3 Face turns & 2 heel turns that could happen at WWE Elimination Chamber 2020

WWE Elimination Chamber 2020 is the next major show and the final PPV stop on the Road to WrestleMania 36. It feels as though the build has gone by much faster this year, with no story as powerful as Becky Lynch or Kofi Kingston's rise to the top at WrestleMania 35.

Either way, there are some interesting match-ups and since it's the final PPV on the Road to WrestleMania, expect the seeds to be planted for multiple new rivalries and expected match-ups.

However, PPVs that lack build (and this had just one week) tend to deliver and we wouldn't be surprised to see it delivering in a big way. There are two Elimination Chamber matches - between six of RAW's top Women (excluding Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair) and six of SmackDown's top teams - with a Gauntlet match being used as a pre-Elimination Chamber tradition. The beneficiaries were Heavy Machinery, but they aren't turning at the PPV.

Here are three superstars who could turn face and two that could turn heel.

#3. Face turn: Sami Zayn

While we agree that it seems unlikely, especially given his heel move on the go-home episode of SmackDown, there's a large possibility. Zayn hasn't wrestled since pre-summer 2019 and is set to make his return to the ring after half a year.

He's been managing Shinsuke Nakamura in that time and more recently, Cesaro was added to the mix. While the combination works well since Zayn is a good talker and Nakamura and Cesaro aren't, the story heading into WrestleMania 36 could be one where we see Sami Zayn revert to his beloved babyface role.

Perhaps we could see a different side to him as a babyface but as of now, that seems to be the direction to go.

#2. Heel turn: Humberto Carrillo

Humberto Carrillo is in a good position on RAW. He's having great matches, he's regularly featured on television and is now being guided by his idol Rey Mysterio. While it's an ideal position to be in even when he's challenging Andrade for the United States title, it's realistic to assume that his push may not last for long.

Look at the case of Cedric Alexander. He had a few important appearances but has been forgotten about since then. With Carrillo, the problem with him isn't his in-ring ability. It's the fact that he lacks any kind of personality.

His first interesting storyline has been against his cousin Angel Garza - who is thriving with great in-ring performances and solid character-work. Given the rumors that Andrade could drop the United States title at Elimination Chamber, we wouldn't be surprised to see Angel Garza help him and turn on Andrade.

This would mean a double-turn but it would also align Carrillo with Garza - a far more exciting prospect than the current Mysterio-Carrillo alliance. It'll help give a boost and some much-needed character development.

#2. Face turn: Asuka

There has been a bit of uncertainty about Asuka's medical status heading into Elimination Chamber 2020. She's one of the six women competing to earn a RAW Women's title shot at WrestleMania 36 and she's one of the best women to have in that spot, even when we know she isn't winning.

When she said that she was injured on RAW (with Kairi Sane replacing her against Shayna Baszler), we assumed that it was likely just a work to protect her from Baszler. However, all rumors have indicated that there is some legitimate issue, which makes it possible that she may not be cleared for the Chamber match.

Should that be the case, the most likely scenario would be for her to be written off via an attack by someone else. Whoever it is, it could result in a lot of heat. The bet we would place for the person to attack her would be Shayna Baszler - since she's the overwhelming favorite to win the Chamber match.

It would also mean that Kairi Sane could turn face as well.

#1. Heel turn: Liv Morgan

Liv Morgan was supposed to be one of the more interesting returns heading into the new decade. Towards the end of 2019, there were several vignettes teasing a return and a new character - with a lot of anticipation from fans as well.

She returned in the final segment of the decade to hijack the Bobby Lashley-Lana wedding, which cemented her return as a face. She aligned with Rusev and even got a couple of squash wins over Lana.

However, an untimely injury for Rusev meant that the storyline was scrapped after over four months were put into it. After that, Morgan has had a mini-feud with her former Riott Squad member Ruby Riott.

They even had a match on RAW with Sarah Logan as the special guest referee and Morgan picked up a sneaky win. All three former members of the Riott Squad will battle it out inside the Chamber and Morgan re-aligning with Riott and Logan is a big possibility. This would see her turn heel again.

#1. Face turn: Nia Jax

This is a return that we need to see sooner rather than later. Nia Jax has been out since post-WrestleMania 35 due to ACL tears and receiving surgery on her knees. It's a devastating injury and one that takes a long time to recover.

However, despite rumors about doubts of her returning by WrestleMania 36, she tweeted directly to Vince McMahon saying "I'm ready". The women's division on either brand could use her and despite all the criticism that she's received, she's a unique Superstar who makes the division a lot better.

Hey Vince @VinceMcMahon I’m ready #IrresistibleForce pic.twitter.com/fX44GRWB4E
— 🌺 (@NiaJaxWWE) March 7, 2020

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If Asuka is to be taken out, there could be a scenario where it's told that they have a replacement ready. This would be the perfect return for Nia Jax, even if the Chamber is a questionable stipulation match to have a Superstar make their return.

Either way, Nia Jax as a babyface heading into WrestleMania 36 would be refreshing. It worked for her two years ago, albeit, it was a short-lived babyface Championship run.