5 storyline payoffs WWE could be saving for later

Believe it or not, WWE has been setting a lot of plans into motion lately, and it feels like it will result in some of the best storytelling the company has done in a while. Of course, that won't be the case with every storyline the company comes up with, but there is just something about all the pieces at play right now which screams must-watch television.

In fact, between WWE continuing to tease the revealing of the glitch character and The Fiend seemingly having unfinished business with Braun Strowman, it seems like a plethora of options are possible here. Maybe even enough to keep fans tuning in every week to see what happens next.

With that being said and WWE needing a strong showing during the summer months of the year, here are five payoffs the company could be saving for later. As always, let us know your thoughts in the comments below, and be sure to tell us what you think WWE is hinting.

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#5 The Fiend winning The Universal Title

The Fiend is on the hunt for his Universal Title

It's no secret that most fans want to see The Fiend win back The Universal Title, and while he was unsuccessful at Money in the Bank, that doesn't have to be the end. In fact, between Bray Wyatt's loss at the pay per view and the ongoing nature of the story being told, it looks like this is far from over.

With WWE also needing something to bring fans back in droves, it makes sense for the company to eventually put the title back on The Fiend. At least that way, The Fiend's storyline can continue to be fleshed out, WWE will have a plethora of great heels for him to work against, and it will be gold for the TV rating of Friday Night SmackDown.

#4 WWE not having Otis cash in on Braun Strowman

Which champion will Otis be going for now that he is Mr. Money in the Bank?

Otis of the tag team Heavy Machinery won The Money in the Bank briefcase during the May 10 pay per view, and while it was said that he is guaranteed a title match at a time of his choosing, it has never been specified which belt he will be going after. Furthermore, Otis' status as a comedy gimmick kind of muddies the water on exactly what the company intends to do here.

However, with Otis now the proud owner of the men's Money in the Bank briefcase, it looks like he has a lot of options. For example, with WWE relaxing the brand split, Otis could go to Monday Night RAW and challenge Drew McIntyre for his WWE Championship.

Or maybe Otis isn't interested in a World Title match and instead decides to team up with Tucker Knight to cash in on the tag team titles. Of course, some might argue that this renders the briefcase and the entire MITB match pointless, but it could be a brilliant swerve that brings a bolt of lighting to the tag team division.

#3 Kairi Sane turning on Asuka

Who will be Asuka's first challenger for the RAW women's title?

Asuka became the RAW Women's Champion by winning the Money in the Bank briefcase, and one has to wonder what will happen now that she is finally champion. WWE seemed to give fans an answer to that question when they later showed Kairi Sane taking peaks at Asuka's gold during an interview.

While it's unlikely that WWE will break up the pair anytime soon, showing Sane so interested in Asuka's gold while her back was turned seems to tell a story of betrayal. A story that will take a while to fully flesh out and get all the right pieces in place, but something that could be very intense to watch.

In all honesty, this could be a key feud in the women's division and would help keep things interesting on RAW at least through the summer. Maybe WWE can find a way to make it even more interesting before they pull the trigger. Either way, they have the makings of a great storyline on their hands.

#2 Seth Rollins turning babyface again

Will Seth Rollins have a change of heart down the line?

Seth Rollins has had nothing short of a historic run as The Monday Night Messiah, and while continuing in that role would be fun, it's almost impossible to pull off. In fact, with Seth Rollins about to be a proud father, it seems very likely that WWE is heading towards a turn.

Of course, it might not seem that way right now, especially after what Seth Rollins did to Rey Mysterio on the May 11 episode of RAW, but you have to look a little closer at what's going on. If nothing else, it's obvious that Rollins is going through some kind of inner turmoil, and interestingly enough, it has come at a time when he is about to be a father.

In the end, Rollins seems to be having some kind of moral dilemma due to him expecting a child, which should eventually turn him babyface again. Sure, it will probably be a slow burn and take some time to play out as WWE milks the storyline for ratings, but the result will most likely be a change of heart.

#1 AJ Styles versus The Undertaker rematch

Could AJ Styles and The Undertaker do battle one more time?

Does anyone else feel like WWE is hinting at a rematch? While many may think the answer to that question is a resounding no, The Undertaker's presence was felt various times throughout the Money in the Bank pay per view. AJ Styles was even caught watching The Last Ride documentary backstage with a bag of popcorn during RAW, which seems like a continuation of the company's rematch hints.

Interestingly enough, Bryan Alvarez from the Wrestling Observer reported that WWE is at least considering the idea of a second-round between them inside the squared circle. If true, that gives a level of gravity to the company's hints for them to meet soon.

However, the company already has Randy Orton and Edge's rematch at Backlash, which likely means it won't happen there. WWE is most likely going to save something of this magnitude for SummerSlam later this year, but the build-up to this rematch should be interesting to see.