The former Fire & Desire member challenged Otis & Mandy to a Mixed Tag Team Match on SmackDown. The Workin’ Man Superstar has been too much to handle for The Showoff in their encounters, but Deville did earn a recent win over her former best friend. Will Otis & Mandy’s love conquer all, or will payback be a dish best served by Deville & Ziggler?
The Phenomenal One will face the former Intercontinental Champion Shinsuke Nakamura in the First Round of the Intercontinental Championship Tournament. The title is currently being held in abeyance due to Sami Zayn being unable to compete. Now the in-ring poet Nakamura will look to defend his friend’s honor and bring the championship into The Artist Collective. The winner of the first-round showdown will face Elias in the semifinals. Will Styles become a regular fixture on the blue brand, or can Nakamura discourage The Phenomenal One’s journey onto SmackDown?
Charlotte Flair returned to SmackDown last week with a message for Bayley and, perhaps more importantly, Bayley’s good friend Sasha Banks. Before the NXT Women’s Champion was done, she left The Boss contemplating her future and set a Champion vs. Champion Match against the SmackDown Women’s Champion. Will The Queen seize the opportunity to assert her dominance? Or can Bayley & Sasha affirm their role model status?
The Celtic Warrior has taken exception with the fanfare over The Charismatic Enigma’s latest comeback. Hardy announced his presence in a big way with a Swanton Bomb on the Irish Superstar and a gritty win over Cesaro in WWE Money In The Bank Kickoff action. The winner of the match will draw Daniel Bryan in the semifinals of the tournament. Can Hardy put his comeback on the fast track, or is Sheamus destined for Grand Slam glory by getting a step closer to the coveted title?
