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In comparison to Monday Night Raw, SmackDown Live has actually shown some improvement in storytelling.
WWE continues to push the blue brand with quality in-ring bouts, and while doing so, the company is efficiently advancing the narrative.
Superstars like Daniel Bryan, the Miz, Samoa Joe, and Andrade 'Cien' Almas have been impressive since they showed up on SmackDown Live.
Despite arguably being a better show than Monday Night Raw, Shane O'Mac's army is yet to deliver something shocking and exceptional.
While the WWE Championship feud might irk some of the fan base, the consequences of that feud could be worthwhile in the longer run.
So without further ado, here are the 5 bold decisions that can take SmackDown Live by storm.
#5 Shinsuke Nakamura feuds with the Charismatic Enigma
If there's a momentous time for WWE to pull the trigger on this feud, it is now. Both the superstars have such strong personalities that they can deliver nothing less than excellence in the ring.
While it is highly unlikely that the Japanese sensation will win the WWE Championship, it is more favorable to move ahead and feud with the Charismatic Enigma.
The King of Strong Style has been quite vocal about the US champion on Twitter lately. Considering the match has been announced for tonight, a more viable option would be to build some tension between the two tonight.
Imagine the in-ring classics these two can give us. Despite it being a bold decision, it would be safe to put the US Championship on Nakamura.
Jeff Hardy vs Shinsuke Nakamura feuding into SummerSlam is everything the WWE Universe is yearning to see right now.
#4 Becky Lynch turns heel and wins the Money in the Bank
It's a damn shame that a talent like Becky Lynch has been sidelined on the blue brand for so long. With Asuka and Charlotte already dominating the women's division, it is highly unlikely that the talented Irish will get a spotlight to shine.
Her victory over Charlotte however, felt surprising. The woman who ended Asuka's undefeated streak tapped out to Becky Lynch in a competitive match.
Considering how big this could be for Becky, it's about time that the creative team puts their best foot forward and book something incredible.
Carmella has failed to keep the audience glued to television and with SummerSlam only two months away; the company could be settling in for another Charlotte vs Asuka.
An interesting choice however would be to turn Becky Lynch heel and win the MITB briefcase. The transition would not only benefit the Irish but would also bring some legitimacy to the Women's division on SmackDown Live.
#3 Andrade 'Cien' Almas puts an end to the Legend Killer
In order to rise to the top in the WWE, Andrade 'Cien' Almas needs to establish himself as a legitimate threat going into SummerSlam.
While he is involved in a feud with Sin Cara, there is no denying that the Mexican is destined for greater things on the blue brand.
A more significant way to build this NXT sensation would be to pit him against an experienced veteran at SummerSlam.
Considering that Jeff Hardy and Nakamura will collide at SummerSlam, the former NXT champion could challenge the Viper.
With Randy Orton expected to return by SummerSlam, it would be a perfect opportunity to book this interesting bout.
If Andrade 'Cien' Almas is all that he says he is, then defeating Randy Orton and taking his place would be the perfect way for his ascension to the top of the mountain.
#2 Daniel Bryan and the Miz go to war with each other
Touted as the most awaited feud of the year, WWE has something special on their hands here in Daniel Bryan vs The Miz.
While many expected the feud to begin as soon as possible, the company is advancing the narrative, keeping in mind the money that can be made via the feud.
Ever since their confrontation on Talking Smack, the fans have gone gaga over this collision. Since they continue to brawl in European live events for WWE, it is time that the company books it heading into the summer.
A bold decision would be to book the match at SummerSlam. With the Miz already delivering a match of the year candidate with Seth Rollins at Backlash, his brawl with Bryan could make this year worthwhile.
Considering that this feud rolls on quickly, the blue brand could be in for something incredible and will bring much crowd investment back to television sets.
#1 Samoa Joe annihilates the Phenomenal One and wins the WWE Championship
There's no denying that the company has failed to invoke interest in Shinsuke Nakamura vs AJ Styles for the WWE Championship.
While they're going to square off at Money in the Bank, the fans expect them to end the feud in Chicago and move ahead.
Since AJ Styles will get the better off the Japanese sensation, a more dangerous competitor would await him in the form of Samoa Joe.
Both the superstars have traveled all over the world wrestling each other. With Joe already declaring his intentions to the Phenomenal One, it is highly unlikely that AJ Styles will survive what awaits him this summer.
A blockbuster title match at SummerSlam could set the blue brand on fire. Samoa Joe deserves to be the WWE Champion, and annihilating AJ Styles would not only elevate his credentials but take SmackDown Live to another stratosphere of entertainment.
