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WWE Bad Blood is this Saturday in Atlanta, Georgia. Title matches, deep storylines, Hell in a Cell, and much more—let’s break down the card.
It's going down in Atlanta!
Which match are you looking forward to the most SATURDAY at #WWEBadBlood?!#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/gl8owmgiRM
— WWE (@WWE) October 1, 2024
For the first time in years, WWE will have a shark cage match. Dominik Mysterio will be suspended above the ring when Liv Morgan defends the Women’s World Championship against Rhea Ripley. Liv is leaning into the homewrecker gimmick and claims she is going to keep both the title and the man she stole from Rhea. Rhea is certainly the better athlete, but Judgment Day has been booked strongly on TV as of late. I’m not predicting a classic match, but they should bring an entertaining story with Dominik in the cage. It’s a strong possibility they continue to book Liv/Judgment Day strongly, but I see a babyface comeback story payoff and Rhea Ripley winning the Women’s World Championship.
.@DomMysterio35 better thank @YaOnlyLivvOnce for saving him from taking an early trip inside the shark cage! 😱#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/q1IJxAr6Xx
— WWE (@WWE) October 1, 2024
In another match involving Judgment Day storylines, Damian Priest will take on Finn Bálor. Priest is looking to make a babyface comeback story of his own after Bálor and company left him lying lifeless in the ring on the most recent episode of Raw. These two know each other very well by now, so it should lead to a pretty entertaining match. I think both of The Terror Twins get their payoff on this night, so give me Priest after numerous false finishes.
The destruction of the friendship between @ArcherOfInfamy and @FinnBalor has been simmering since June 2023… 👀
Watch the full story of their tension and betrayal before their long-awaited match at #WWEBadBlood!
▶️: https://t.co/fjgfwpSkFL pic.twitter.com/7VGDLFfGAg
— WWE (@WWE) October 1, 2024
We are in for a treat when CM Punk takes on Drew McIntyre inside Hell in a Cell. This is the trilogy match in their lengthy storyline. They showed in their strap match that they are willing to have physical matches, so I expect nothing less from this one. Both men have basically said they are willing to put their lives on the line to defeat the other. For the official prediction, I just don’t see CM Punk having the foresight or selflessness to put over the younger talent, especially in a legendary match like Hell in a Cell.
"It's not a God you're praying too. It's not the devil you're praying too. You will be praying to CM Punk."@CMPunk is ready go through hell with @DMcIntyreWWE THIS SATURDAY at #WWEBadBlood! 😳#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/GV3RuI6ZGB
— WWE (@WWE) October 1, 2024
Nia Jax will defend the WWE Women’s Championship against Bayley. This might be the low point of the card, as we have seen this match numerous times and we really don’t expect anything new. It would seem that Nia’s current friend and current Ms. Money in the Bank, Tiffany Stratton, will be the one to cash in and betray Nia, so I would say either Nia wins or Tiffany cashes in before it ends.
These two definitely have BAD BLOOD… 😤🩸
Nia Jax defends her WWE Women's Championship against @itsBayleyWWE THIS SATURDAY at #WWEBadBlood in Atlanta! pic.twitter.com/wosj2KUpv4
— WWE (@WWE) October 1, 2024
The unlikely team of Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes will have a tag team match against The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu). This match is also likely to be more about the storytelling and less about a classic wrestling matchup. It would seem unlikely for both the WWE Undisputed Champion and the returning Tribal Chief to take a pin in this situation, so I see Jacob Fatu being the one pinned in this match.
"No problem at all. Unless, of course, you make it a problem."@CodyRhodes teaming with @WWERomanReigns is a way to end The Bloodline once and for all, and @RandyOrton has no problems with that…for now.#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/gMQ892hEyD
— WWE (@WWE) September 28, 2024
That wraps up WWE Raw for this week. Stay tuned to Greenville Sports Media for more of my regular wrestling articles.
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