The WWE Universe was abuzz with excitement as Bianca Belair secured a hard-fought victory in the first round of the Queen of the Ring tournament on SmackDown. However, her journey to the top might be short-lived, as all indications suggest that she may be on the verge of a shocking defeat to Tiffany Stratton in the quarterfinals.
During her qualifying match against Candice LeRae, Belair was seen favoring her left knee, which was subtly attacked by Indi Hartwell. WWE’s Chief Content Officer, Triple H, seems to have hinted at Belair’s impending defeat, as she was selling the injury throughout the match. This development has sparked speculation that Belair might lose her upcoming match against Stratton, potentially due to her knee injury.
The inclusion of Jade Cargill in the Queen of the Ring tournament has fueled speculation that Belair will lose her next match on SmackDown. WWE might be saving the highly anticipated showdown between Belair and Cargill for a bigger stage. With Cargill advancing to the quarterfinals after defeating Piper Niven, it’s likely that WWE wants to protect Belair’s reputation by having her lose due to injury, rather than a clean defeat.
Tiffany Stratton, on the other hand, is poised to gain significant exposure and momentum with a victory over one of WWE’s top stars. A win over Belair would establish Stratton as a top-caliber superstar and set her up for a thrilling showdown with Jade Cargill in the semi-finals. With Triple H possibly planning to put the former NXT Champion in the spotlight, Stratton’s participation in the Queen of the Ring tournament could be a game-changer for her career on SmackDown.
As the drama unfolds, one thing is certain – the Queen of the Ring tournament just got a whole lot more exciting. Will Bianca Belair overcome her injury woes to advance to the semi-finals, or will Tiffany Stratton’s star continue to rise with a monumental victory? Tune in to SmackDown to find out.
