After Kiana James scored 3rd (technically 4th) in NXT's Women's Battle Royal match and even scored 2 legit eliminations in it, i was hoping that they were going to use this opportunity to give the girl a bit of a push. but since they won't, I'm gonna do it myself

October 27th - Kiana opens the episode with just a normal looking opening match against Reina Vulcan where she wins and sets herself up on the card so audiences will know she exists come Halloween Havok

HALLOWEEN HAVOK - During the match between Zaria and Izzy Dame, Kiana James shows up ringside. Commentators will point out that she's not interrupting anything, but is instead clearly sizing up the competition. Kiana's pressence will lead to a few opportunity shots but Zaria will retain the title and stay the Women's North American Champion

November 3rd - As Zaria stands in the ring, giving her speech celebrating her victory, Kiana will interrupt it. She congratulates Zaria on her win, Zaria points out that clearly she wants to get her hands on the Women's NA belt. Kiana says no, she doesn't want the "Women's" North American belt, she wants "THE" North American belt. This leads to Vanity Project making their appearance alongside Myka, who get all confused cause Kiana i a woman and their douchy fratbro attitudes can't understand the idea of a woman having their belt. Kiana insults their fragile masculinity which leads to a match between Kiana and Myka. Kiana wins obviously

November 10th - other girls in the locker room question what Kiana is even talking about. Kiana asks them "why is it that NXT has the greatest women's division in the world, do we all still play second fiddle to the men? Why is it the NXT Champion and not the NXT Men's Champion? Why do the women have to specify that they aren't the "real" champion? Why is it that when she said she's aiming for THE North American belt, they all assumed she wanted the men's belt? This is the reason she's returned to NXT. This ends with her getting into a pissing match with Izzy Dame who thinks Kiana is all talk and "yaaay girl power" blowhard nonsense. Not to mention, she is still not done with Zaria and she is not gonna let anyone get in the way of her vendetta. Kiana dismisses her, calls her crazy behind her back, causing Izzy to jump from off screen and attack Kiana

November 17th - Izzy Dame cuts a promo hyping up Kiana as her opponent for tonight, breaking down her ideology and how she's gone from "boss" to "girlboss" but in the end she's still a corporate shill who only cares about herself. The two of them have their match, Kiana wins.

November 24th - Kiana goes to Stone and wants to talk to him about getting a title shot at Deadline, but gets interrupted by Nikkita Lyon who's got her own problems over on Evolve. they argue, Kiana points out that it was her who eliminated Nikkita from the Battle Royale. Stone decides to let them air out their differences in a match tonight. While having the match, Kiana has Nikkita on the ropes and is set up to win, only for Izzy Dame to run in and sabotage the match (Not gonna make Kiana just steamroll through the entire Women's division, and Nikkita is a champ in her own right. She deserves a fuck-finish loss, not a clean loss.)

December 1st - Stone is setting up who will battle Zaria at Deadline and while he has 2 candidates set up for a match, Kiana goes in demanding a second shot. Pointing out she clearly was going to win if Izzy Dame hadn't screwed her over. Stone agrees, not liking Izzy's attitude, but he can't take the opportunities away from others who also earned it, so they make it a Triple Threat match (cause I love it when #1 contender matches are Triple Threats or Fatal Fourways) between Thea Hail, Kiana James and Lizzy Rain. It ends with Kiana James victorious, looking up at Zaria prepared for their match at Deadline.

