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The article discusses the latest wrestling rumors, including Ron Killings being referred to by his real name alongside R-Truth, Nikki Bella declining a private locker room, Damage CTRL disbanding, WWE's interest in signing Private Party, and Komander's long-term injury, emphasizing that these are unconfirmed rumors.
Newest SmackDown Superstar Jade Cargill joins forces with Bianca Belair and Naomi to take on Damage CTRL at WrestleMania, providing Belair with a chance to finally confront the faction after enduring their presence for nearly two years. With the recent addition of Naomi and the revamped Damage CTRL featuring Asuka and Kairi Sane, the stage is set for an explosive showdown at WrestleMania.
After being betrayed by her faction, Damage CTRL, on SmackDown, Bayley finds herself alone on the Road to WrestleMania 40, where she has chosen IYO Sky as her opponent. NXT superstar Jacy Jayne has offered to back her up, and fans are speculating whether Bayley should align with her.
Bayley will face IYO SKY for the WWE Women’s Championship at WrestleMania 40, and three potential stipulations for the match include barring Damage CTRL from ringside, having Dakota Kai as the special guest referee, and making the match a No Disqualification bout.
Bayley declares her entry into the Women's Royal Rumble as part of Damage CTRL's plan to dominate WWE, with The Kabuki Warriors aiming to win the Women's Tag Team titles and Bayley targeting WWE Women's World champion Rhea Ripley. The faction's goals include holding all the gold, and Bayley's declaration adds to the anticipation surrounding their plans.
Bayley's involvement with Damage CTRL continues to be rocky as she attempted to interfere in a match but failed, leading to tension within the group. However, during a match between Asuka and Charlotte Flair, Bayley defied their request to stay backstage and ended up helping Asuka win. This suggests that all is well with Damage CTRL for now, but if they want to build a feud between the two sides, they need to act soon.
Damage CTRL needs to make a big change after their loss at War Games, potentially leading to Bayley's expulsion from the group. WWE Women's Champion IYO SKY will need a new challenger, possibly Bayley, for the Royal Rumble. Other highlights include United States Champion Logan Paul seeking a challenger, Randy Orton targeting The Bloodline, and various ongoing storylines involving tag team champions and injured wrestlers seeking revenge.
Bayley's position as the leader of Damage CTRL in WWE is in question after she took the pin for her team at Survivor Series 2023. In a post-match interview, Bayley expressed her disappointment and uncertainty about her future with the faction. She had previously hinted at the potential return of Sasha Banks to WWE, but it did not materialize.
Becky Lynch, Bianca Belair, Charlotte Flair, and Shotzi will face the formidable team of Damage CTRL, now joined by Kairi Sane and Asuka, in a brutal WarGames Match. After Sane's return to help IYO SKY retain her title, she aligned herself with Bayley, the leader of Damage CTRL. Asuka also joined the group, turning her back on Belair and Flair. Bayley's team had the numbers advantage, but Lynch emerged as the surprise partner for Belair, Flair, and Shotzi. The match is set for Survivor Series: WarGames on November 25th.
In the latest episode of WWE SmackDown, LA Knight sought revenge on Jimmy Uso, Damage CTRL issued a challenge for a War Games match, The Street Profits won a No. 1 Contender's Match, Dragon Lee defeated Axiom, Santos Escobar delivered a promo, Grayson Waller defeated Cameron Grimes, and LA Knight defeated Jimmy Uso with the help of Cody Rhodes. The show focused heavily on the women's War Games match at Survivor Series and featured solid in-ring action.
The November 17th episode of WWE SmackDown is set to be a packed show, featuring a high-energy wrestling showdown between LA Knight and Jimmy Uso, the imminent presence of Damage CTRL with mysterious statements, and a Number One Contender's Match for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship. The show will also include a promo from Santos Escobar, a match between Cameron Grimes and Grayson Waller, and appearances by Charlotte, Shotzi, Bianca Belair, and Becky Lynch. The episode aims to build excitement and anticipation for Survivor Series.
On Friday Night SmackDown, the storyline surrounding Rey Mysterio losing the United States championship to Logan Paul took an interesting turn as Carlito pointed out that it was Santos Escobar who enabled Paul's cheating. Escobar and Mysterio got into a heated altercation, signaling the breakup of their mentor-student relationship. Bayley confronted Iyo Sky about Kairi Sane's interference at Crown Jewel, but Sane forgave Bayley and chose to stay with Damage CTRL. Asuka joined Damage CTRL by betraying Bianca Belair during a trios match. LA Knight vowed to take revenge on Roman Reigns and defeated Grayson Waller. Kevin Owens served as a guest commentator, and Dragon Lee defeated Cedric Alexander in a showcase match. Overall, the show provided a mix of promos, matches, and surprises.
Asuka shocked fans by betraying Bianca Belair and joining Damage CTRL on Friday Night SmackDown. Asuka spat mist in Belair's face and embraced her old friend Kairi Sane, solidifying her allegiance to the heel faction. The heels dominated the babyfaces, with Shotzi being the only woman to come to Belair and Charlotte Flair's aid. A women's War Games match could be on the horizon if the good gals find a fourth member.
Bianca Belair's return to SmackDown opens up several potential directions for her, including feuding with Damage CTRL, reclaiming the WWE Women's Championship from IYO SKY, going after the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship with Charlotte Flair, potentially turning heel on Flair, or joining forces with Bobby Lashley and The Street Profits to form a new super heel group on SmackDown.
Bianca Belair defeated IYO SKY to retain her Raw Women's Title and become the longest-reigning women’s champion of the modern era. SKY had a clear gameplan to incapacitate the champion’s upper body, but Belair used her power to turn the tide in her favor. Bayley and Dakota Kai attempted to help SKY, but their presence was a hindrance, allowing Belair to counter SKY's moonsault and hit the K.O.D. to retain the title.