WWE SmackDown: 3 big backstage rumors that could have a major impact on tonight's show (6th December)
The upcoming episode of SmackDown promises to be a strong one as WWE continues its build toward TLC.
With TLC being just around the corner with only a few matched officially announced for the PPV, we can certainly expect some big matches to be added to the card this week. While the match between Roman Reigns and Baron Corbin is certain to happen at the PPV, there have been rumors that WWE are planning to add an interesting stipulation to the match.
Let us take a look at three other rumors that could have a major impact on tonight's episode of WWE SmackDown.
#3 The Miz to replace Daniel Bryan as The Fiend's next opponent?
The Fiend has been feuding with former WWE Champion Daniel Bryan ever since Wyatt targetted Bryan and challenged him for a match. The two squared off inside the ring at WWE Survivor Series which saw The Fiend come out victorious. However, their rivalry did not end there and the two have been teasing another match soon.
Now, as per a new report from Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE could be planning to hold off the rematch between the two and instead, have The Miz replace Daniel Bryan as The Fiend's opponent at the upcoming TLC PPV.
The main event right now looks to be The Fiend vs. Daniel Bryan. Bryan has heavy involvement in his storyline and Fiend vs. Bryan is a direction planned and is currently on the books for this show, but there is said to be a chance that match will be held off and run later, and if so, Fiend vs. Miz will be used to get through the Bryan story if the idea is to tell more of a story to set up a match than you can over the next two weeks.
(H/t: Sportskeeda)
Would you want to see The Miz replace Daniel Bryan at TLC? let us know in the comments!
#2 Braun Strowman to start a program with Shinsuke Nakamura?
The 'Monster Among Men' Braun Strowman has been languishing on the SmackDown roster ever since his loss to Tyson Fury at Crown Jewel. Though he was a part of Team SmackDown at Survivor Series, the former Tag Team Champion has not been able to make a major impact as of late.
In some good news for the giant, The Observer has reported that Strowman could be challenging Shinsuke Nakamura for the Intercontinental Championship at TLC.
Here is the rumored card for TLC as per WON:
- Rusev vs. Bobby Lashley
- Roman Reigns vs. King Corbin (Stipulation match)
- Charlotte Flair & Becky Lynch vs. Asuka & Kairi Sane (WWE Women's Tag Team titles match)
- The Viking Raiders vs. Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson (RAW Tag Team titles match)
- The New Day vs. Robert Roode & Dolph Ziggler (SmackDown Tag Team titles match)
- Randy Orton vs. AJ Styles
- Kevin Owens vs. Seth Rollins
- Braun Strowman vs. Shinsuke Nakamura (Intercontinental title match)
- Aleister Black vs. Buddy Murphy
Which matches are you most excited to see? Let us know in the comments!
#1 John Morrison to return on SmackDown?
Former Intercontinental Champion and Tag Team Champion, John Morrison has revealed that he has re-signed with WWE after eight years. The 'Guru of Greatness' was last seen inside the WWE ring in 2011 but has made a major name for himself in other promotions since he left WWE.
Morrison, who went by the name Johnny Impact for Impact Wrestling, was able to capture the World Championship in the promotion.
With the company announcing on WWE Backstage that Morrison has returned to the promotion, it is highly possible that he makes his return on SmackDown tonight. With his former tag team partner The Miz already on SmackDown, fans would love to see the duo reunite.
The Miz had shared a photo of himself and Morrison holding the Tag Team Champions soon after the news of Morrison returning to WWE had broken. Could it be a hint towards a reunion?
Would you like to see John Morrison make an appearance on SmackDown? Let us know in the comments section.
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