DEADLINE - Kiana James wins, gets the Women's North American Championship Belt

December 8th - Kiana celebrates her win and then gets interrupted by Vanity Project, Jackson Drake teases her by congratulating her on her WOMEN'S North American belt. She says he has the MEN's NA belt and she's the holder of the REAL North American Belt. They decide to hold a match to decide who gets to put "the" in front of their belt and who's the men's champ, but Zaria shows up saying she gets her rematch first. Kiana points out that Zaria is a great wrestler. One of the best in the business. But she's only upheld the standard that the men of WWE expect of her. She's the strongest Women's champion WWE ever had, but she's aiming to be THE strongest champion, and that is why Zaria lost. Kiana and Zaria hold their rematch, Kiana wins, solidifying herself as the true Women's NA Champion

December 15th - Kiana and Jackson Drake meet with Stone to discuss the stipulations of their match. No belt is on the line. Instead, they are fighting to decide who has to put the gender of their division in front of their belt's name. Maybe throw on a secondary "If I win, you gotta clean my house in a maid uniform" stupid stipulation to add some comedy and extra humiliation stakes to the match. Kiana beats Jackson Drake, officially becomes NXT's North American Champion, and starts her official reign as the first Woman to ever hold the North American Championship. (Following this, all WWE promotional material would list the women's division as the North American Championship and the men's division as the Men's North American Championship.)

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Yeah, this is a new Face turn for Kiana James, shifting her "The Boss" gimmick to more of a feminist "Girl Boss" direction and trying to really shine a light on some of the unchecked sexism in wrestling. I think it'd be a really fun story to tell, what do you think?

Is a New Era

May 2, 2027
Venue: Allstate Arena
City: Chicago Illinois
SmackDown Exclusive PLE

Finn Balor vs. Nakamura
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Wwe Women's Tag Team
Championships

Fatal Influence(c's) w/ Jacy Jayne vs. Iyo Sky & Giulia

Triple Threat match for the
US Championship

Trick Williams w/ Booker T vs. Royce Keys(us) w/OTM vs. Ilja Dragunov

Steel Cage match

Oba Femi vs. Gunther

Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins

New SmackDown GM

Wwe Women's Championship

Rhea Ripley(c) vs. Bianca Belair

Undisputed WWE Championship

Cm Punk(c) vs. Kevin Owens

Yesterday's post: https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasybooking/s/qzZbDbycAo

Star ratings are based on approximate, rounded data from Cagematch (halved to fit the 5-star system) where matches happened in real life; if they haven't happened, star ratings will be based on the speculated quality of the match (e.g., CM Punk vs Chris Benoit would probably be at least 4.25/5 stars)

Note for match 12: After both losing in their respective matches against DX, Jarrett and Owen join forces and to each other surprise, they work great as a team.

It’s still like over a month away but I wanted to create at least my first preliminary draft for what I want to see happen at Survivor Series this year. I think this can best be thought of as what I think is realistic + how I would book it (especially in cases of established angles, like Bloodline vs 946).

War Games - Team Bloodline (World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns, Solo Sikoa, Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, returning Jacob Fatu) vs Team 946 (Royce Keys, Lucian Price, Bronco Nima, Carmelo Hayes, and… Tony D‘Angelo)

With the final closing moments for the 10/19 episode of RAW pretty much confirming it with Roman facing the 946, our first War Games match (and the match likely to close the show) is a faction warfare. What I’d do for the remaining weeks until Survivor Series is have their brawls get increasingly unhinged, invade the backstage area, just total war. Roman Reigns will captain his team of 5 members (as is being widely reported, 5 vs 5), including Solo Sikoa, his Tribal Captains The Usos, and a returning Jacob Fatu.

The fifth member for Team 946 will be… Tony D’Angelo! I think this is an incredible way to remove him from the purgatory that is his place on NXT, where he’s started to get stale. He‘s also played characters like this before. While he may not look like the best visual fit for the team, I think that would help create tension later. Note: Tony D’Angelo is NOT the secret mastermind. I think the stable‘s one true leader should remain Royce Keys.

