WWE SmackDown this week featured major title matches, with Sami Zayn and Chelsea Green defending their respective championships. Both champions successfully retained their titles and remain at the top of their divisions.
Cody Rhodes also sent a final message to Randy Orton ahead of their Last Man Standing match. In this article, we will discuss five things WWE subtly told us on the October 30, 2026, episode of SmackDown.
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#5. Damian Priest next in line for a US Title shot
Damian Priest warned Nick Aldis and expressed his desire to get a title shot soon. Shortly after, the former Judgment Day member was confronted by Fraxiom, setting up a potential singles match.
Priest’s words make it clear that the Stamford-based promotion is planning to push The Archer of Infamy into the mid-card title picture, suggesting that he could be next in line for a mid-card championship opportunity.
#4. Blake Monroe vs. Paige is in the works
Blake Monroe and Paige had a heated backstage interaction where Blake initially claimed to be a fan of the veteran star before revealing that it was a decade ago. Later, the former NXT star asserted that Paige shouldn’t stick her nose where it doesn’t belong.
This heated war of words is a subtle hint that WWE is planning a feud between them in the upcoming weeks.
#3. Nikki Bella-Paige feud put on hold?
Nikki Bella and Paige have each scored one victory over the other, and many fans were hoping for a rubber match between them. However, WWE teasing a feud between Blake Monroe and Paige subtly suggests that the company has put the Nikki-Paige rivalry on hold for now, with both stars set to move in a new direction.
The Fearless One has already lost her Women’s Championship match against Chelsea Green, and she may get a new direction and feud after Crown Jewel 2026.
#2. Gunther is screwed
Finn Balor’s Demon character is back, and his feud with Gunther is about to intensify. The Demon has an impressive track record of winning major matches.
The return of this dark persona against the Ring General suggests that the former World Heavyweight Champion could be in trouble and is likely to lose their upcoming match.
#1. Cody Rhodes vs. Sami Zayn rematch set for WWE Survivor Series: WarGames?
Cody Rhodes teased going after the Undisputed Championship again and vowed to defeat Randy Orton in their Last Man Standing match.
The American Nightmare’s comments about pursuing the Undisputed Title subtly suggest that WWE might be preparing for a rematch between Sami Zayn and Cody, potentially at Survivor Series: WarGames 2026.
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Edited by Divesh Merani
