The Bloodline puts Roman Reigns in ambulance, new champion? - 5 ways Triple H can shock us on WWE SmackDown this week

We are all set for the first episode of WWE SmackDown after a blockbuster SummerSlam. Two championships are scheduled for defense that changed hands at the recently concluded show. The blue brand is expected to see a few jaw-dropping moments unfold as top stars deal with the aftermath of SummerSlam.

Here, we look at five ways Triple H can shock us on WWE SmackDown as we gear up for Bash in Berlin. So, without further ado, let's begin.

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#1. Solo Sikoa orders a brutal attack on Roman Reigns

Solo Sikoa faced more than just a nightmare when he failed to beat Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship at SummerSlam. The new Tribal Chief had demanded a Bloodline Rules match to bring the gold back to his family, which backfired during the match when Roman Reigns returned. The Original Tribal Chief received a thunderous pop as he made his way to the ring a bit Sikoa with a Spear, allowing Cody Rhodes to pin his opponent and retain his world championship.

Roman Reigns will likely appear on SmackDown after SummerSlam to address Solo Sikoa's betrayal during his absence. However, the new Tribal Chief could look to make a statement and may blindside Reigns with a brutal attack. This would amass monumental sympathy for the returning star while paving the way for The Usos and Sami Zayn to reunite in the aftermath. Lastly, it would help add credibility to the Sikoa-run stable ahead of a compelling Civil War.

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#2. Jimmy Uso returns on WWE SmackDown

It would be logical to have Solo Sikoa and his new Bloodline triumph over Roman Reigns due to their number advantage. However, we may see WWE go a different path on SmackDown, where Reigns almost handles all of them but not entirely, leading to Jimmy Uso's return. There's bad blood between him and Reigns, but Sikoa was the one who threw him out of the Bloodline following his loss to Jey.

Solo Sikoa and Tama Tonga ousting Jimmy Uso from The Bloodline. [wwe.com]

We may see Jimmy back from his injury and in Roman Reigns' corner. If the latter is fit to compete, this could lead to a tag team match between them and the team of Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu. Triple H has invested too much time in this storyline to rush through its stages, and we may see a cinematic rivalry unfold on the blue brand in the coming months.

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#3. Tiffany Stratton cashes in her Money in the Bank contract

Nia Jax defeated Bayley at SummerSlam to win the WWE Women's Championship. Interestingly, Tiffany Stratton's surprise appearance and interference during the match, threatening to cash in her Money in the Bank contract, helped Jax win the title. The two friends celebrated Jax's championship victory together, but now there is a massive conflict of interest.

The Queen of the Ring is expected to celebrate her title win on SmackDown this week. Triple H could book a shocking turn with Tiffany Stratton cashing in her MITB contract against Jax and winning the title. This would set up a massive match between them at Bash in Berlin and unleash a monstrous Jax who would lose the WWE Women's Championship title in less than a week.

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#4. LA Knight gets arrested after Logan Paul's lawsuit

LA Knight won his first singles title in WWE after defeating Logan Paul for the United States Championship at SummerSlam. The entertaining build-up to their title match saw Knight destroy Paul's Prime Energy Drink truck backstage on SmackDown. The Social Media Maverick sued Knight, accusing the newly crowned champion of damaging his property.

LA Knight with Logan Paul over his shoulders during their SummerSlam contest. [wwe.com]

Knight is expected to receive a warm welcome from fans on SmackDown following his title win, and Paul may have planned a surprise. LA Knight may double down on the damage to get under Paul's skin, causing the latter to call authorities and have the champion arrested on television. This would instantly make their feud more intense if the creative team plans a title rematch at Bash in Berlin later this month.

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#5. A-Town Down Under breaks up

Austin Theory and Grayson Waller made a surprise appearance on RAW after SummerSlam earlier this week. They locked horns with The Awesome Truth and won after Theory pinned R-Truth. The former WWE Tag Team Champions' victory came as a surprise, especially after the creative team had teased tension between them for weeks.

Several incidents occurred where Waller pushed Theory into harm's way, setting up the latter face turn. Their recent victory may have thrown some fans off the tension, and Triple H could pull off a shocking betrayal angle between the two starts on SmackDown this week. It will be interesting to see what happens with the former tag team champions fresh off their win on RAW.