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Fastlane was an interesting PPV, it was full of swerves that no one expected. The decisions made at Fastlane will have a huge impact on the booking of Raw and SmackDown Live in the coming weeks.
We saw some amazing things that Raw had in store, from the Intercontinental Championship changing hands to the match between Batista and Triple H being confirmed. We were also informed that Kurt Angle will retire at WrestleMania 35 and we all hope that he gets an amazing send-off.
Now one wonders what WWE might be planning for Smackdown Live this week. WWE has been trying their best to create anticipation and hype around WrestleMania and we might see this pattern continue on SmackDown too.
SmackDown will definitely have some interesting and fascinating developments in the ongoing storylines and we might see some new rivalries being created.
What those developments might be? Let's find out in this article.
#1 What is Kofi Kingston's future?
WWE has been doing an amazing job with Kofi Kingston. The storyline progresses in an unexpected way every week. Firstly, Kofi was removed from the WWE Championship match by Vince McMahon and he was replaced by the returning Kevin Owens.
At Fastlane, Vince McMahon informed Kofi that he will be in the WWE Championship match and that match will be converted into a triple threat, but much to his, as well as the fans, surprise he was forced to compete in a 2 on 1 handicap match against The Bar.
On this week's SmackDown Live we might get to know, what is next for Kofi Kingston? Kofi and the other New Day members might demand a match for him for the WWE Championship at The Grandest Stage Of Them All. We might even see a huge match to determine the No.1 contender for the WWE Championship.
#2 Tensions rise between Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville
At Fastlane, we saw the first cracks in the alliance of Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville. While trying to help Mandy in her match against Asuka, Deville accidentally cost Mandy the match by pulling up the apron and grabbing a kendo stick. Mandy was rightfully upset with Sonya and she didn't even bother to hear what Sonya had to say.
We might see these tensions increase between Sonya and Mandy this week too, which could lead to a potential face turn of Mandy Rose. And who knows we might even see a huge face-off between the two at WrestleMania.
#3 Shane McMahon Explains His Actions
Shane McMahon turned heel at Fastlane after the team of Shane McMahon and The Miz were defeated by the team of The Usos. He brutally attacked Miz in front of his friends and family, he even pushed The Miz's Father.
This week, we might see Shane addressing the WWE Universe and tell them why he attacked The Miz. It was a great decision to turn Shane heel as the alliance between Miz and Shane was not working out. Be ready to see some exciting storytelling in the upcoming weeks!
A huge match between the match between the Miz and Shane McMahon is bound to happen, the match would become much more interesting if a stipulation like Hell In a Cell or a TLC is added.
What other things can happen on SmackDown this week? Give your opinions in the comments section below.
