5 Big things WWE could be planning for Jinder Mahal- Feud with a returning Superstar?

This week saw Superstars gaining momentum as they head to the Money In The Bank PPV which will take place on May 10th from WWE Head Quarters. Amidst all the chaos of a six-man tag team match and Apollo Crews attaining an injury, we saw a former WWE Champion return.

Jinder Mahal had suffered a knee injury back in June 2018 and was out of competition ever since. His powerful performance against Akira Tozawa has set the WWE Universe buzzing. Mahal looks in much better physical shape than he did and looks determined to make sure that his presence is felt in the WWE.

After a year-long absence and a dominant performance on his return, Jinder Mahal looks as hungry as ever. With a major PPV coming up and Mahal's old friend as WWE Champion, WWE could milk this if it plays its cards right.

#5 Entrant into the Money In The Bank Ladder Match

Will Jinder Mahal become Mr. Money In The Bank?

It may be a coincidence that The Modern Day Maharaja made his return a couple of weeks before the Money In The Bank PPV. It may also be a coincidence that Apollo Crews was injured and will not compete in the MITB Ladder Match, opening up a spot for the match. This scenario seems perfect for Jinder Mahal right now.

It shouldn't come as a surprise if WWE decides to insert Mahal in the MITB Ladder match, taking Crews' place. This won't be the first time that an injury resulted in a strong showing for the person who replaced the injured. From recent memory, Kofi Kingston had replaced Mustafa Ali at the Elimination Chamber PPV and we all know how that played out.

Mahal may even go on to win the match and snatch the MITB briefcase to cash it in at a time when he seems fit. This could be another feather in Mahal's cap and what can be more entertaining than a heel holding on to the MITB briefcase.

#4 Side with Drew McIntyre

Jinder Mahal and Drew McIntyre go way back

Back in 2012, Jinder Mahal, Heath Slater, and Drew McIntyre formed an alliance that was called 3MB or 3 Man Band. They had a decent two year run together before WWE decided to break up the group.

WWE would surely want to revisit this friendship given the fact that McIntyre is now WWE Champion. If not in the Money In The Bank Ladder Match, Mahal can aid McIntyre by leveling the playing field by siding by him.

This past week, during the contract signing between McIntyre and Seth Rollins, we saw Murphy blindside the WWE Champion. Murphy will be a huge advantage for The Monday Night Messiah in his match for the WWE Championship. To even those odds, having Mahal lookout for McIntyre wouldn't be all that bad.

This will give fans a feel-good moment and will build Mahal as a strong figure in the WWE. This could culminate with Mahal turning on McIntyre for a WWE Title shot sometime down the road.

#3 McIntyre's next opponent

Nothing gives WWE fans a better feel-good moment than watching two men with history go at it. A feud involving Jinder Mahal and Drew McIntyre would be welcomed happily by WWE fans. The ups and downs they've been through together will make a great story and keep audiences engaged.

Mahal could call McIntyre selfish for not fighting for Heath Slater when WWE decided to let him go. He could go on to accuse The Scottish Psychopath of forgetting his roots once he became WWE Champion and letting it go to his head. This will give WWE a chance to rope in Heath Slater for this feud.

A storyline involving all three members on 3MB is something the WWE Universe would tune in to. Nobody would have imagined these three going on to become fan favorites or talking points of WWE shows. They have all come a long way and built themselves from the ground up. A homage to 3MB could prove that WWE is the place where dreams come true and with hard work, the sky is the limit.

#2 Feud with a returning Superstar

If you have been following WWE's weekly shows, you would have noticed that the company is in a dearth of heels. The most credible heel of the company right now is Seth Rollins and he has been doing a fantastic job. Apart from him, there are very few people that the WWE fans outrightly boo but enjoy watching.

Jinder Mahal is the one who can fill up the empty spots. The Modern Day Maharaja is an excellent heel and instantly be slated into a feud against a Superstar who has been out of action for some time now.

Since WrestleMania, we haven't seen AJ Styles, Kevin Owens, Randy Orton or Edge for that matter. Any of these Superstars could be chosen to feud with Mahal and build a compelling storyline. This opens gates for many combinations and maybe even first-time ever matches.

The WWE Universe must be missing its favorite Superstars and maybe the reason why they aren't appearing on RAW is the deficit of entertaining heels.

#1 24/7 Championship

R-Truth and Mahal gave us some good memories

In 2019, Mick Foley unveiled the 24/7 Championship on an episode of RAW. This Championship was a throwback to the Hardcore Championship, which also had a 24/7 rule. Even though Titus O'Neil was the first-ever Champion, the segments of R-Truth, Jinder Mahal, and Drake Maverick that put eyes on this Title.

The title has changed hands a countless number of times ever since its inaugural match. Bouts for this title have taken place on flights, in golf courses, at a wedding, and more unimaginable venues. Though this Title isn't considered one of the top prizes, Jinder Mahal could be the one to bring legitimacy to it.

The current 24/7 Champion is Rob Gronkowski. A man who is no stranger to Mahal. In a recent interview, Gronkowski took a shot at Mahal calling him "Ginger Mahal". The Maharaja will want to make sure that Gronkowski pays for his actions. The best way to exact revenge would be to capture the 24/7 Title and have the most dominating reign as Champion.

What do you think WWE has planned for The Maharaja? Let us know below!