4 Things WWE subtly told us on the go-home episode of SmackDown before Saturday Night’s Main Event

The Terror Twins defeated Aleister Black and Zelina Vega on the show. [Image credits: WWE.com]
The Terror Twins defeated Aleister Black and Zelina Vega on the show [Image credits: wwe.com]

The final episode of SmackDown before WWE Saturday Night's Main Event XLII concluded with the victory of The Terror Twins. Rhea Ripley and Damian Priest defeated Aleister Black and Zelina Vega in a mixed tag team showdown.

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Besides the high-profile bout, the show witnessed a heated confrontation between Cody Rhodes and Oba Femi. In this article, we will discuss four things WWE subtly told us on the go-home episode of the blue show before SNME.


#4. Rhea Ripley vs. Jade Cargill was teased

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Rhea Ripley was not only part of the main event, but she also engaged in a heated face-off backstage. This happened when she came face-to-face with WWE Women's Champion Jade Cargill. While The Storm quickly walked away, the segment hinted that WWE could be planning a match between the two megastars in the near future.

The Stamford-based promotion can set up this feud by booking Ripley to win the 2026 Women's Rumble Match or the Elimination Chamber Match.

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#3. Aleister Black and Damian Priest's feud is now over

Damian Priest finally got redemption against Aleister Black this week. SmackDown went off-air after The Terror Twins emerged victorious, and WWE didn't book a post-match angle. This subtly confirms that the feud between Black and Priest is now over.

Both stars will likely move in a different direction on the Friday night show. WWE can also book them for the Men's Royal Rumble Match next year.

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#2. WWE is high on Je’Von Evans and Lash Legend

Since Lash Legend arrived on the main roster, she has looked dominant in all of her matches and physical altercations. On SmackDown, she locked horns with Alexa Bliss and defeated the former Women's Champion in a squash match. Bliss lost to Legend in less than four minutes.

Talking about Je'Von Evans, he defeated The Miz in a singles match on SmackDown before SNME. The strong booking of the upstarts is proof that the company is high on them, and they potentially have a bright future ahead.

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#1. Bianca Belair’s return is imminent

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It's been a long time since Bianca Belair has appeared on World Wrestling Entertainment TV. However, it seems that the Triple H-led promotion is gearing up for the return of The EST.

Since Jade became world champion, she has been dominating the women's division. On SmackDown this week, she destroyed Michin and seemed unstoppable. All this could lead to Belair's return to Friday Night SmackDown. She could stop Cargill and set up a dream feud.

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