WWE SummerSlam 2019: 10 Matches That Must Happen

3. Becky Lynch vs. Shayna Baszler

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Realistically, both the Raw and SmackDown Women's Titles will be on the line at SummerSlam 2019. Though the intro wished for 10 solid matches rather than makeshift ones there to make up the numbers, it never claimed that WWE won't book more than 10. If we had to pick one women's match to steal the show however, it'd be this one.

'The Man' vs. Smashmouth MMA hell bitch.

Becky Lynch has (perhaps inevitably) lost some steam since her romping, stomping days spent antagonising Ronda Rousey. That's no accident. Without someone as credibly dangerous as Rousey, Becky's antics don't have the same lustre. Shayna Baszler, the reigning NXT Women's Champ and the closest gal to Ronda left in the company, would be a great fit to revitalise Lynch's fire.

It wouldn't take much thought. All WWE would have to do is book Baszler to show up on Raw/SmackDown and call Becky out. She's beaten MMA fighters before, and she's managed to become the top woman in the industry, but she's never faced anyone like Shayna. That simple storytelling suits both ladies.

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