3 Theories why Alexa Bliss is facing Bayley at Stomping Grounds

Bayley's fate was altered after switching brands at Superstar Shake-Up. The Hugger had a memorable night at Money in the Bank, where she won the Money in the Bank briefcase. Bayley won the most coveted women's prize of the blue brand on the same night after pinning Charlotte Flair.

Alexa Bliss, who is a RAW Superstar, became the number one contender of SmackDown Women's Championship last week. The Goddess hosted a special episode of 'A Moment of Bliss' where Bayley was the special guest. Subsequently, Carmella, Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair fought in a triple threat match to become the number one contender of Bayley. The five-time Women's Champion won the match to earn the right to face Bayley at Stomping Grounds.

Bayley and Alexa Bliss had a feud when Bayley was part of the red brand. Bayley dropped the RAW Women's Championship to Alexa Bliss at Payback, as the former held the belt 76 days. Bayley got a rematch at Extreme Rules but she failed to regain the belt

Bliss is unbeaten against Bayley in the pay-per-views, and it will be interesting to see if Bliss manages to dethrone Bayley. Here we discuss three theories why Alexa Bliss is squaring off with Bayley at Stomping Grounds.

#3 Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross might not go for the Women's Tag Team Championship

Cross and Bliss

Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross formed a new alliance on RAW a few weeks ago. Considering the contrasting characters of the two Superstars, it is certainly an unusual alliance. Cross hosted A Moment of Bliss along with Alexa Bliss. Subsequently, Cross also replaced Bliss at Money in the Bank Women's Ladder match, as the latter wasn't medically cleared to wrestle. Following the association of Bliss, Cross has also lost her crazy persona.

The two women were involved in a rivalry with the IIconics before Bliss earned the right to face Bayley at Stomping Grounds. Cross and Bliss are not likely to go for the twin belts, and WWE might push another team to face The IIconics.

Kabuki Warriors also started a rivalry with Peyton Royce and Billie Kay. Since Bliss and Cross are in the SmackDown Women's Title picture, Kabuki Warriors might restart the rivalry with the IIconics.

#2 To keep Charlotte Flair out of the title picture

The Queen

Charlotte Flair walked into the Showcase of Immortals with the SmackDown Women's Title around her waist. After losing the belt at the Metlife Stadium, Charlotte remained in the title picture and renewed her rivalry with Becky Lynch. The Queen became a nine-time Women's Champion at Money in the Bank, but the celebration was cut short when Bayley cashed in the Money in the Bank briefcase.

There is no denying that Charlotte Flair is extremely talented and she is one of the best performers of the women's division. Regardless of her dexterity in the ring, it is tedious to see Charlotte Flair in the title picture all the time. As a matter of fact, the Queen was part of the triple threat match which was won by Alexa Bliss last week.

A lengthy feud between Bliss and Bayley could keep Charlotte out of the title picture. Considering Charlotte and Bayley locked horns several times in the past, it would have been monotonous to see another feud between the two women.

#1 The brand split might end soon

Will we see it at Stomping Grounds?

Vince McMahon introduced the Wild Card Rule to allow a Superstar to appear on the other brand. Though Mr.McMahon mentioned that four Superstars could show up on the other brand through Wild Card Rule, the scenario has been different in the last few weeks. It is indicating that the brand split might end soon.

The Wild Card Rule raised doubts last week when Alexa Bliss became the number one contender of Bayley. Bliss, who is currently a member of the red brand, qualified to challenge the most coveted women's prize of the blue brand. Despite having a talented pool of wrestlers in SmackDown Women's division, a RAW Superstars needed to challenge Bayley. WWE might decide to end the brand split if Alexa Bliss becomes the SmackDown Women's Champion at Stomping Grounds.