10 Early WWE SummerSlam 2018 Predictions

6. Ronda Rousey & Natalya Vs. Alexa Bliss & Mickie James

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Anyone wondering where Ronda Rousey (y'know, the woman slated to challenge Nia Jax for the Raw Women's Title at MITB) fits in come SummerSlam, don't panic. WWE appear to have a plan in place for Ronda without the belt, and it includes her new bestie Natalya.

This writer has a hunch Alexa Bliss and Mickie James will attack Jax at Money In The Bank and accidentally cost Rousey the chance to become champion. Think of it this way: Ronda's whole story is that she's a WWE rookie looking to pay her dues and win over fans as a credible full-time wrestler. If WWE give her the title now, that tale goes out the window.

Besides, the chance is there to book Rousey in a match against seasoned female full-timers that will legitimately bed her into the women's division.

Post-MITB, Nia can transition out of the feud and full focus can go on Rousey putting Bliss and James in their place. That's when Natalya can step up, have her friend's back and team with her in Brooklyn against the heels.

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