4 WWE SummerSlam feuds teased on SmackDown (July 12, 2024)

The 2024 Money in the Bank is done and dusted and WWE's next major premium live event, SummerSlam, is just three weeks away. This year's event will take place in Cleveland, Ohio.

The match card for The Biggest Party of the Summer has already started to take shape. Damian Priest will be defending his World Heavyweight Championship against The Ring General, Gunther. Additionally, Nia Jax will challenge Bayley for the WWE Women's Championship.

Here are four feuds that were teased during the latest episode of Friday Night SmackDown, which could culminate at WWE SummerSlam.

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#4. Carmelo Hayes vs. Andrade

Carmelo Hayes and Andrade were two of the standout participants in the Men's Money in the Bank ladder match last week.

In a sit-down interview during SmackDown tonight, Andrade was asked what was next for him after his spectacular performance at Money in the Bank. This was when Hayes interrupted, reminding everyone that he was the first-round draft pick this year and questioning why the focus wasn't on him.

Andrade, clearly unimpressed, answered the interviewer's question of 'What's next,' by pointing out Hayes. They have a singles match scheduled for next week on the blue brand, and it will be interesting to see if WWE decides to showcase this feud at SummerSlam.

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#3. Naomi vs. Blair Davenport

Blair Davenport was one of the many NXT stars called up to the main roster during the WWE Draft earlier this year. However, she hasn't been featured much until now.

In the last few weeks, tension has been brewing between her and Naomi. Naomi beat her in a triple threat match a few weeks ago to qualify for the Women's Money in the Bank ladder match. They faced off in a singles match on SmackDown this week, and Naomi emerged victorious again.

However, it is clear that Davenport is not done with her yet, as she launched a backstage attack on Naomi later during the show, after a fake show of sportsmanship. Blair will definitely want another shot at the former women's champion, which could possibly take place at SummerSlam.

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#2. Austin Theory vs. Grayson Waller

Things haven't been going well for A-Town Down Under over the past few weeks. Last Friday, Grayson Waller and Austin Theory lost their WWE Tag Team Championships to the DIY duo of Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano. They exercised their rematch clause during the latest episode of SmackDown but fell short once again.

One major reason for their recent losses has been the lack of chemistry inside the ring, as Waller has repeatedly taken down Theory by mistake during their matches, which happened again this week. It seems that Theory may be starting to realize that Waller has only been using him all this while.

All signs indicate that a potential breakup between Waller and Theory is on the horizon, which could culminate in a singles match between them at SummerSlam.

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#1. Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Solo Sikoa for the Undisputed WWE Championship

The new Bloodline made a strong statement at Money in the Bank, defeating the trio of Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, and Kevin Owens, with Solo Sikoa pinning Rhodes in the middle of the ring.

During SmackDown tonight, Solo made his intentions clear that he is coming after Rhodes' Undisputed WWE Championship to bring the title back to The Bloodline. The American Nightmare soon came out to confront Solo, confirming that he was ready to put his title on the line at WWE SummerSlam.

It is clear that this match-up will be one of the marquee matches heading into The Biggest Party of the Summer.