10 New Directions For WWE After Backlash 2016

10. Becky Lynch As Champion

With Backlash firmly in the rear-view mirror, one of the most notable new directions we have on our hands is Becky Lynch as the SmackDown Women’s Champion. Not only does this make her the first-ever holder of the newly-introduced title, but it also represents a personal landmark for Becky in what was the first major championship win of her WWE career.

So it’s new directions all around!

As great as this news is for The Lass Kicker, part of me remains cautious to see how this will play out. As the plucky babyface with that never-say-die attitude, you could argue she’s far more suited to chasing the title than holding it, so it’ll be interesting to see how she transitions from the role of challenger to champion.

In terms of a potential opponents, if we look at the heel side of the SmackDown women’s division there aren’t a great deal of options. We’ve already seen Becky vs. Natalya, Alexa Bliss was eliminated first in the six-pack challenge so she’s hardly a contender, while Carmella is seemingly tied up with Nikki Bella for the time being.

That only leaves one woman left to step up to the plate once she returns from her recent 30-day suspension. Like it or not, Becky vs. Eva Marie for the SmackDown Women’s Championship would certainly be new if nothing else…