5 potential WWE feuds that could stem from SmackDown (Sep 13, 2024)

The latest edition of SmackDown was the Season Premiere as it kicked off its inaugural episode under USA Network. The show was stacked with blockbuster matches and monumental segments. Moreover, it also saw major progressions in the feuds and storylines for WWE's upcoming Bad Blood Premium Live Event.

However, it appears that WWE may have also laid the foundation of several future feuds on the show. From the setup of a dream match to a top star turning heel, plenty of things may have been subtly teased in the Season Premiere, which could eventually give rise to new storylines in the coming time.

Let's look at five potential feuds that could stem from the September 13 episode of SmackDown.

#5. Nia Jax and Tiffany Stratton vs Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill

One of the feuds that has seemingly been teased on SmackDown last night was for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship. In a thrilling backstage segment, Nia Jax and Tiffany Stratton confronted the reigning champions, Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill.

The two parties were involved in a heated exchange of words where The Irresistible Force berated The EST and The Storm, highlighting the fact that she had defeated the two in the past. It looks like WWE has sown the seeds of a future rivalry between the two duos on the Season Premiere of the blue brand.

Stratton and Jax, who have been friends for quite some time, are likely to go after the Women's Tag Team Championship at some point, the undertone of which has been set.

#4. Randy Orton vs Kevin Owens on SmackDown

One of the feuds that could stem from the latest edition of SmackDown is between Randy Orton and Kevin Owens. Although the two teamed up and competed in a tag team match against A-Town Down Under, WWE could possibly cook a massive plot twist with KO turning his back on The Viper.

There have been several rumors of Owens' heel turn lately, and the company could pull the trigger soon. The Prizefighter turning on Orton could herald a compelling storyline between the two on SmackDown and give rise to intriguing things on the blue brand.

#3. Carmelo Hayes vs RVD

Carmelo Hayes recently expressed his desire to face Rob Van Dam in marquee match inside the squared circle. While Hayes competed in a huge match on SmackDown this week, RVD was also in the crowd, attending the Season Premiere of the blue brand.

With him having a good relationship with the Stamford-based promotion, the WWE veteran could come back for a match. He could face Carmelo Hayes in a highly anticipated showdown, as a lot of fans have been clamoring to witness this encounter, given both superstar's in-ring styles.

However, it remains to be seen whether RVD returns to WWE for a match against the former NXT Champion or if it will remain a fantasy for the fans.

#2. Austin Theory vs Grayson Waller

One of the feuds that could possibly be heralded after last night's episode of SmackDown is between Austin Theory and Grayson Waller. Tensions have been brewing between the two lately as Theory has become quite perturbed with his tag team partner's shenanigans.

Their recent defeat at the hands of Randy Orton and Kevin Owens on the Season Premiere of the blue brand could be the catalyst for a potential breakup of A-Town Down Under. The former United States Champion could become exasperated after suffering losses after losses and could snap at Waller.

This could lead to Austin Theory's highly anticipated babyface turn paving the way for a feud with The Aussie Icon on SmackDown.

#1. Roman Reigns vs Jacob Fatu

One of the biggest feuds that was teased on the SmackDown Season Premiere is Roman Reigns vs Jacob Fatu. This is a dream match that the entire pro wrestling world has been clamoring to see ever since Fatu stepped foot in WWE. The two titans came face-to-face with each other last night in a spine-chilling moment that took place inside the Steel Cage.

However, WWE has been preventing a physical altercation between The OTC and The Samoan Werewolf. The fact that both superstars did not get involved in a brawl last night despite coming face-to-face seems to be an indication that the company has been saving this mega encounter for the future.

This is undeniably a WrestleMania-worthy match that could take place next year. However, their ephemeral confrontation on SmackDown may have laid out the foundation of this feud between Roman Reigns and Jacob Fatu.