Tonight’s go-home editions of the WWE SmackDown, ahead of Saturday Night’s Main Event XLII, saw The Terror Twins (Rhea Ripley and Damian Priest) vs. Aleister Black and Zelina Vega in a mixed tag team match-up.
The duo delivered a five-star classic bout, concluding with the Nightmare pinning the former women’s Intercontinental Champion clean to secure victory for herself and her Terror Twin Priest.
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That said, in this listicle, we will look at three reasons why Rhea and Damian picked a win over the heel couple:
#3. Both former WWE Champions are bound to get a push
Priest and Ripley have both evolved into main-eventers and are still receiving a massive push. Both superstars have great potential, and a win over the heel duo, Black and Vega, has solidified the push of former Judgment Day members.
With a tremendous win, the Eradicator and the Archer of Infamy have further strengthened their standing in their respective brands and rosters, getting a step closer to the title pictures once again.
#2. Ripley to switch brand
The Nightmare has been an integral part of the Monday Night RAW women’s roster for a long time. Many feel she needs to jump ships now and switch to Friday Night SmackDown.
A win over the blue brand superstar has punched a ticket for the former two-time WWE Women’s World Champion to swap brands and be part of the Friday Night show.
#1. Mami might get a title shot
Rhea Ripley pinned Zelina Vega clean to capture a win for her team. The 34-year-old former women’s IC Champion is one of the most complete women’s stars on the blue brand roster.
The former member of Judgment Day may have jumped the rankings on SmackDown with a win over Vega. She could get a Women’s Championship shot against the current titleholder, Jade Cargill, and a feud between the two powerhouses would be a major box-office if booked accordingly on the way to WWE WrestleMania 42.
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Edited by Angana Roy