8 Things WWE subtly told us on the go-home episode of SmackDown before Night of Champions 2026

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#8. Oba Femi is losing the King of the Ring final

Oba Femi appeared in the ending moment of SmackDown this week. The Ruler confronted Jey Uso, Cody Rhodes, and Gunther. A huge brawl broke out, and it ended with a face-off between the American Nightmare and the Nigerian star.

Usually, the star standing tall in the go-home episode suffers a loss in the actual match. Considering this pattern, WWE subtly confirms that Oba Femi could be losing at the Saudi Arabia show.

Brock Lesnar is likely to be the major factor if the Ruler loses, as the Beast may attack, costing him the opportunity.

#7. Cody Rhodes is losing the Undisputed WWE Title

Cody Rhodes, Gunther, Jey Uso, and Sami Zayn’s brawl ended with Rhodes standing tall with the Undisputed Championship. The Prodigal Son, standing tall among his triple-threat match challengers, could be a sign of losing at the Saudi Arabia PLE.

Even during the promo segment between Sami and Cody, the American Nightmare mentioned that he doesn’t have to get pinned at Night of Champions to lose the title. All this indicates that Rhodes’ days as Champion are numbered, and he could lose at NOC.

#6. Blake Monroe vs. Giulia in the works

Blake Monroe finally arrived on WWE SmackDown and officially debuted by attacking Giulia. A few weeks back, the Glamorous star appeared on the blue brand in a backstage segment.

However, this time, she put the former Women’s United States Champion on notice and destroyed her. This development subtly confirms that WWE is planning for a feud between Blake and Giulia on Friday Night SmackDown.

#5. Jade Cargill is losing at NOC

Jade Cargill and Tiffany Stratton will lock horns in a Women’s US Title match at Night of Champions. During SmackDown this week, Cargill defeated Chelsea Green.

Later, Stratton arrived to rescue Green, but the Storm and her faction members stood tall. Considering that Cargill had the upper hand on the go-home show, she might be losing at Night of Champions 2026.

#4. Charlotte Flair will be off TV for a while

Charlotte Flair lost to Liv Morgan in the finals of the Queen of the Ring tournament. However, this week, the Queen was notably missing from the blue brand. Last week, before the QOTR, Flair got attacked by Jade Cargill.

Her absence from SmackDown before Night of Champions implies that she will be off television for a while. However, it’s crucial to note that Charlotte is already in Saudi Arabia with WWE stars, sparking the chances of her potential NOC appearance.

#3. Solo Sikoa turning face?

The MFT members abandoned Solo Sikoa on SmackDown. Additionally, Solo was part of a segment with LA Knight. The former Bloodline member proposed working together against the Bloodline.

Though the Megastar rejected the offer, it subtly teases that WWE could be planning for the babyface turn of the 33-year-old star. The Roman Reigns-led faction is currently working as a heel on RAW.

So, it’s likely that the company may turn Solo into a temporary babyface for his feud against The Bloodline.

#2. Trick Williams will retain his United States Championship at WWE NoC

Before heading for a title match at Night of Champions, Ricky Saints gets the last laugh on Trick Williams and Lil Yachty. Trick was entangled in a promo segment with the former AEW star.

It ended with the Saints taking a cheap shot at Yachty. Soon, he attacked the US Champion with a microphone and blind sided the title holder. Though Ricky stood tall in the go-home episode, this could be a sign of him losing at the Saudi Arabia show.

This subtly means that Trick Williams will retain the mid-card title at the upcoming PLE.

#1. Finn Balor, Shinsuke Nakamura, Tama and Talla Tonga to reform the Bullet Club?

WWE might be planning to reform The Bullet Club with Finn Balor, Shinsuke Nakamura, Tama Tonga, and Talla Tonga. After breaking up with Solo Sikoa, the former Universal Champion confronted Tama and Talla backstage.

Balor mentioned his history with Tama, stating that they used to work together. In this, Tama mentioned that, like Finn, the King of Strong Styles was also part of his past. Following this, he walked away with Talla Tonga.

This teaser of the Bullet Club on WWE SmackDown could be a hint that the company may be planning to reform them in the near future.