3 Biggest things WWE made clear on the SmackDown Live after Extreme Rules 2019

After a great episode of RAW, fans were eagerly waiting for SmackDown Live this week. The company didn't let down the fans as the blue brand offered an entertaining episode. The IIconics defended the Women's Tag Team Titles against the Kabuki Warriors. Asuka and Kairi Sane won by count-out but the IIconics retained their belts.

The New Day lost a six-man tag team match against the team of Randy Orton, Elias and Samoa Joe. Charlotte Flair defeated Liv Morgan in a singles bout. Moreover, Ember Moon was revealed as the new challenger for Bayley's SmackDown Women's title at SummerSlam. Cesaro and Aleister Black had a rematch on SmackDown Live and Black picked up the win.

The blue brand had some impressive matches and segments. Here, we'll take a look at three things WWE made clear on SmackDown Live this week.

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#3 The Women's Tag Team Championship Match could be a No Disqualification Match at SummerSlam

Since winning the Women's Tag Team Titles at the Grandest Stage of Them All, the IIconics never defended the twin belts against any credible challengers. They are yet to defend the titles on pay-per-view. While some local competitors challenged Peyton Royce and Billie Kay in the past, Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross also challenged them once on RAW.

Though The IIconics didn't put the belts on the line at Extreme Rules, they defended the twin belts on the SmackDown Live after Extreme Rules. The Kabuki Warriors challenged the Women's Tag Team Champions this week. Asuka and Kairi Sane beat the IIconics in Japan a couple of weeks ago and the Japanese duo were favourites to win the titles on the blue brand.

The IIconics played a dirty trick as the Kabuki Warriors won by count-out. However, the IIcocnics retained the twin belts. Since SummerSlam is just three weeks away, the two teams are likely to collide. The Women's Tag Team Championship Match could become a No Disqualification Match at the biggest show of the summer.

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#2 Ali will feud with Nakamura

The Intercontinental Championship wasn't originally scheduled to be defended at Extreme Rules, but it was later added to the kick-off show and Nakamura defeated Finn Balor to become the new Intercontinental Champion. While The Artist won the US Title before, this is his first Intercontinental Title in WWE. Since Balor was attacked by Bray Wyatt on RAW, the rivalry will not extend after Extreme Rules.

The WWE Universe was eagerly waiting to see Shinsuke's next challenger, and it looks like we know who it will be. In a backstage interview on SmackDown Live, Ali confronted Nakamura and WWE certainly gave us a hint of the new rivalry on the blue brand.

There is no denying that Ali is an exceptional performer and he could be an ideal challenger for the current Intercontinental Champion. Considering Ali hasn't been involved in a new storyline, he is still looking for a new opponent. Ali's last match was at Money in the Bank where he competed in the Money in the Bank ladder match. Judging by the dexterity of Ali and Nakamura, they could offer an extraordinary rivalry.

#1 Randy Orton is next in line for a shot at the WWE Championship

Randy Orton, who has not been on TV for several few weeks, made his return on SmackDown Live this week. The Viper's last appearance was at Super ShowDown where he beat Triple H. Considering Orton is a gigantic name, the company might have big plans for the thirteen-time WWE Champion at SummerSlam.

Orton teamed up with Elias and Samoa Joe to take on New Day on SmackDown Live. Before the match, The Viper had an interesting segment with The New Day members. He also claimed he would take the gold from Kofi Kingston.

Kingston had a stupendous night at Extreme Rules where he pinned Samoa Joe. The match was certainly exciting but Kingston picked up a fair victory in Philadelphia, so, Joe doesn't deserve another opportunity.

Orton made a huge statement on SmackDown Live when he pinned the WWE Champion Kofi Kingston. Orton is a classic heel and he could produce an awe-inspiring feud with Kofi Kingston who is certainly a fan favourite. The thirteen-time WWE Champion hasn't been champion for a long time but the scenario could alter at SummerSlam.

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