Roman Reigns to replace Cody Rhodes, Tiffany Stratton to lose her MITB case? 3 predictions for WWE SmackDown before Bad Blood 2024

Could Roman Reigns be forced to replace Cody Rhodes? (Photo credit: WWE.com)
Could Roman Reigns be forced to replace Cody Rhodes? (Photo credit: WWE.com)

The final WWE SmackDown before Bad Blood 2024 will air live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee tomorrow. The company has announced two matches for the event so far.

Furthermore, AJ Styles will also return to the blue brand this week. Fans should expect the promotion to hype Bad Blood's lineup on Friday's show. There could be some big things in store for fans tomorrow night, which could set the tone for Bad Blood 2024.

That said, here are three last-minute predictions for the go-home edition of WWE SmackDown before Bad Blood 2024:


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#3. AJ Styles could challenge LA Knight on WWE SmackDown

AJ Styles, who has been on the sidelines since Clash at the Castle, will return to the blue brand this Friday night. It will be interesting to see what the company has in store for him following The Phenomenal One's comeback.

One potential direction could see Styles reignite his feud with LA Knight for the United States Title. The duo have quite a history between them, and it won't be a bad idea if the creative team decides to revisit that in the coming days.

Styles could return and take out Knight on WWE Smackdown before challenging him for the United States Title.


#2. Tiffany Stratton could lose her MITB briefcase

Naomi will lock horns with Tiffany Stratton in a singles contest on this week's WWE SmackDown. However, this may turn into something more as we could have a new Ms. Money in the Bank by the end of the night.

Naomi may not only look to defeat Tiffy but also try and take away her most prized possession - the MITB briefcase. The veteran could goad Tiffany into putting her MITB contract on the line, leading to Nick Aldis making it official.

If that is indeed how things unfold, Stratton could lose her MITB briefcase to Naomi due to Nia Jax's interference. The Irresistible Force could inadvertently cost Tiffy her MITB briefcase, leading to a potential feud between the duo.


#1. Roman Reigns could replace Cody Rhodes with Jimmy Uso

Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes will clash with Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu at Bad Blood 2024. However, given it would be an uphill battle for The Bloodline duo, the heels could look to weaken the OTC by taking out his partner, Cody Rhodes, on WWE SmackDown this week.

The Bloodline could potentially injure The American Nightmare, leading to Roman Reigns replacing him with Jimmy Uso. The eight-time champion (three-time RAW Tag Team Champion and five-time SmackDown Tag Team Champion) is rumored to return shortly, and that may happen tomorrow night.

After The Bloodline potentially takes out Cody, Roman Reigns could introduce Jimmy as his new partner, much to the shock of The Bloodline.

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