The Bloodline taking center stage on SmackDown as of late hasn't completely overshadowed a high-profile program that WWE has subtly been planting the seeds for in the background.

Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton has been inevitable since the moment Rhodes captured the Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania 40. It's a far bigger attraction than Rhodes vs. Solo Sikoa and should be coming to fruition sooner rather than later.

The creation of a midcard title in WWE's women's division should also be imminent, though nothing has been remotely teased. The WWE Women's Tag Team Championship has largely flopped and the ladies of Raw and SmackDown could use something much more coveted to fight for.

With Dave Meltzer of F4WOnline.com reporting that the idea has been discussed internally within WWE, perhaps it could eventually become a reality and pave the way for more stars to be afforded opportunities.

This installment of Quick Takes will discuss why a women's midcard title would be beneficial, why Swerve Strickland has more to gain from winning at All In than Bryan Danielson, The Bloodline not needing tag team gold right now, and more.

Rhodes vs. Orton Primed to Be SmackDown's Big WWE Championship Feud This Fall

Rhodes vs. Sikoa for the Undisputed WWE Championship is expected to headline SummerSlam on Aug. 3, but the aftermath of the event will be what sets the stage for an equally exciting fall season.

Not only will Roman Reigns' return kick off The Bloodline's next chapter, Rhodes will have a new threat waiting in the wings for a shot at his title: Randy Orton.

Orton first assisted Rhodes in his war with The Bloodline at Clash at the Castle, and even on that night, Orton could be seen eyeing the prestigious prize. He's hinted at wanting a crack at it since then while also staying true to his word by having Rhodes' back.

The Bloodline's brutal attack on Orton on the July 12 edition of SmackDown should be the catalyst for his heel turn post-SummerSlam. He can blame The American Nightmare for his recent misfortunes when in reality he feels he's being outshined by his former pupil.

A rivalry with Orton will be what carries Rhodes into 2025 ahead of the anticipated clash with The Rock closer to WrestleMania season.

AEW Is Effectively Making Dynamite More Must-See with High-Profile Matches and Angles

The buzz surrounding the AEW product has been fairly consistent throughout 2024 despite a string of strong shows on pay-per-view, but back-to-back excellent editions of Dynamite indicate that the best is yet to come this summer for the promotion.

AEW successfully followed up on Forbidden Door with MJF turning heel in epic fashion by unleashing an intense assault on Daniel Garcia. On the subsequent episode, Mariah May won the women's Owen Hart Cup before finally betraying Toni Storm and leaving her a bloody mess.

Additionally, the July 17 show will feature MJF and Will Ospreay going one-on-one instead of saving their first-ever encounter for the All In pay-per-view.

Regardless of whether it's ratings-related or an attempt to shake things up heading into their next big television contract, it's a smart approach to book bigger matches and angles on Dynamite to send the message that the show shouldn't be missed.

Dynamite lost a lot of its luster years ago but is on the verge of reclaiming that magic thanks to what AEW has been able to accomplish recently without sacrificing the specialness of the pay-per-views.

Swerve Strickland Has More to Gain from Winning at All In Than Bryan Danielson

Swerve Strickland has quietly silenced his naysayers by delivering a remarkable run as AEW World champion and rising to the occasion at every turn.

Strickland cemented his status as the face of the franchise when he bested Will Ospreay in a thriller at Forbidden Door to retain his title. Now, his sights are set on scoring a clean win against Bryan Danielson on the grand stage of All In at London's Wembley Stadium.

Danielson emerged victorious in the finals of the men's Owen Hart Cup to punch his ticket to the All In main event, and as he winds down his full-time career as an active performer, it might be difficult for AEW to pass up crowning him world champion in front of one of their biggest crowds ever.

The American Dragon has yet to hold gold of any kind in AEW and one run as world champ would definitely be deserving. However, he hasn't confirmed that All In will be it for him, meaning that there will be more opportunities for him to take the title down the road.

Danielson winning the AEW World Championship to close All In would be nothing short of a stellar moment, but Strickland has more to gain from winning. Beating another notable name will only add to his aura and erase the narrative that he's merely a stepping stone in this role.

The Bloodline Don't Need the WWE Tag Team Championship Anytime Soon

Before The Bloodline brutalized Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton at the end of Friday's SmackDown, Jacob Fatu made his presence felt by first attacking Austin Theory and new WWE Tag Team champions DIY.

Nothing was confirmed, but if the idea was to get The Bloodline one step closer to reclaiming tag team title gold, DIY losing their belts anytime soon would be extremely premature.

Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa have been built up nicely as an underdog tandem since reuniting late last year. They were successful in what was their fourth title shot at the straps and got their moment in Toronto, the same city they became NXT Tag Team champions in eight years prior.

Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa are likely the endgame for DIY's reign, but there's no need to rush into that before DIY can have a proper run. Furthermore, The Bloodline shouldn't be holding the titles hostage as they await the return of Roman Reigns.

SmackDown's tag team ranks could use another team or two for DIY to work with, but that doesn't necessarily mean WWE should be squandering their title run so swiftly.

WWE's Women's Division Would Benefit More from a Midcard Title Than Tag Team Titles

If a women's midcard championship is indeed on its way to WWE, the divisions on Raw and SmackDown will be better off for it.

The WWE Women's Tag Team Championship seemed to be a great way to utilize more women on television when it was conceived in 2019. Unfortunately, the belts have failed to live up to their full potential and have mostly been handled poorly.

Ditching the tag titles in favor of a new midcard championship that travels between the brands would be a significant step in the right direction. NXT introduced its NXT Women's North American Championship only just recently and so far it's been a welcome addition to a division that could use it.

Raw and SmackDown would be no exception. The talent is there, but the introduction of a new title would make for better stories and a higher chance more women's matches make the card.

Chelsea Green and Dakota Kai are perfect examples of stars who may never be tasked with carrying the division but can hold down the midcard scene and potentially be elevated in the process.

Women's wrestling in WWE is in a stellar state as it currently stands and the eventual debut of a secondary title is simply the next step in its evolution.

Graham Mirmina, aka Graham "GSM" Matthews, has specialized in sports and entertainment writing since 2010. Visit his website, WrestleRant, and subscribe to his YouTube channel for more wrestling-related content.