In the upcoming Women’s World Championship match, Liv Morgan will defend her title against Rhea Ripley, with Dominik Mysterio suspended above the ring in a shark cage. This bout continues the ongoing rivalry between Morgan and Ripley. At the previous Premium Live Event (PLE), Bash in Berlin, Ripley and Damian Priest defeated Morgan and Mysterio, raising the stakes for this encounter. A decisive win for Ripley would re-establish her dominance in the Raw women’s division and create chaos within The Judgment Day faction. However, it would not necessarily conclude the story between these competitors. Prediction: Rhea Ripley secures the Women’s World Championship.
In the WWE Women’s Championship match, reigning champion Nia Jax faces Bayley. Speculation has mounted regarding Tiffany Stratton potentially cashing in her Money in the Bank contract against Jax following her championship victory at SummerSlam. Bayley could set up Jax for a loss, only for Stratton to intervene and turn the tables. This scenario would allow all three women to shine and position Stratton for a significant championship run. Prediction: Tiffany Stratton cashes in to defeat Bayley and Nia Jax, claiming the WWE Women’s Championship.
The event will also feature a Hell in a Cell match between CM Punk and Drew McIntyre, continuing the tradition of Hell in a Cell matches at Bad Blood events. A victory for McIntyre would thrust him into the World Heavyweight Championship conversation, which may be the more logical outcome compared to a Punk victory. Punk’s status as a major star and an exceptional talker means he does not require a championship to maintain his drawing power. Prediction: Drew McIntyre triumphs over CM Punk.
Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns will team up to face Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu in what promises to be an intriguing matchup. Both Rhodes and Reigns are significant figures on SmackDown, yet their collaboration may be fragile. This match is expected to highlight the tension between the former and current champions while further establishing Sikoa’s iteration of The Bloodline as a formidable faction. This bout feels like a precursor to future events, particularly War Games. Prediction: Sikoa and Fatu overcome Rhodes and Reigns.
In a heated clash, Damian Priest will take on Finn Balor. Much like the women’s championship match, this encounter is anticipated to lead to turbulence within The Judgment Day, suggesting that Balor may fall short against Priest. Unlike the women’s match, a clean finish here could wrap up the narrative surrounding the Judgment Day and the Terror Twins. Raw would benefit from introducing a new top contender to Gunther, and it appears that Priest is ahead of Balor in this regard. Prediction: Damian Priest defeats Finn Balor.