3 biggest things WWE could be planning on SmackDown Live this week: Kofi Kingston's next opponent, a new feud

RAW Reunion is set to be the biggest reunion in the history of the Red Brand. As a result, the Blue Brand will not be far away and the anticipation will be sky-high from SmackDown Live.

The Blue Brand delivered a decent show last week. Charlotte Flair returned in action as the Queen defeated Liv Morgan. Aleister Black and Cesaro tussled in a rematch with the former picking up a win. The Women's Tag Team Titles were defended last week when the IIconics locked horns with the Kabuki Warriors. Interestingly, Ember Moon became the number one contender for Bayley's SmackDown Live Women's Championship and the two women will face each other at SummerSlam.

The next SmackDown Live is set to take place at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. The WWE Champion Kofi Kingston will issue an open challenge to find his SummerSlam opponent, moreover, Ember Moon and Charlotte Flair will fight in a singles match. After getting two vicious Stunners from Kevin Owens last week, Shane McMahon will address the former Universal Champion this week.

Here we discuss three things WWE could be planning on SmackDown Live this week.

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#3 Nakamura could attack Ali

Shinsuke Nakamura had a stupendous night at Extreme Rules where he won the Intercontinental Championship. The Artist defeated Finn Balor to win the title. Though he won the US Title twice, it was his first Intercontinental Title. Since Balor was assaulted by The Fiend on RAW, the former is not likely to renew the rivalry with Nakamura. The company hinted at Nakamura's next opponent last week.

While giving a backstage interview, the Intercontinental Champion was interrupted by Ali. The former Cruiserweight Superstar congratulated Nakamura for his victory at Extreme Rules. Following Money in the Bank, Ali has not been involved in a feud and he is searching for a new opponent.

Being a heel, Nakamura is likely to strike first and it could happen this week. It will not be surprising if the "King of Strong Style" decimates Ali on SmackDown Live.

#2 Charlotte Flair could be added to the SmackDown Women's Title match if she manages to defeat Ember Moon

Set for Tuesday

Charlotte Flair made her long-awaited return last week by pinning Liv Morgan. Prior to the SmackDown Live last week, Charlotte's last appearance was a few weeks ago when she competed in a Triple Threat Match to decide the number one contender for the SmackDown Women's title. The nine-time Women's Champion skipped Stomping Grounds and Extreme Rules but she is expected to be a part of SummerSlam.

Ember Moon is set to face Bayley at SummerSlam and it will be the biggest match of her career. The former NXT Women's Champion will get a golden opportunity to win her first main roster title. Nevertheless, Moon has a titanic battle this week as she is scheduled to fight Charlotte Flair.

Although Moon is a talented performer, she is not a big name to headline The Biggest Party of the Summer, hence, we could see a twist this week. If Charlotte manages to beat Moon on SmackDown Live, the SmackDown Women's Title match could become a triple threat match at SummerSlam. A similar thing happened at the Showcase of Immortals as the Queen was in the main event of WrestleMania along with Becky Lynch and Ronda Rousey.

#1 Randy Orton could answer Kofi Kingston's open challenge

Apart from Charlotte Flair, another big Superstar made his return on SmackDown Live last week. Randy Orton, who is a thirteen-time WWE Champion, came back to the squared ring. The Viper confronted the New Day members on the Blue Brand and he also fought in a Six-Man Tag Team Match.

Orton made a massive statement by pinning Kofi Kingston last week. Prior to the Tag Team Match, the Viper also claimed that he would win the WWE Title from Kingston. Randy Orton mentioned that his last WWE Title reign was two years ago.

Judging by Orton's segment last week, the former WWE Champion could target the most coveted prize of the Blue Brand. Therefore, it will not be surprising if Orton answers Kofi Kingston's open challenge on SmackDown Live. A match between Kofi Kingston and Randy Orton could be remarkable at SummerSlam.