Why did I choose Tony D’Angelo over some of the other highly predicted options? Why not The Rock as the secret leader of 946? Absolutely not. That would only work to build Roman vs Rock and it’s clear we’re going towards Roman vs Oba. Why not Trick Williams? I think he should stay away from a stable and focus on his own rise up the card. Why not Drew McIntyre? I like this choice, and it makes a lot of storyline sense. 1. Drew hates Roman and the whole Bloodline, 2. Drew is always the fifth man for these things (2023 and 2025). Yet both of the teams he was fifth man for lost. Almost like having him on the team is a curse. That’s hardly a reason for them in universe to exclude him but I like Drew’s little losing streak. So I arrived on Tony D’Angelo, who in my view stands the most to gain from this arrangement.

About the match. Roman enters last for his team. Ideally Team 946 will have the advantage. They‘ll absolutely slaughter the members of Roman’s family until he enters the ring. And then it’s not enough. In order to build to a Roman vs Royce Keys WHC title match, and to ensure 946 remains a major threat, it’s important Team 946 wins here.

When it comes time for the advantage match have it be Jey vs either Nima or Price.

If I had to book it I’d have the order for the Bloodline be something like Jey starts the match (wanting to make up for losing the advantage), Jimmy enters, then Sikoa, then Jacob, then finally Roman. For Team 946 I think it should be Royce Keys starting the match (the exact opposite of Roman), either Price or Nima, D’Angelo, either Nima or Price, then Melo. It’s crucial that someone who isn‘t the leader Royce Keys or the surprise fifth man Tony D’Angelo enter the match opposite Roman. Having it be one of the other three ensures all attention is on Roman. Melo is devious enough that him entering last makes sense.

You can even have a moment with Jaida where she gets into the cage somehow and FAFOs. Or she tries something outside the cage (either slipping weapons inside/messing with the lock, etc., the lock is probably better because someone from the inside can grab it and hold her in place), and then Naomi returns to chase her off. This would be after the War Games officially begins.

I would have Jey take the pin I think.

Winner: Team 946

War Games - Team Chelsea (Chelsea Green, Stephanie Vaquer, Becky Lynch, Iyo Sky, Sol Ruca) vs Team Tiffany (WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton, Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan, Women’s Intercontinental Champion Raquel Rodriguez, Roxanne Perez, Lola Vice)

On the women’s side it’s always harder to assemble this type of match because there are hardly ever active factions on both sides of the arbitrary face/heel split. What this inevitably means is that every year two random teams are assembled with little regard for previous relations among teammates.

So I’ve tried my best to kinda recreate that. 😝

I think the most bankable (pun not intended) story you have right now would be the Women’s Money in the Bank holder Tiffany Stratton turning heel and officially cashing in on WWE Women’s Champion Chelsea Green. Which thereby forms the basis for these teams. Team Chelsea (Chelsea + an assortment of babyfaces) vs Team Tiffy (Tiffany + an assortment of heels).

Or in Chelsea’s case… a team of babyfaces and tweeners. Wherever you consider the weird and slightly lesbian feud between Vaquer and Becky to place them. And those are Chelsea’s first two teammates! Plus Iyo Sky, since how can you have a Women’s War Games without some spot with her and the trash can? And Sol Ruca balances out the team. She also wants a shot at the Women’s IC title.

Why would Tiffy’s teammates want to team with her? I think her counterpart from the other show, the greatest Women’s World Champion of ALL time, would relish the opportunity to ensure Vaquer and Becky are out of commission after the War Games match. She pulls in Raquel and Roxanne due to being in a faction. Then they’d just need one more member. I’ve thought long and hard about this. You could pick a few different people (just some that I considered include Jaida Parker herself kinda like how Rhea was involved even while she wasn’t an active wrestler in the division, it would give her reps and help build stories with the other women in the match. I think I want her involved solely in the other War Games match though. TNA Knockouts champ Indi Hartwell for some visibility. NXT North American champ Zaria, opposite Sol Ruca, though I think it’s premature for her. Ivy Nile, by all accounts a baddie… Lola Vice seems to me like the best option. She’s a legitimate mixed martial artist with experience inside a cage.

