3 Things that might happen on SmackDown Live this week (2 July 2019)  

Eric Bischoff is the new Executive Director of SmackDown Live. As a result, the expectations will be high from the blue brand this week and we could see an action-packed episode. Following a great edition of SmackDown Live last week, the company will be aiming to continue the momentum.

Extreme Rules, which is the next pay-per-view of WWE, is just two weeks away. Two new matches were announced for Extreme Rules on SmackDown Live last week. The WWE Champion Kofi Kingston will take on Samoa Joe, while Alexa Bliss will get another title shot against Bayley.

The next SmackDown Live will be held at AT & T Center in San Antonio, Texas. The storylines are gradually developing for Extreme Rules and some more matches could get confirmed on the blue brand this week. Here, we discuss three things that might happen on SmackDown Live this week.

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#3 Kabuki Warriors could be announced the next challengers of the IIconics

The IIconics won the Women's Tag Team Titles at the Grandest Stage of Them All but they haven't been fighting champions. Since winning the twin belts, the champions defended their belts three times but they never defended the belts in a pay-per-view. Out of the three title matches, the IIconics defended the belts twice against the local teams.

WWE needs to rejuvenate the Women's Tag Team division. Asuka and Kairi Sane, who are known as the Kabuki Warriors, are likely to be the next challengers of Peyton Royce and Billie Kay. As a matter of fact, the two teams confronted each other on SmackDown Live a couple of weeks ago.

Earlier, the Kabuki Warriors had a feud with the IIconics, hence, the rivalry could restart on SmackDown Live this week. A title match between the IIconics and the Kabuki Warriors might get confirmed this week. Asuka and Kairi Sane could win the twin belts if they face the IIconics at Extreme Rules.

#2 Buddy Murphy could knock on the door of Aleister Black

While Bray Wyatt has been delivering stupendous promos on RAW, Aleister Black has been doing the same on SmackDown Live. After getting drafted to the blue brand, Black has not wrestled but his promos have been exceptional. The Dutch Destroyer is waiting for someone to pick a fight with him and it could happen on SmackDown Live this week.

An interesting thing happened on SmackDown Live last week when someone knocked on Aleister Black's door. After a long wait, someone knocked on Black's door and he had a smirk on his face. Considering the scenario last week, we are expected to see Black's next opponent on SmackDown Live this week.

While it's ambiguous who knocked on Aleister Black's door last week, Buddy Murphy has a bright possibility. The former Cruiserweight Champion hinted it on Twitter and it will not be surprising to see him as the next opponent of Black. After getting drafted to SmackDown Live, Murphy is also searching for a new opponent.

Knock... knock!

— Best Kept Secret is Coming (@WWE_Murphy) June 26, 2019

#1 Nakamura could dismantle Finn Balor

The company hinted a new rivalry when Nakamura confronted Finn Balor last week. The current Intercontinental Champion's last match was at Super ShowDown where he defeated Andrade. Nakamura, on the other hand, has not been on TV for a long time and it was refreshing to see him on SmackDown Live.

Nakamura and Finn Balor fought each other in the past. They locked horns in NXT but they also crossed paths in Japan. Since the two men are dexterous in the ring, they always produce exceptional bouts, hence, we could expect a great rivalry between Nakamura and Balor on the main roster.

Considering Nakamura is a heel, he is likely to strike first and it could happen this week. If WWE wants to build Nakamura as a strong heel, it could be a good opportunity to rejuvenate his character. The King of Strongstyle could send a strong message to Finn Balor by decimating the latter on SmackDown Live this week.