3 Things WWE hinted on SmackDown this week (20 December 2019)

Planting the seeds for the upcoming Royal Rumble PPV, SmackDown was a decent show this week. Even though this week's episode didn't have extraordinary matches, it certainly had a few entertaining segments.

Daniel Bryan, back with a new look, opened the show but was interrupted by The Miz. The two were then attacked by Baron Corbin and Dolph Ziggler, resulting in a tag team match in the main event. The New Day beat Cesaro and Nakamura, while Carmella defeated Sonya Deville in a singles bout. Also, Heavy Machinery earned a victory over The Revival and Bayley picked up a win over Dana Brooke.

The episode, howsoever mainstream it may have been, did give the fans an inkling of what's to follow.

And in this article, we take a look at three things WWE hinted on SmackDown this week.

#3 WWE doesn't have big plans for The Revival

The Revival, the two-time RAW Tag Team Champions and one-time SmackDown Tag Team Champions, have been struggling in recent weeks, and it was visible on the Blue Brand once again when they met Heavy Machinery in a Miracle on 34th Street Fight match. Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder got humiliated by Heavy Machinery (particularly Otis, who single-handedly decimated the former Tag Team Champions).

The Revival held the Blue Tag Team Titles not too long ago, but they dropped the twin belts to The New Day before Survivor Series. In spite of getting two title shots, The Revival failed to reclaim the titles and are unlikely to get another opportunity.

This week, they were defeated easily by Heavy Machinery, which hints that they are not going to be at the top of the tag team division anymore. Frustrated by the loss on SmackDown, they also took a shot at the booking of the entire tag team division in WWE, before Elias cut short their promo. With their contracts set to expire next year, the company certainly doesn't seem to have any big plans for them.

#2 Lacey Evans and Dana Brooke will team up against Bayley and Sasha Banks

After locking horns on SmackDown last week, Dana Brooke and Bayley crossed paths in a rematch this week, which was a non-title bout. Brooke showed grit but it wasn't enough to pin the reigning SmackDown Women's Champion. Bayley proved her dominance yet again by winning the rematch this week.

Currently a heel, she didn't spare her opponent even after winning the match, assaulting her with the help of her best friend Sasha Banks. Lacey Evans, who started a feud with Bayley and Banks recently, came out to help Brooke, taking out both the women and making them leave the ring. Subsequently, she challenged Banks for a singles match, which ended in double count-out.

The Sassy Southern Belle has turned a complete babyface, not only saving Brooke but also standing up against the bullies. With that in mind, WWE hinted at a possible alliance between Evans and Brooke, which could pose a serious threat to the heel duo. The former was previously dominated by Bayley and Banks, considering they had the numerical advantage.

However, Evans could receive a much-needed boost if Dana joins hands with her, and it certainly looks feasible now. It will not be surprising if the duo faces off against Banks and Bayley in a tag team match next week.

#1 The feud between Baron Corbin and Roman Reigns isn't over yet

There is no doubt Baron Corbin is running high after earning a monumental victory over Roman Reigns at TLC. Although King Corbin had help from a number of other superstars, it's axiomatic that The Big Dog was defeated. Interestingly, the former Universal Champion skipped SmackDown this week, while his current rival main-evented the show.

Corbin interrupted the opening segment between Daniel Bryan and The Miz, which, coupled with Dolph Ziggler sneaking in on the two men from behind, led to a tag team match between the four in the main event.

Corbin, Miz, and Bryan will also be facing each other in a triple threat match on SmackDown next week, with the winner receiving a title shot against The Fiend at Royal Rumble.

Since Reigns was absent from the Blue Brand this week, he is expected to show up next week and could play a major role in the triple threat match. After losing to Corbin at TLC, Reigns had a brawl with the King and some other Superstars in the backstage area, hinting at the company's attempts to further the rivalry.

If The Big Dog costs Corbin the triple threat match next week, they could have another match in the future, allowing the former an opportunity to avenge his previous two losses against the latter.