5 Potential Endings to WWE SmackDown Tonight

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However, it hasn’t been confirmed which segment will main-event the show just yet, leaving the ending up for speculation. With that in mind, here are five possible endings to SmackDown tonight.

#5. Trick Williams could be confronted by his new challenger

It seems like Trick Williams is finally done with his Sami Zayn storyline after defeating the Underdog From the Underground at WWE Backlash. In the process, he retained his United States Championship and avenged his fallen friend, the gingerbread man, who was mercilessly attacked by Zayn.

It now seems like the time is right for a new challenger to confront Williams and start a new program for the US Title. Williams could be goaded into a match against Zayn once again tonight, but could come out on top, ending the feud conclusively, before being attacked by Ricky Saints. Williams and Saints had a lot of heat during their time together in NXT, and they could restart their feud on the main roster as soon as tonight, if Saints attacks the reigning champion to close the show.

#4. Gunther could join forces with Paul Heyman on SmackDown

Paul Heyman has granted Gunther a favor by getting him a shot at the Undisputed WWE Championship, in exchange for beating Seth Rollins at WrestleMania 42. The Oracle of The Vision has claimed that they only have a business relationship, but things could change dramatically tonight.

Instead of doubling down about their alliance being one of convenience, Heyman could join forces with Gunther for good. He could pull double duty by managing The Vision on WWE RAW, and Gunther on SmackDown, especially now that Brock Lesnar has retired. He was already managing the two on RAW, and Lesnar could simply be replaced by the Ring General as the newest Paul Heyman Guy.

#3. Jacy Jayne could pin Rhea Ripley to earn a shot at the Women’s Championship

Jacy Jayne and Fatal Influence have received a very strong reaction from the crowd since moving up to the main roster. The former NXT Women’s Champion has gone for Rhea Ripley, Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair straight away, and has sent the babyfaces reeling.

Tonight, she could be booked in a singles match against Ripley in the main event, and could come out on top, potentially after interference from Jade Cargill. This could lead to Jayne getting a shot at Ripley’s Women’s Championship at Saturday Night’s Main Event XLIV. Rumors suggest that the creative team is changing plans for Fatal Influence after the strong reaction they have received from the crowd. Perhaps the first step in the new direction could be Jayne getting a title shot by pinning Ripley tonight to close out WWE SmackDown.

#2. Cody Rhodes could stand tall after the Clash in Italy match is made official

As revealed by Paul Heyman, Cody Rhodes will have to get Gunther’s signature on the contract himself for the match at Clash in Italy. The Ring General tried to attack the Undisputed WWE Champion from behind last week, but was unsuccessful. Tonight, Rhodes could once again repel the former World Heavyweight Champion, after the match between them is made official.

With only two weeks left for the premium live event in Europe, it is high time that WWE makes the match official. However, to ensure that the QB1 of WWE doesn’t look weak heading into his new feud, Rhodes could once again hold his own and send his new challenger reeling up the ramp tonight on SmackDown to close the show.

#1. Gunther could stand tall with the Undisputed WWE Championship

The Ring General will be battling Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship in his home continent. However, the bout has yet to be confirmed.

He could be called out by The American Nightmare, and could put the champion to sleep once again by locking him in a sleeper hold. After their match is confirmed for Clash in Italy, Gunther could stand tall with Rhodes’ Undisputed WWE Championship after putting him to sleep.

It could be a sign of things to come at Clash in Italy, while also putting him over as a credible threat to Rhodes.

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