3 Interesting things that could happen on the upcoming episode of SmackDown (25 October 2019)

The previous episode of WWE SmackDown received mixed reviews from both critics and fans.

While the show had its moments such as Nikki Cross getting a huge push in the SmackDown Women's Title picture, Bayley and Shorty G cutting impressive promos, etc., it failed to live up to the expectations of the WWE Universe. Moreover, the absence of Cain Velasquez, Brock Lesnar, and Tyson Fury made matters worse for WWE.

After last week's response, WWE would like to bounce back when SmackDown emanates this week from Sprint Center Arena in Kansas City, Missouri. In case you did not know, this week's episode will be airing on FOX Sports 1 (FS1) due to the World Series game taking place at the same time on FOX.

WWE has been advertising Brock Lesnar and Cain Velasquez for the upcoming episode. Furthermore, Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair have also been announced for this Friday night. Given Crown Jewel is just around a week away. expect WWE to leave no stones unturned in hyping the event on the upcoming episode of SmackDown.

So without further ado, let's take a look at 3 interesting things that could happen in the upcoming episode of SmackDown.

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#3 Bray Wyatt introduces a darker version of Firefly Fun House

Seth Rollins burned down the Firefly Fun House, last week on RAW

WWE has announced that Bray Wyatt will be returning with his Firefly Fun House on the upcoming episode of SmackDown. In case you did not know, Seth Rollins burned down the Firefly Fun House last week on RAW, after annihilating it completely.

Wyatt could introduce a new, serious and darker version of Firefly Fun House on the upcoming Friday night. Who knows, WWE could even go on to give the segment a new cryptic name.

Given Bray Wyatt is all set to take on Seth Rollins in a Falls Count Anywhere matchup for the Universal Championship at Crown Jewel, WWE could even have the former Eater of Worlds go on to issue a spine chilling warning to the current Universal Champion via his new, better and darker version of Firefly Fun House.

#2 Team Flair stands tall over Team Hogan

It is going to be quite a match at Crown Jewel

WWE has confirmed that The Nature Boy Ric Flair and Hulk Hogan will feature on the upcoming episode of SmackDown to hype the 10-man tag team match for Crown Jewel.

Creative could have both these legends fire verbal volleys at each other leading to their teams engaging in a small brawl. Expect WWE to have the heels stand tall over the babyfaces in order to make them look legit.

This would also set up Team Hogan vs Team Flair beautifully for October 31.

In case you did not know, WWE revealed Drew McIntyre as the final member of Team Flair this week on RAW and both these teams are now complete for the showdown on October 31. While Team Hogan features Captain Roman Reigns, Rusev, Ricochet, Ali, and Shorty G, Team Flair has Captain Randy Orton, King Baron Corbin, Bobby Lashley, WWE Intercontinental Champion Shinsuke Nakamura, and Drew McIntyre.

#1 A huge brawl breaks out when Brock Lesnar and Cain Velasquez come face-to-face

It is going to be quite a battle on October 31

WWE has already announced that Cain Velasquez and the current WWE Champion, Brock Lesnar will come face to face on the upcoming episode of SmackDown.

Well, this could turn south sooner than later. Given the duo is going to face each other at Crown Jewel, expect WWE to leave no stones unturned in hyping this match on the upcoming episode of the Blue brand.

WWE could have the duo engage in a huge brawl only for the entire locker room to show up to separate the two. This will not only draw a lot of eyeballs but would also do wonders for the show's ratings.

On another note, Brock Lesnar is all set to defend his WWE Championship against Cain Velasquez on October 31. While title changing hands seems a distant possibility, Velasquez is expected to put on quite a performance in Saudi Arabia.