Update:
Mike Johnson of PWInsider is reporting two NXT stars are set to compete on tonight’s edition of Friday Night SmackDown.
Shotzi Blackheart and the returning Tegan Nox are set to face WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Natalya and Tamina. It’s unknown at this time if they are going to be permanent members of the SmackDown roster.
Potential Call-Up During Tonight’s SmackDown
We may see another member of the NXT roster called up tonight during Friday Night SmackDown.
Wrestlevotes on Twitter posted the following, hinting that a member of the NXT roster will be joining the blue brand.
☎️⬆️ -> 🔵⚪️ pic.twitter.com/ZmLQGZdNoy
— WrestleVotes (@WrestleVotes) July 9, 2021
In recent weeks a number of NXT talent have worked evaluation matches prior to television tapings, including Karrion Kross, Scarlett, Toni Storm, Shotzi Blackheart, and Bronson Reed.
WWE is advertising the following for tonight’s episode.
- MITB Qualifying Match: King Nakamura vs. Baron Corbin
- MITB Qualifying Match: Seth Rollins vs. Cesaro
- Bayley’s MITB Replacement Announcement
Advertisement for tonight's #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/kjy7TZBFdO
— HeelByNature.com (@HeelByNatureYT) July 9, 2021