WWE Smackdown in Oklahoma City: Future HOFer Returns
- The Smackdown event included four matches, with notable victories for Bayley and Solo Sikoa.
- A storyline involving a potential heel turn for Kevin Owens has emerged, with Randy Orton also being a focal point.
- AJ Styles' return was confirmed, which will coincide with Roman Reigns' presence on the show for six consecutive weeks.
WWE Smackdown took place in Oklahoma City on a Friday, serving as one of the final episodes leading up to the Bad Blood premium live event scheduled for October 5 in Atlanta. The show featured four matches, with Bayley defeating Naomi, Carmelo Hayes overcoming Andrade, and Mia Yim winning against Niven. The main event saw Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu triumph over Kevin Owens and Randy Orton. A notable storyline involved a potential heel turn for Kevin Owens, which has been hinted at through his interactions with Cody Rhodes. However, speculation is growing that Randy Orton may be the one to turn on Rhodes instead, given their long history and recent podcast discussions about a potential feud. AJ Styles' return was also confirmed, coinciding with Roman Reigns' six-week presence on Smackdown, setting the stage for an exciting end to the year and the lead-up to the Royal Rumble in 2025.