3 surprises that WWE can pull off in the World Cup tournament at WWE Crown Jewel

WWE Crown Jewel is just two weeks away and is the second event put up by WWE in Saudi Arabia this year following the Greatest Royal Rumble. The event marks the in ring return of Shawn Michaels. He is slated to feature in the main event of the PPV in a tag match with HHH against the Brothers of Destruction.

Among other big matches, the event is going to feature a triple threat among Roman Reigns, Braun Strowman and Brock Lesnar for the Universal Championship, a dream match between AJ Styles and Daniel Bryan for the WWE Championship and a one night tournament to determine the Best in the World, where eight WWE superstars will compete.

The World Cup has already faced criticism for not featuring enough new talents, with majority of the brackets are filled by the Ruthless Aggression Era stars. Also, seven out of the eight participants are from America, which makes the name of the tournament illogical.

With the event set in place, here are the three surprises WWE can pull off during the World Cup tournament at WWE Crown Jewel.

#3 Kurt Angle reaches the finals

Kurt Angle would return to the ring full time at WWE Crown Jewel

Kurt Angle came back to WWE to replace Mick Foley as the General Manager of Monday Night RAW. Tensions arose between him and RAW's commissioner Stephanie McMahon due to which she appointed Baron Corbin as the Constable to "help" Kurt Angle.

A few weeks back, Stephanie McMahon sent Kurt Angle on holiday, which was done to let Kurt Angle train for full time in ring return.

At 49 years of age, nobody expects Kurt to wrestle three matches in one night, and that too, on his first night one-on-one match in a year. It would surprise every one if he manages to clear his way on to the finals. It would be a great showing from his side to establish himself as a full time superstar.

#2 Rey Mysterio gets eliminated in the first round

Shinsuke Nakamura could interfere and cost Mysterio the match

Rey Mysterio made his comeback to WWE last week during the 1000th episode of Smackdown. He was scheduled to wrestle United States Champion Shinsuke Nakamura in a World Cup qualifying match which he comfortably won and secured his spot in the World Cup.

During the process, he earned himself a shot at the United States Championship and is scheduled to face Shinsuke Nakamura at Starrcade for the United States Championship.

With Rey Mysterio just making his return, people expect him to at least go to the semi finals or even win the whole tournament. But it would be a real surprise if he gets eliminated in the first round itself.

Shinsuke Nakamura could interfere during his match, costing him the match. It would protect Mysterio as well and they could start their rivalry.

#1 Dolph Ziggler wins the whole tournament

Ziggler could prove to be the dark horse of the tournament

Dolph Ziggler's career was going nowhere and he was treated as an enhancement talent. It wasn't until he came back with Drew McIntyre that things turned around. Together they went on to defeat the B-Team to become the new RAW Tag Team Champions and have held on to the titles ever since.

Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre teamed up with Braun Strowman to form the Dogs of War, which recently disbanded when Strowman attacked Ziggler.

Last week on RAW, Ziggler won a qualifying match for the World Cup against Dean Ambrose. But, among all the eight participants, Dolph Ziggler has the least chance of winning the tournament. Nobody expects him to win the tournament, at most he is expected to win a one off match, and that too with some shenanigans.

It would be a real swerve if he wins the whole tournament. It would reestablish him and bring some relevance back and could become a major talking point. Moreover, the Best in the World tag suits a heel more, which Ziggler could brag about in future.