So I just had a very interesting theory pop into my head. I don't know if it'll work in the shows, because they haven't established some of the rules on Champions in trials by combat. BUT.
So. Cersei demands trial by combat. Due to her being part of the Royal Family, she's supposed to have a member of the Kingsguard be her champion. Tommen's Kingsguard appears to now be Church Approved Only (you saw the symbol of the Seven on their armor now).
Think Zombie Mountain is Church Approved now? I wonder if the High Sparrow will insist that Zombie Mountain can no longer be a member of the new, Holy Kingsguard. And thus, Cersei's choice of champion (and trump card) is gone.
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