, Dakota Kai, has been accompanying Io so far. However, this week on SmackDown, Dakota once again betrayed Bayley and caused damage control.
This has raised concerns for the babyface superstar. It seems that Io Shirai will have Dakota Kai, Asuka, and Kairi Sane in her corner during the WWE Women’s Championship match at WrestleMania. Hence, if Bayley wants to win the title, she may need backup.
1- Will WWE Legend The Rock betray Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40?
In this week’s WWE SmackDown, The Rock declined Cody Rhodes’ challenge and proposed a WrestleMania 40 Night 1 match pitting The Rock & Roman Reigns against Cody & Seth Rollins. However, when Roman began his dialogue, he was interrupted by The Rock, surprising everyone.
During this confrontation, tension was clearly visible between these two big stars. While Reigns wanted acknowledgment from The Rock, the legend might not have liked being interrupted in the middle of the Tribal Chief’s speech. This raises the possibility of The Rock betraying Roman Reigns at WrestleMania.