The card is stacked for WWE Bash in Berlin, and fans can expect more twists and turns on SmackDown (August 16) ahead of the PLE (August 31). Kevin Owens faces Grayson Waller in a warm-up match before challenging Cody Rhodes in Berlin. Nia Jax's WWE Women's World Championship Celebration will also be hosted by her new 'Barbie doll' Tiffany Stratton.
Another match for the upcoming PLE in Germany could be booked during that segment. Nia and Tiffy in the Bank have annoyed several women's rosters, including Piper Niven and Chelsea Green. The duo, who have recently transitioned into babyfaces, could challenge the pair for a tag match.
The seeds were planted during a backstage segment of last week's SmackDown episode. Tiffany Stratton got into a war of words with Chelsea Green and Piper Niven because they suggested she's only friends with Nia Jax to eventually cash in on her. They even mentioned the Championship Celebration set for this week's episode.
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Thus, the celebration of the Queen of the Ring and the newly-crowned WWE Women's Champion, Nia, could be cut short. Chelsea and Niven could ask for a non-title tag match at WWE Bash in Berlin, which the champ has no issue accepting.
A miscommunication between Nia and Stratton could give Chelsea and Niven an unlikely victory. That would continue the feud beyond WWE Bash in Berlin and perhaps open the door for a unique situation.
Chelsea Green and Piper Niven could compete for the briefcase and title on SmackDown post-WWE Bash in Berlin
Chelsea Green and Piper Niven could be given an ultimatum by SmackDown general manager Nick Aldis. Their victory at WWE Bash in Berlin grants them an opportunity at Nia Jax's title and Tiffany Stratton's briefcase.
However, the pair must decide which competes for the case or the gold. Chelsea's main issues have been with Stratton, stemming from her being thrown off a ladder at Money in the Bank. She decides to face The Buff Barbie, and her Scottish partner humbly takes on another world title match.
This could lead to interesting tension between Green and Niven. The former deliberates whether she's made the right decision and feels she deserves the opportunity at Nia.
On the other hand, there is a slow buildup of discord between Nia and Stratton on SmackDown. The champ is getting irritated with having her title chased by others while also needing to keep an eye on Ms. Money in the Bank.
If they can extend the feud that far, this could all come to a head when Nia and Niven clash, perhaps at Bad Blood (October 5). Chelsea costs her partner the match because of her jealousy when Niven has her opponent beaten. Stratton cashes in and wins the title to set up a four-way title picture to close the year out.