Nick Aldis to ban 33-year-old star; game-changer for Roman Reigns & Cody Rhodes? 4 things the WWE SmackDown GM can announce on tonight's episode

Tonight's episode of WWE SmackDown is set to air live from the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. General Manager Nick Aldis could make some groundbreaking announcements on the show.

We're just one week away from the Bad Blood 2024 Premium Live Event, so there's plenty of room for the SmackDown GM to create some thrilling matches and segments for the upcoming show. What surprises await us tonight? Here are four exciting announcements he might make:

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4. Nick Aldis could ban Piper Niven from SmackDown next week

The rivalry between Chelsea Green and Michin is about to hit its high point with a Dumpster Match on WWE SmackDown on October 4. WWE made the official announcement during last week's episode after dropping hints about it earlier.

To ensure the contest stays fair, Nick Aldis could ban Piper Niven from next week's episode, stopping any chance of her interfering. The 33-year-old recently helped Green steal a win from Michin, which could prompt Aldis to take the step. This unexpected turn could get fans super excited and make them eager to see how the heated clash between Green and Michin could unfold.

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3. Nick Aldis could announce a Triple Threat match for the WWE Women's Title

Last week, in an intense Tornado Tag Team Match, Bayley and Naomi managed to pin Nia Jax at the same time, creating a bit of a mystery about who will get a shot at the WWE Women's Champion at Bad Blood. To settle this, The Role Model is set to take on The Glow, and the winner will get a shot at the WWE Women's Championship at Bad Blood 2024.

However, The Queen of the Ring could interfere in this match and take both women out to avoid any challengers at the PLE. But, Nick Aldis could throw a curveball by appearing and announcing that the champion will face both women and defend her title in a Triple Threat match at Bad Blood 2024.

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2. The GM could announce that if Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns win at Bad Blood, the latter will get a title rematch

A few months ago, The American Nightmare and The Original Tribal Chief were caught up in a heated rivalry, with both wanting to come out on top. But as they get ready for the Bad Blood PLE, things have changed, and now they’re gearing up to team up against The Bloodline 2.0.

Given the intense rivalry between these two, it’ll be fascinating to see how they team up against a shared foe. Even more intriguing are the potential long-term effects of this unexpected partnership. One thing that stood out from the ESPN video package featuring both of these megastars is that they still have some lingering tensions to address.

Roman Reigns made it clear that he would be setting his sights on Rhodes’ championship after dealing with Solo Sikoa-led Bloodline. To make things official, Nick Aldis might reveal this week that if the babyface duo wins their match, the former Undisputed WWE Universal Champion would get a shot at Rhodes' title.

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1. LA Knight could get a new challenger

Following his victory over Carmelo Hayes in their fifth encounter, bringing his record to 3-2 against his rival, Andrade believed he had finally put their feud to rest. Yet, mere moments after the 34-year-old suffered a setback against United States Champion LA Knight, Hayes couldn't resist mocking him. This provocation sparked a fierce backstage brawl, setting the stage for yet another explosive confrontation.

A sixth showdown is set to happen tonight, and if Hayes comes out victorious over his rival, he could potentially find himself in line for a title opportunity against The Megastar at Bad Blood 2024.