Things are heating up fast on the blue brand, and WWE might be gearing up to raise the stakes even higher for next weeks SmackDown.
During the October 10 episode of SmackDown at RAC Arena in Perth, Drew McIntyre ambushed Jacob Fatu backstage, triggering a major response. SmackDown General Manager Adam Pearce wasnt having it and quickly made the match official for the October 17 episode in San Jose, California.
But now it sounds like this showdown could mean even more than just bragging rights. According to Dave Meltzer in the October 10 edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, theres more to this match than meets the eye.
While WWE hasnt officially added that stipulation to the match yet, its very possible an announcement could come before next week. With Survivor Series on the horizon and Cody Rhodes set to defend his title, WWE could use this match to determine his next challenger.
McIntyre has been on a warpath lately, while Fatu has proven himself as an unstoppable force since arriving on SmackDown. Adding a world title opportunity to the mix would make this already explosive match a potential game-changer.
SmackDown has no off-season, and this could be the next chapter in shaping WWEs main event picture as we head toward Crown Jewel and Survivor Series.
Are you hoping WWE makes it official and adds the title shot stipulation to McIntyre vs. Fatu? Drop your predictions and thoughts in the comments section below.
