3 Interesting observations from this week's SmackDown Live (July 9, 2019)

#1: The Undertaker and Kevin Owens were probably introduced to mix-up the Reigns-McMahon saga for good

The pin attempt was so close even @ShaneMcMahon could feel it! #SDLive @HEELZiggler @WWERomanReigns pic.twitter.com/jnegnbOhqS

— WWE (@WWE) July 10, 2019

At one point, it seemed like WWE would do anything to stretch the Roman Reigns-Shane McMahon saga further even though it had already run its course.

If you look at this from a behind-the-scenes standpoint, The Undertaker was probably introduced in this feud to make the saga look more appealing past its expiration date.

But you have to think about long-term decisions, and inserting Kevin Owens into the mix was the right decision to make, since the Prizefighter could eventually take over as Shane McMahon's #1 enemy, which also makes Roman Reigns available for fresh storylines.

When Eric Bischoff arrives behind-the-scenes on SmackDown Live after Extreme Rules, this would give him plenty of directions to take this feud in the future, since it is important to keep in mind that The Miz (and maybe Cedric Alexander) along with Drew McIntyre and Elias also have a stake in this feud aside from the primary characters.

Whatever the case may be, it seems like post-Extreme Rules SmackDown Live could evolve into a potentially chaotic scenario.

A kick to the face from @CedricAlexander on #Raw. A stunner from @FightOwensFight on #SDLive.And on Sunday, a tombstone and spear from The Deadman and Me. Damn, terrible week for y’all!#ExtremeRules

— Roman Reigns (@WWERomanReigns) July 10, 2019

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