Crown Jewel is approaching in less than two weeks, leading to a convergence of WWE brand lines once again. A report from PWInsider reveals that several stars from “WWE SmackDown” are present backstage at “WWE Raw” tonight. Given that these individuals are closely linked to storylines involving title ramifications, it’s highly probable that all four will make an appearance on the show.
Solo Sikoa stands out as the most prominent name mentioned by PWInsider. He had an altercation with his older brother, “Raw” star and current Intercontinental Champion Jey Uso, during Friday’s “SmackDown.”
Uso is set to defend his title in a rematch against Bron Breakker tonight, and there is considerable speculation that Sikoa, along with other members of the New Bloodline, may interfere, potentially costing Uso the championship and leading him to reconcile with the original Bloodline, including Jimmy Uso and Roman Reigns.
Cody Rhodes, the Undisputed WWE Champion, and Nia Jax, the WWE Women’s Champion, are also reported to be backstage. Both have made recent appearances on “Raw” as part of the buildup for their respective championship matches at WWE Crown Jewel.
Rhodes will face World Heavyweight Champion GUNTHER at the event in Saudi Arabia, while Jax is set to battle Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan. The presence of Bayley adds an element of intrigue, as the former WWE Women’s Champion currently lacks a match at Crown Jewel.
After suffering a defeat in a tag team match on last week’s “SmackDown,” where she was paired with Naomi and lost to Jax and surprise partner WWE Women’s Speed Champion Candice LeRae—who stepped in for the unwell Tiffany Stratton—Bayley’s future remains uncertain.