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Looking at the current WWE Crown Jewel card, one thing is glaringly evident - Dean Ambrose has no match at the pay-per-view. Since Dean's return, he has only fought at two pay-per-views, Hell in a Cell and WWE Super Show-Down, and stood in Seth's corner during SummerSlam.
Dean hasn't had a singles match on pay-per-view since he was sidelined with an injury, and while the WWE Creative team might have their reasons for doing this, the WWE Universe is getting anxious about Dean's future as a singles star.
With The Shield's recent victory over The Dogs of War on Monday Night Raw, they seem less likely to break up, which makes an Ambrose heel turn even less likely. With that in mind, we take a look at the possible situations Dean Ambrose might find himself in at WWE Crown Jewel.
#1 Face Drew McIntyre
At this point, Dean's best alternative would be to face Drew McIntyre who also doesn't have a match at WWE Crown Jewel. Since their return to the main roster, they have been booked as remarkably strong competitors, and every time they step into the ring together, magic happens.
Dean and Drew have so many similarities, and I'm surprised they haven't formed a tag team yet. They are both powerhouses, former Intercontinental champions, and continuously overshadowed by the big men in their stables.
To give the match an edge, the winner should face the winner of the triple threat match between Braun Strowman, Roman Reigns, and Brock Lesnar for the Universal Championship. If this match were to be held first, it would give the entire WWE Universe a hint on who would be the Universal Champion at the end of the night.
This could be the launching pad of one of two great feuds - Dean Ambrose against Roman Reigns or Braun Strowman against Drew McIntyre. Following the events of last week's RAW, the latter seems more likely.
#2 Help Roman retain the title
If Dean isn't involved in a match, he could choose to assist Roman defeat Brock and Strowman. This match might be the hardest of Roman's career so far because both of his opponents have a score to settle with him, and they are also much stronger.
He also has a massive target on his back because he is the current Universal Champion. Taking these factors into account, Dean might decide to run interference in the match and protect Roman's title.
Even if Dean interfered, triple threat matches are no disqualification, and Roman would still have the opportunity to get the win. This strategy has the potential to be successful because Brock is a lone wolf, and doesn't have anyone watching his back, while Braun took out his fellow Dogs of War mates, meaning he is all alone once again.
Since the WWE haven't officially announced the rules for the WWE World Cup match, Dean wouldn't be in a good position to help Seth Rollins win it like he helped him qualify.
Another reason why Dean wouldn't interfere in the fight would be because the numbers game would be against The Shield if the other competitors choose to gang up on them.
#3 Turn heel
At this point, the members of the WWE Universe are beginning to wonder when Dean Ambrose will turn heel.
After their victory over The Dogs of War on the most recent episode of RAW, the bond between the brothers seems stronger than ever, but tensions remain. The tension will only get worse once Dean publicly acknowledges that he doesn't have a match at Crown Jewel, which might probably happen on the upcoming episode of RAW.
At this point, Baron Corbin might choose to interject himself into the situation and remind Dean that Seth cost him his opportunity to participate in the WWE World Cup.
Baron, being the nice guy that he is, would create a match between Dean and Seth, for Seth's spot in the World Cup.
If this happens, fans could get the Dean Ambrose heel turn they have been longing to see. The tension might rise to a boiling point, and Dean would finally snap at Crown Jewel, taking out both Reigns and Rollins during their matches.
Since Braun cast aside Dolph and Drew, they could choose to align themselves with Dean and form a stable.
