This week on WWE SmackDown, Nia Jax announced her intention to challenge Bayley for the Women’s Championship at SummerSlam if Bayley retains her title. Nia recently joined SmackDown after being drafted last month. Triple H revealed that the winners of the King and Queen of the Ring tournament would earn a shot at a world title at WWE SummerSlam, setting the stage for the upcoming title match. However, despite the anticipation building up, Nia Jax’s shot at the championship is still two months away.
According to a report by Dave Meltzer from the Wrestling Observer, Piper Niven’s title shot at Clash at the Castle on June 15th serves as a placeholder match for Bayley as she prepares for her showdown with Nia Jax at SummerSlam.
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The primary focus remains on the impending Jax match, with the current bouts acting as fillers until the main event. The scheduling of the SummerSlam match seems premature considering the significant time gap until the event, including the upcoming Money in the Bank Premium Live Event following Clash at the Castle.
Piper Niven’s prominence at Clash at the Castle is attributed to her hometown advantage, performing in Glasgow, Scotland, as a Scottish WWE Superstar. While Niven is set to challenge Bayley for the WWE Women’s Championship, she is expected to portray a heel character. Despite this, the Scottish audience is poised to support her in her first major championship match on the main roster. Additionally, Niven’s tag team partner, Chelsea Green, is likely to be by her side to provide support during the title match.
