The loss at SummerSlam for Bianca Belair will create more sympathy towards the superstar, according to Vince McMahon. Also, Britt Baker vs Thunder Rosa is on tap for early 2022.
More On Bianca Belair Loss
Only two WWE pay per views over the past 18 months have seen fans. The second was SummerSlam and WWE delivered.
There were a bunch of title changes and two big returns. Becky Lynch is back and then the show closed with Brock Lesnar returning.
Both returns left fans talking, but one for negative reasons. With Sasha Banks unable to compete, Lynch returned and won the SmackDown Women’s Championship in 26 seconds.
Bianca Belair’s title run ending so abruptly left plenty of anger. It will lead to Becky Lynch being the top female heel on SmackDown.
And, the Wrestling Observer Newsletter has more on Vince McMahon’s decision. In particular, he wants the fans to feel sympathy for Belair.
?? @BeckyLynchWWE IS BACK!!! ??#SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/0AP6Vi1v5r
— WWE (@WWE) August 22, 2021
We’re a little excited to see Becky Lynch. #TheMan #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/Awafh7UKEF
— Wrestling Resource – The Sportster (@WrestlingSheet) August 22, 2021
It will be interesting if the the plans work. Remember, WWE turned Lynch heel once and that led to “The Man.”
We will have to see how the live crowd reacts to her. A feud with Belair is likely to continue into the fall.
Me watching Vince McMahon book Becky Lynch to squash Bianca Belair #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/NGc18ZzRgg
— tommy1211 (@wehaveagronk) August 22, 2021
Belair won the belt from Banks in the main event of night one for WrestleMania 37. With Banks out and Lynch back, there is a new draw on the blue brand.
Major Britt Baker Program Set
Speaking of the women’s division, AEW has stepped up their game over the past year. Not long ago, Britt Baker captured the AEW Women’s Championship at Double Or Nothing.
Since winning gold, she has worked some minor programs. But, fans want to see her meet Thunder Rosa again.
The idea is for them to work another program in early 2022. So, both have a few months of work before they resume their rivalry.
Britt Baker and Thunder Rosa have unfinished business as Rosa holds a win over the champion that “technically doesn’t count” as it took place in a Lights Out match
A major rematch between the two will be built up leading into early-2022.
-WON pic.twitter.com/tZuakY0mhy
— Dirt Sheet Radio (@DirtSheetRadio) August 27, 2021
Highlights for my Top 3 Women’s Matches of 2021 so far – Tay Conti/Shida (04.21.2021)-Giulia/Tam Nakano(03.03.2021)-Britt Baker/Thunder Rosa(03.17.2021) Must Watch! @TayConti_ @shidahikaru @thunderrosa22 @RealBrittBaker @giulia0221g @tmtmtmx @MadKing1981 @cozysuperkick @onlxn pic.twitter.com/dbuz61r7Kn
— Puroresu Flowsion (@PuroresuFlow) May 2, 2021
[NEW UPLOAD] A match that was a level above excellent. A match that reached all time classic territory. Why Britt Baker vs Thunder Rosa is a Masterpiece. @RealBrittBaker @thunderrosa22 https://t.co/O1aqDhX0vw pic.twitter.com/vmhKIwWdUk
— TranquiloClubYT (@TranquiloClubYT) March 24, 2021
During a set of tapings because of COVID, they battled in a Lights Out Match. It was a bloody affair that saw an array of weapons.
Thunder Rosa won, but many see that match as the moment that elevated Baker. Tony Khan purchased the rest of Thunder Rosa’s contract from the NWA, so both are locked-in to AEW.
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