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The upcoming episode of WWE SmackDown will air live from Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. Two matches have been announced for Friday's show so far.
Besides the bouts, Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes are also announced for WWE SmackDown this week. Fans should expect the company to continue its build towards Bad Blood 2024. That said, here are three last-minute predictions for this week's WWE SmackDown:
#3 Alexa Bliss could join The Wyatt Sicks on WWE SmackDown
The Wyatt Sicks has been nothing short of dominant and ruthless since its debut. After terrorizing RAW for months, the Uncle Howdy-led faction is rumored to move to SmackDown, which could potentially happen this week.
The Wyatt Sicks could be joined by a new member, Alexa Bliss. The nine-time champion (three-time RAW Women's Champion, two-time SmackDown Women's Champion, three-time Women's Tag Team Champion, and one-time 24/7 Champion) has been off WWE TV due to maternity leave. However, she could return this week as the new member of The Wyatt Sicks.
If so, Little Miss Bliss, along with Nikki Cross, could chase the Women's Tag Team Title on the blue brand.
#2 Carmelo Hayes could cost Andrade a potential win
Andrade will lock horns with LA Knight for the United States Title on SmackDown. However, the 34-year-old star could fail to usurp The Megastar due to Carmelo Hayes' interference.
Andrade was involved in a high-octane feud with Hayes, which saw the duo clash with each other in five action-packed encounters. While Andrade managed to win the five-match series three-two, things may be far from over between the rivals.
Hayes could make his presence felt during the title match on WWE SmackDown to cost Andrade a potential win, planting the seeds of another showdown.
#1 Solo Sikoa could recruit Hikuleo to The Bloodline
As fans must be aware, Tama Tonga's half-brother, Hikuleo, has been rumored to join The Bloodline for quite some time. While that has not happened yet, things may finally change on Friday night.
Sikoa could strengthen his faction by recruiting the six-foot-eight-inch star to The Bloodline on Friday night. Hikuleo could be Sikoa's second Enforcer, alongside Jacob Fatu. The monster could make his debut and take out both Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes to make a statement tomorrow night.
