• Blake Monroe’s SmackDown Debut Match Opponent Announced
In a social media exclusive backstage segment from tonight’s SmackDown, Nick Aldis revealed that Blake Monroe’s SmackDown debut match opponent is going to be Giulia.
After #SmackDown General Manager @RealNickAldis informs @BlakeMonroeWWE that it’s time for her to have a match, @giulia0221g makes it clear that she is more than happy to give her would-be opponent what she deserves. pic.twitter.com/qFLFAq8P92
— WWE (@WWE) August 15, 2026
• Paige Is Not Happy After Her Segment Got Cut From Tonight’s SmackDown
On August 8, Paige tweeted the following to Nikki Bella: “I saved your a$$ from getting pinned twice at summerslam.. I’m also the one who WON those championships. I’ll be back next week. You haven’t seen anything yet babe.”
However, Paige didn’t appear on tonight’s SmackDown. After the show ended, Paige tweeted the following: “lol”
This led to Nikki Bella tweeting the following: “What was that @Saraya??? I think I missed what you said. 💁🏻♀️💅🏼”
Paige replied: “You’d think you’d want women to have segments instead of being cut. You’ve always been full of sh*t. It’s alright I’ll just see ya in person next week bb ❤️”
WWE later posted Paige’s taped SmackDown promo as a social media exclusive:
Paige responds to Nikki Bella’s threat to make her life miserable! 👀@Saraya | #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/9u8tirU0pQ
— WWE (@WWE) August 15, 2026
• Shinsuke Nakamura’s Mystery Partner Possibly Revealed
Shinsuke Nakamura returned to WWE TV on last week’s SmackDown and said he’s bringing a new partner to take on The MFTs. In a social media exclusive from tonight’s SmackDown, Nakamura said he and his new partner are coming for Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga’s WWE Tag Team Titles.
Nakamura revealed that his new partner is “chaos” and a “ticking time bomb”.
.@ShinsukeN is back on #SmackDown and he’s bringing a dangerous new partner along with him. #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/t7GvXRnDY9
— WWE (@WWE) August 15, 2026
It looks like Nakamura’s partner is going to be former NJPW wrestler Hiromu Takahashi, as “Ticking Time Bomb” is his nickname. Multiple reports came out a few months back about WWE signing Takahashi.