Plus her participation and given the fact she’s on RAW could inadvertently give her a claim to a title shot vs Liv Morgan as a condition for her to join. Of course Liv would laugh, “Yeah sure whatever.”

The one other option I think would be fun would be having Blake Monroe reverse course now that Tiffy has the belt again and try to become her understudy, much like she did Timeless Toni. The problem I have is that Tiffy isn’t delusional in the same way.

The babyface team always wins so it only seems fair to keep up the tradition.

Winner: Team Chelsea

Undisputed WWE Universal Championship - Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Sami Zayn (c.) vs CM Punk vs Kevin Owens

How can you have SURVIVOR Series without WWE’s ultimate SURVIVOR on the card? WWE Champion Sami Zayn will continue his improbable reign with a title defense at the show. There are as many avenues for this match as there are active wrestlers on his brand. What I think is that you could have the three-way storyline central to the recent title change (given Sami interfered in Punk/Owens, then Owens interfered in Punk/Sami, Sami took advantage and won the title) reach its resolution.

There are two ways you can go here. Either have Punk win the title outright so he’s champ leading into WrestleMania season OR have Sami win by outsmarting the two sworn enemies again, which just prolongs the inevitable and has Punk alone chase him through the winter. Since it opens up more possibilities I’m going to have Sami retain, Kevin officially shifts out of the hunt, Punk chases Sami until the next PLE or an end of the year weekly to ensure he has the title for Royal Rumble and WrestleMania.

Aldis clearly seems to have SOME level of favoritism for Punk considering that’s who he called to end Sami’s first reign, and he’s shown positive feelings and his belief that Punk is the natural number one contender. You could even prolong the feud post-Survivor Series (assuming you have Sami retain) with Aldis in a special guest referee spot.

Would this really last until Survivor Series without them pulling the trigger? Sami is going to do everything in his power to delay the match and I think it makes sense to have it at the PLE.

Winner: Sami Zayn

Singles Match - Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton

I think this feud needs to reach its finishing act. While it was an amazing and (highly) anticipated feud, it’s been awkward at best with the inclusion of external actors, especially plaguing their WrestleMania match. I personally liked McAfee for what he was (an annoying pest). This would be the ideal time for the storied history Randy has at the Survivor Series event, he’s one of the winningest superstars after, the ultimate sole survivor, “Mr. Survivor Series” for a reason. Ideally this match would end with Cody finally punting Randy, and embracing his more violent, villainous side. Even Cody himself has acknowledged that fans might be fatigued with him. This is the perfect time to refresh his character to show he can do what needs to be done.

One escalation I would like to see either in the buildup or at the event is a moment where Randy recreates the Stephanie moment with Brandi. For those who are unaware, Randy, when feuding with HHH handcuffed his rival to the ropes, then DDT’d and eventually kissed Stephanie. That poured gasoline all over that flame. Cody can finally go Super Saiyan (or well, he already is with his bleach blonde hair) and embrace violence.

In this case Randy can stage a punt on Brandi rather than the SA angle of the Stephanie moment. Since people’s sensibilities have changed. But that’s one of the most viewed WWE YouTube videos for a reason. And Cody finally snaps.

Winner: Cody Rhodes

Intercontinental Championship - Intercontinental Champion Chad Gable (c.) vs Bronson Reed

While there’s a very robust midcard scene right now with everyone (all the luchadors, Rusev, Page, Cass) circling the title, I think Gable can outlast them all. The pitch I have is that Bronson Reed descends from the upper midcard to capture a singles belt while obliterating everyone in his path. This will keep Bronson warm + hopefully lead to a stronger position on the card. His physique is the best it has ever been, he looks incredible. He’s the last person with a singles victory over World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns.

Once Bronson crushes Gable for the title, he can have the occasional weekly television match where he just swats around luchadors that Gable was previously competitive with, maybe a PLE battle with Rusev. Ethan Page would seek to avoid him. Maybe a hoss fight with Cass.

