3 heel turns and 2 face turns that can happen at Extreme Rules 2020

The Horror Show at WWE Extreme Rules 2020 isn't the strongest PPV card, but we mustn't forget that it's the card with low expectations that tend to deliver in a big way. Given the odd name of the PPV, we expect Bray Wyatt vs Braun Strowman's "Swamp Match" to headline the show.

Even though it's a non-title match, if done right (like the Boneyard match), it is the perfect main event on the card. We were a bit surprised as to how WWE left out a multitude of top stars and legends from the PPV, such as Jeff Hardy, Sheamus, Randy Orton, and The Big Show.

Perhaps we're in the era of shorter PPVs until the crowds return. Either way, the cards that look like they have less effort put in can also be filled with all sorts of twists and surprises.

In this edition, we'll be focusing on the possible heels and face turns that could happen at The Horror Show at Extreme Rules 2020.

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#3. Heel turn: Cedric Alexander

Cedric Alexander with MVP

MVP has been trying to recruit a few names now to join Bobby Lashley and himself. He tried at first with Apollo Crews but failed to do so. Thanks to a victory over Crews in a non-title match, he set up a United States Championship match against him at Extreme Rules and the winner will take home the new design of the Championship.

Another name he's been trying to recruit, more so than Ricochet, is Cedric Alexander. We felt that Cedric Alexander was in need of a character change for a while. If Apollo Crews could rebuild himself after five years of being underutilized, Cedric Alexander can certainly do the same with a heel turn. He could have a role to play in MVP's match with Apollo Crews.

Although we don't think it's the right time for Crews to lose the United States title, it could happen at Extreme Rules.

#2. Face turn: Sasha Banks

Sasha Banks and Bayley

We're not 100% sure about this, but a face turn for Sasha Banks seems inevitable sooner or later. While Bayley has been a career-long babyface in WWE, that changed in 2019 when she turned heel and aligned with Sasha Banks.

Had WrestleMania 36 been in Raymond James Stadium, the Sasha Banks face turn and Bayley match would have likely happened then. However, the prevailing circumstances meant that the feud was delayed and we could see the blow-off match being delayed yet again.

However, if it isn't, then Extreme Rules would likely be the perfect time to pull the trigger on a face turn. She's been a heel since her return to the ring and feud with Becky Lynch. Sasha Banks is set to challenge Asuka for the RAW Women's Championship while Bayley defends the SmackDown Women's Championship against Nikki Cross.

While Sasha Banks becoming a double Champion would look good on paper, the long-term implications of it would create a bit of a booking mess. Either way, we don't expect her to beat Asuka, but there is a high chance of a face turn for The Boss. It would require a bit of a messy finish involving Bayley.

WWE has made it no secret that Sasha Banks has been eyeing Bayley's title as well, giving subtle hints over the last few months. We all know it's inevitable - it's just a matter of when and not if.

#2. Heel turn: Asuka

Asuka as the RAW Women's Champion

If Sasha Banks isn't going to turn heel, we could see a scenario where her opponent Asuka turns heel. There have been rumors about her tag team partner Kairi Sane wrapping up her WWE career and heading back to Japan to be with her husband and also having a role as an ambassador for WWE in the far east.

It would be unfortunate, but those rumors seem to be further confirmed when Kairi Sane told Asuka on RAW Talk that she's ready to challenge her for the RAW Women's Championship if she beats Sasha Banks.

The rumors suggested that Asuka vs Kairi Sane could be the direction for SummerSlam. It would likely be a match with little build, but an incredible in-ring contest nonetheless.

To add some fire to that feud, Asuka would have to turn heel. Being the woman responsible for retiring Kairi Sane would be huge for her resume, but there's admittedly one problem - the requirement of a top female babyface on RAW.

Nia Jax and Shayna Baslzer are already there on the heel side, so if Asuka were to turn heel, it would leave a major slot open.

#1. Face turn: Seth Rollins

Seth Rollins could 'lose' an eye

Seth Rollins will face Rey Mysterio in WWE's first-ever "Eye for an eye" match. The stipulation states that the only way a Superstar can win is to "extract" the eye of their opponent.

It's playing off the story where Seth Rollins destroyed one of Rey Mysterio's eyes. We're not sure what the end-game is here, but we could see Seth Rollins start to appear with an eyepatch.

While it would look cool, could it lead to a possible face turn? He's been a heel for well over seven months now and after his WWE title match defeat to Drew McIntyre at Money in the Bank 2020, he shook hands, teasing a face turn.

He didn't turn face then and he's likely better off as a heel now, but WWE might be eyeing a different direction for The Monday Night Messiah. Whether or not it's time for a change, we can't be sure, but some changes tend to work out favorably. It hasn't been Seth Rollins' best persona, so a face turn could be in the cards if he loses.

#1. Heel turn: Braun Strowman

Braun Strowman on SmackDown

One of the weird things about the build to the "Swamp match" between Braun Strowman and The Eater of Worlds Bray Wyatt at Extreme Rules is the fact that the feud featured no actual face-to-face confrontation.

There have been some promos and the go-home episode of SmackDown to Extreme Rules saw Braun Strowman reveal a whole new side to himself. He said he's ready to "return" and everything about his mannerism and behavior suggested that he wasn't a babyface anymore.

His beatdown on John Morrison on SmackDown was so heavy that the former Tag Team Champion seemed to turn face in the process. Given how his feud with Bray Wyatt has been completely psychological and character-based, we can easily see a scenario where Bray Wyatt brainwashes Braun Strowman into turning heel again.

This would, however, have to lead to the return of Roman Reigns. While Bray Wyatt as a babyface right now might work, Roman Reigns returning to reclaim the Universal Championship would be a great story as well.