Backstage Update on Brock Lesnar’s Universal Title Defenses, Lana’s Role on SD Live

Its been an interesting time over on SmackDown Live’s women’s division lately. Lana made her SmackDown debut this past Tuesday (June 6, 2017) and found herself in a SmackDown Live Women’s Title match against Naomi at the Money In The Bank (MITB) pay-per-view (PPV) later this month.

Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that although Lana is currently supposed to be a heel on Tuesday nights, she will almost certainly be a babyface due to the gimmick she is currently working. It was also noted that Lana is basically working the role that was supposed to be for Eva Marie, who is now focusing on acting and isn’t returning to the company.

As for WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar, he is currently set to defend his title against Samoa Joe at the Great Balls Of Fire PPV on July 9th. The match is being widely regarded as a dream match for most professional wrestling fans, and it’ll all go down from the Cajundome in Lafayette, Louisianna. The Observer noted that “The Beast” is set to face Braun Strowman at SummerSlam in August, and WWE officials are planning to do Lesnar vs. Finn Balor as well as Lesnar vs. Seth Rollins before the former UFC champ takes on Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 34.

We’ll keep you updated as more information becomes available….