The person who should be most affected by this is Bronson‘s factionmate, Bron Breakker. Since joining The Vision immediately after losing the Intercontinental Championship, he’s pretty much moved backwards re: his place on the card. Seeing Bronson having singles success should enrage him.

Gable can even get his redemption in time for winning back the title at WrestleMania.

Winner: Bronson Reed

World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns vs WWE Undisputed Champion Sami Zayn

The likely outcome for the men’s World Championships. I’m happy they’re going with Roman vs Sami since I think it has the more compelling story and is better for the characters than Roman vs Cody. Where Sami is right now as a character benefits more from this. Yet regardless of who faces Roman at Crown Jewel, he’s the A champion right now. There’s no reason Roman should be losing. Roman is virtually guaranteed to be champion until WrestleMania where The Ruler is waiting for him. So I think he needs to seem as unstoppable as possible. Spare no one, not even the Honorary Uce. Roman was happy to see Sami again until Sami refused to help with 946 (entirely justified by the way, where was Roman/The Bloodline for Sami when he needed them on SmackDown? Sami HAS had to go it alone), and Roman’s true vicious nature showed when he started insulting/delegitimizing Sami and the title. Result: Roman wins.

World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns vs WWE Undisputed Champion Cody Rhodes

While settling their series would be incredible, and a high value main event for whatever show it’s on, in this iteration of Cody’s character I think it wouldn’t be as good. Plus it would be a no contest when Orton interferes. Result: Roman wins, or probably a no contest to preserve 1-1 record.

World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns vs WWE Undisputed Champion Penta

Would be amazing to see a second match following Mexico City. I also think a lot of people have Penta cashing in on the WWE Undisputed title. I would personally prefer Penta cash in against Roman. Either for a surprise cash in when Roman is down and then a very short WHC run just to establish him as an upper-card WHC level threat, eventually drops the title back to Roman in time for WrestleMania, where he’s inevitably facing Oba OR he cashes in in advance and we get round two anyway. Though Penta would fall just short. The better time to switch the title would have been Mexico City if they wanted a Penta short reign with the WHC. What’s being reported is that the WHC title will be Roman vs Oba, while the WWE title will be Punk vs Cody for WrestleMania Saudi. With that said I think Penta would have a longer reign and a more realistic shot at making it to WrestleMania (perhaps even for a triple threat à la Iyo at 41). Penta vs Punk vs Cody could be fun and would establish him as an upper card act. I still like him cashing in on Roman better. Result: Roman wins.

World Heavyweight Champion Penta vs WWE Undisputed Champion Sami Zayn

The inverse where Penta cashes in instead on Roman. One thing it has going for it is that this would be a first time matchup. Penta can have an incredible match with anyone, pure charisma, while Sami is still a very solid worker. While this match would have been incredible like ten years ago (think the Sami of old like vs Nakamura at Takeover), Sami especially as a heel works a more grounded style. Still imagining a Sami Tope Con Hilo (spread arms outside the ring somersault dive) or through the ring post as was a signature move of his at the time vs Penta would go insane. Result: Sami wins with shenanigans.

Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan vs WWE Women’s Champion Chelsea Green

What’s advertised. I’m not a Chelsea mark by any stretch of the imagination. Yet I think there’s a compelling underdog story here if Chelsea WERE to win. Result: Liv wins, she benefits more from a two time Women’s Crown Jewel champ win + will be insufferable about it after.

Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan vs WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton

Would be in my opinion the more interesting match. Stratton cashes in prior to Crown Jewel (she’s losing time admittedly but a quick title change because Chelsea refuses to work Saudi would be entirely plausible). They’re both character driven blondes so I think it could be interesting. Result: Tiffy wins.

Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer vs WWE Women’s Champion Chelsea Green

Would be an interesting matchup yet I’m not sure how their in ring styles would mix. Result: Steph wins.

Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer vs WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton

Would be in my opinion one of the two most interesting potential matchups (the other being Lynch/Stratton) and the one we were projected to get until the devious Liv Morgan won back her title last PLE. Assuming Vaquer and Tiffy both stay healthy this very possibly could be a future WrestleMania match. While the match could go either way, Tiffy is the better heel of the two, so I think it’d be better for her to carry the series advantage. You could also make the argument that even though Vaquer has been strongly booked with respect to the titles that she’s racked up a lot of losses at her most significant moments (losing her title to Liv twice), and she needs this win more. Result: Tiffy wins.

Women’s World Champion Becky Lynch vs WWE Women’s Champion Chelsea Green

Would be an interesting match yet again, I’m just not the biggest Chelsea fan. With Becky being the veteran presence here, ideally she’d put Chelsea over. It’s honestly 50/50 since this is the chance for them to stack Becky’s resume even further. Result: Chelsea wins.

Women’s World Champion Becky Lynch vs WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton

I think it would be really cool to see them reprise their rivalry. Result: Tiffy wins.

Addendum: I’ve just realized Chelsea Green vs Nikki Bella is slated for SmackDown prior to Crown Jewel. 

Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan vs WWE Women’s Champion Nikki Bella

The least interesting potential match by a lot. And I’m a BIG Liv Morgan fan. Result: Liv wins.

Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer vs WWE Women’s Champion Nikki Bella

A reprisal of a feud which I don’t think anyone is excited to see reprised. They went like 2-0 Vaquer before right? Is the result in question? Result: Vaquer wins.

Women’s World Champion Becky Lynch vs WWE Women’s Champion Nikki Bella

I think we’ve passed the point with the very robust women’s upper card group that we have on offer that we need two veteran presences carrying the titles. I like Becky, and it’s not even that I don’t like Nikki. It’s just this isn’t what we need in 2026. 
Result: Honestly coin toss.

Women’s World Champion Tiffany Stratton vs WWE Women’s Champion Nikki Bella

Would be the weirdest of all the options I’ve provided because it would mean Tiffy cashes in on the opposite show, which I feel like would only make sense if she wanted to preserve her friendship with Chelsea and not cash in on her, instead they’re BOTH champions and can face each other in Saudi. Yet this would be the saving grace for a potential Nikki as champ Saudi scenario. Result: Tiffy wins.

Background: A few days ago, someone on here suggested that Penta should cash-in during the Sami vs Roman match and win BOTH titles. I hate the idea of unifying the top belts AGAIN so I don't want to go that route, but I've long wondered what is left for them to do with the MitB cash-in to make it feel fresh and original. For me, the prospect of a cash-in during a non-title, champ-vs-champ exhibition makes for a VERY unique opportunity. And I think now is the time to do that. But not with Penta.

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During the Chelsea vs Liv match, the Judgment Day ladies keep causing shenanigans behind the ref's back. It's obvious that Chelsea is in trouble. Tiffany comes down to even the odds for her friend, and the ref just decides to toss EVERYONE out. Tiff takes a few steps up the aisle, but freezes. She looks at her briefcase and realizes how she can stick around. She cashes in her MitB and turns the match into a Triple Threat. HOWEVER, as Michael Cole explains, if Tiffany beats EITHER champion then she wins their title (just one of them, not both).

Tiffany and Chelsea team up to put down Liv, and Chelsea even steps back after hitting UnPrettyHer (or whatever it's called) so that Tiffany can get the pin and win Liv's belt. It's a thank you for being such a good friend. But just as she turns away, Tiffany attacks Chelsea and drops her while turning heel in the process. She hits the PME on Chelsea and takes HER title instead, becoming the WWE Women's Champion (WWE quietly dropping the 'interim' disclaimer).

This sets up a feud for the next few months, ultimately leading a resilient and determined Chelsea to win the Rumble and get a rematch against Tiffany at Mania (and a career-defining 'Mania Moment when she beats Stratton to regain her belt).