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The inaugural edition of WWE Stomping Grounds is set to take the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Washington by storm this Sunday as WWE's brightest stars take centre-stage on the show. This event will stream live on the WWE Network and on pay-per-view.
Thus far, 9 matches have been scheduled for the event and this event will feature stars from SmackDown Live, RAW and 205 Live.
At the event, Baron Corbin will look to dethrone Seth Rollins and become the Universal Champion. Corbin has the privilege to appoint a special guest referee of his choosing.
Kofi Kingston will look to dispatch his arch-rival, Dolph Ziggler, as the two stars battle inside a steel cage for the coveted WWE Championship.
Roman Reigns will take on Drew Mcintyre at the event too, while Bayley will defend her SmackDown Women's title against Alexa Bliss.
Becky Lynch will defend the Raw Women's title against Lacey Evans and Ricochet will look to win his first title on the main roster as he squares off against Samoa Joe for the United States Championship.
However, the ticket sales for this event have been poor, partly due to declining fan interest. There's much to look forward to at WWE Stomping Grounds as this event will set the tone for WWE's biggest rivalries of the Summer.
#3 Ricochet wins the US title in a thriller
In one of the most highly anticipated bouts of the night, the high-flying Ricochet will take on the ruthless champion, Samoa Joe, in a match for the US title. These two stars are two of the best in-ring workers in WWE at the moment and a classic showdown between the two is almost inevitable.
There's a good chance that Ricochet could walk out of the event with the US title, but I wouldn't count out Joe, as he has proven to be a credible title holder. I would say that both stars have an equal chance of winning and this match could go either way. The unpredictability of this bout makes it even more must-see.
Ricochet hasn't done much of note on the main roster and I think it's time for Joe to move onto bigger things than the US title picture, so I think that Ricochet could defeat Joe to win the US title at Stomping Grounds.
#2 Shane McMahon interferes in Roman Reigns Vs Drew Mcintyre
One of the top rivalries going on WWE television these days is a personal feud between Roman Reigns and 'The Best in the World', aka Shane McMahon. This rivalry has gotten sufficient TV time and many other stars have been involved -- most notably Shane's henchman, Drew Mcintyre.
Mcintyre and Reigns faced off at Wrestlemania and their rivalry was renewed a month ago when Mcintyre attacked Reigns and backed Shane McMahon. These two stars are WWE's top dogs, but I think that this match just serves as a catalyst for yet another match between Shane McMahon and Roman Reigns. Much of this rivalry has revolved around Reigns and McMahon, Mcintyre is just doing Shane's bidding.
The rivalry between Reigns and Shane is far from over, which is why I expect Shane to interfere in this match, ultimately costing Reigns the match. This would extend their feud, which would then culminate in a match at SummerSlam.
#1 Brock Lesnar is the special guest referee
The only thing interesting about an otherwise stale feud between Baron Corbin and Seth Rollins is the addition of a special guest referee that will be chosen by Corbin. Corbin and Rollins have been feuding for weeks over the Universal title, but that's almost secondary to the main storyline between Brock Lesnar and Seth Rollins.
Ever since Lesnar won the Money in the Bank briefcase, a huge target has been looming on Rollins' back. Corbin is just serving as a placeholder challenger for Rollins as the Universal Champion's rivalry with Brock Lesnar is expected to continue through SummerSlam. Lesnar has teased a cash-in on many occasions, but he still hasn't cashed in on the champion.
Corbin hasn't announced his special guest referee, but there's a decent chance that it could be Brock Lesnar. After all, Corbin helped Lesnar win the Universal title last November against Braun Strowman. If Lesnar does become the referee, Seth could lose his title to the Beast.
