The latest news from the WWE Universe has been making headlines, and there are some exciting developments to look forward to.
Reported Plans for WWE Bad Blood Main Event
While fans are eagerly anticipating the Hell in a Cell match between CM Punk and Drew McIntyre, it seems that WWE has different plans for the main event of the upcoming Bad Blood premium live event on Oct. 5. According to Fightful Select, internal WWE plans have Roman Reigns and WWE champion Cody Rhodes teaming up to face Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu in the main event.
Reigns and Rhodes are two of the biggest stars in WWE, and their partnership after being heated rivals adds an intriguing element to the match. The fact that Reigns has not headlined an event in a while, combined with the location of Bad Blood in Atlanta, where Rhodes is from and Reigns played football, makes this match even more exciting for fans.
WWE, USA Reportedly Discussing 3-Hour SmackDown
In other news, there are talks between WWE and USA Network about the possibility of extending SmackDown to a three-hour show. While nothing has been finalized yet, there is a chance that SmackDown could become a longer program in the future. With the move of Raw to Netflix, there is a void in USA Network’s programming that could potentially be filled by a longer SmackDown.
The idea of a three-hour SmackDown may seem daunting, but under the leadership of Triple H, WWE has been able to make longer shows more enjoyable for fans. Having top stars like Reigns and Rhodes exclusively on SmackDown could make a longer show more appealing and potentially lead to higher ratings.
Hikuleo Reportedly Ticketed for NXT
Former New Japan Pro-Wrestling star Hikuleo is rumored to be starting his WWE career in NXT. Despite speculation that he would join The Bloodline on the main roster, Hikuleo is currently listed on the NXT roster. As the brother of Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa, who are part of The Bloodline, Hikuleo has the potential to make a big impact in WWE.
With NXT moving to The CW next month, WWE is looking to bolster the brand, and adding a talented big man like Hikuleo could provide a significant boost. While his debut date and plans are still unknown, Hikuleo has the size and skills to be a formidable challenger for the North American championship.
Overall, the WWE Universe is buzzing with excitement over these developments, and fans can look forward to some thrilling matches and new faces in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for more updates from the world of WWE.
