WWE SmackDown: A Prelude to WrestleMania XL Melodrama
The road to WrestleMania XL makes its final detour through WWE SmackDown this Friday, setting the stage for what promises to be a spectacle at the Showcase of the Immortals. With title matches galore and feuds reaching boiling points, the WWE Universe is on the edge of their seats, anticipating the curveballs that might be hurled their way before the grandest stage of them all. Here’s a rundown of the potential shockers that could go down.
DAMAGE CTRL’s Plot for Retribution
Last week, Jade Cargill’s appearance on SmackDown was nothing short of electrifying, as she came to the rescue of Naomi and Bianca Belair. Now, with a six-woman tag team match against Damage CTRL set for WrestleMania’s Night One, the trio better watches their backs. Damage CTRL, known for their ruthless tactics, might just be scheming an ambush to weaken Cargill before their showdown.
AJ Styles vs. LA Knight: A Surprise in Store?
LA Knight and AJ Styles have been embroiled in a heated rivalry, trading blows both in and out of the ring. AJ Styles, who recently flew to Australia to thwart Knight’s championship aspirations, might be planning a surprise attack on SmackDown. With their confrontation taking on a personal dimension, expect Styles to pull off an unexpected ambush, catching Knight off-guard in a dramatic fashion.
The Pride’s Declaration of War
Nick Aldis recently announced a Philadelphia Street Fight between The Pride and The Final Testament for WrestleMania XL, setting the stage for an epic confrontation. After The Final Testament’s interference cost the Street Profits a chance at gold, The Pride is out for blood. Armed to the teeth, The Pride could launch a preemptive strike on SmackDown, signaling their readiness to battle it out on the streets of Philadelphia.
Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins on the Warpath
After suffering an attack at the hands of The Rock and Roman Reigns on RAW, Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins might be eyeing SmackDown for retaliation. With The Bloodline’s dominance on the line at WrestleMania, Rhodes and Rollins could launch an offensive against any member of The Bloodline they can find, signaling their intent for WrestleMania. The tweet from WWE hints at bold predictions, and this invasion could certainly fit the bill.
What is your boldest prediction?
What is your boldest #WrestleMania prediction?
— WWE (@WWE) April 2, 2024
Kevin Owens: Friend or Foe?
Kevin Owens and Randy Orton have formed an uneasy alliance against United States Champion Logan Paul. However, with WrestleMania around the corner and the championship on the line, alliances might crumble. Owens, who has come close to capturing the title before, could betray Orton on SmackDown, signaling that in the race for gold, it’s every man for himself.
As WWE SmackDown gears up for its final episode before WrestleMania XL, the atmosphere is electric with anticipation. With potential invasions, betrayals, and ambushes on the horizon, the WWE Universe is in for an unforgettable night. Stay tuned as SmackDown lays down the final pieces of what promises to be a WrestleMania for the ages.