10 New Directions For WWE After SummerSlam 2022

1. Bayley’s New Faction Dominates

Drew McIntyre Undisputed WWE Universal Champion
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Technically, Io Shirai already has a new direction, because WWE are re-dubbing her Iyo Sky. That's been lost in the hubbub of her union with Dakota Kai and (even more impressively) the returning Bayley. Together, the trio will surely run roughshod over the entire Raw women's division.

WWE just furnished Bianca Belair with three top opponents overnight. All of them are worthy of challenging her for the Raw Women's Title, and feeding Iyo/Kai to the champ could be the plan before eventually getting to Bianca vs. Bayley again.

How cool was that entrance train from Bayley's new buddies though? She was a big enough surprise, but then Dakota and Sky came out for a triple reveal which left fans buzzing. Hey, maybe this can also lead to the return of Sasha Banks down the road too.

Wishful thinking.

Where else do you think WWE booking is headed post-SummerSlam 2022? For more like this, check out 5 Ups & 3 Downs From AEW Rampage (July 29) and 7 Ups & 6 Downs From WWE SummerSlam 2022!

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