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WWE has seen a lot of ups and downs in its history but 2020 was undoubtedly one of the weirdest years for them as well as the entire professional wrestling industry. It almost seemed as if WWE will have to shut its programming due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but Vince McMahon had other plans as they continued with the weekly shows and pay-per-views, even without any live fans.
Well, 2020 is in the history books now as we have officially entered 2021. The entire world is hoping for the situation to normalize and for things to get better. As for WWE, they would surely be planning to get the fans back to the arenas as soon as possible. But there is a lot more that could happen to make this year a memorable one.
Let's take a look at five bold predictions for WWE in 2021. Be sure to comment down and let us know which of these would you like to see the most.
#5 Keith Lee will join WWE RAW faction The Hurt Business
The return of MVP to WWE has been one of the most underappreciated parts of 2020. MVP joining hands with Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin to form The Hurt Business turned out to be one of the best decisions of the last year. The addition of Cedric Alexander has further strengthened the group. There is no denying that MVP has brought back the career of all these three Superstars back on track on RAW.
The faction currently holds the United States title and the RAW tag team titles, leaving just the WWE Championship out of their grasp. But who's to say they are done hiring? One Superstar who could fit perfectly with them is the former NXT Champion, Keith Lee. It is pretty evident that Keith Lee's babyface character hasn't been as successful as it was on NXT.
Can WWE make things interesting by letting Keith Lee turn heel and join The Hurt Business?
#4 Triple H will have his WWE retirement match
2020 was the first year since his debut in which Triple H did not compete in a single match in WWE. His last match was against Randy Orton at WWE Super ShowDown 2019 in Saudi Arabia. Fans were expecting him to return for a match at WrestleMania 36, but that didn't happen.
After his WrestleMania 35 match against Batista, Triple H did tease that his in-ring career is almost near the end. But being one of the greatest and most accomplished WWE Superstars of all time, The Cerebral Assassin does deserve a final retirement/farewell match.
Triple H has been mostly involved with NXT in the last few years and it would be fitting for someone from the Black and Gold brand to face him in his final match. The Game has been accused of 'burying' Superstars in the past and it would be great to see him put over an NXT Superstar in his final match, possibly at WrestleMania 37.
The likes of Johnny Gargano, Adam Cole, or even the current NXT Champion Finn Balor could have a great rivalry with Triple H and give him a great final WWE retirement match. Who would you want to see The Game face in his final match, if it does happen this year?
#3 Dominik Mysterio will turn on his father and WWE legend Rey Mysterio
Not many get the kind of start in WWE that Dominik Mysterio got in 2020. After playing the supporting role for Rey Mysterio for almost a year, Dominik Mysterio made his in-ring debut for WWE at SummerSlam 2020 against one of the best in the business, Seth Rollins. While Dominik Mysterio didn't win the match, he surely impressed fans with his wrestling skills.
Now, the entire Mysterio family storyline was interesting at the start, but it's safe to say that WWE has stretched it well beyond the level where it has become, well, boring. The inclusion of the love angle between Murphy and Aalyah Mysterio further complicated things, rather than making it interesting.
Now, we will likely see Dominik Mysterio team up with his father Rey Mysterio in 2021, maybe even challenge for the tag team titles on SmackDown. As amazing as that would be to uplift the tag team division, it should end with Dominik Mysterio turning on his father.
When was the last time we saw a father vs son rivalry and match in WWE? Dominik vs. Rey Mysterio has the potential to be an amazing feud that could lead to Mysterio retiring and passing on his mask to his son.
#2 Big E will win the WWE Universal Championship by the end of 2021
WWE possesses a roster full of talented Superstars at its disposal. One particular individual that has been constantly knocking on the door to enter the main event picture on SmackDown is Big E. One of the most 'over' WWE Superstars with fans, Big E has all the potential to main-event pay-per-views and win world titles.
Early odds for WWE Royal Rumble 2021 saw Big E as one of the favorites to win the men's match. However, with him winning the Intercontinental Championship on the final episode of SmackDown of 2020, one has to wonder whether that could affect his chances of winning the over-the-top-rope match later this month.
Nonetheless, WWE should put faith in Big E and put the Universal Championship on him by the end of 2021. With Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods on RAW, it is the perfect time to build Big E up as a top singles competitor.
If Big E is not the one to dethrone Roman Reigns, it would be an interesting idea to turn him heel and bring back the 'five counts' gimmick that he made popular during his early days in NXT and then win the Universal title from whoever is the champion at that time.
#1 Sister Abigail will come to life in WWE in some way
One of the most intriguing storylines in WWE in 2020 was the unexpected alliance between Alexa Bliss and 'The Fiend' Bray Wyatt. No one in their right minds could have predicted the two to join hands at the beginning of the year.
The beauty of the gimmick of Bray Wyatt is that there is so much to explore in his past and always room to tell a new story. The addition of Alexa Bliss further expands the possibilities for WWE. When Bliss made a cameo as Sister Abigail at WWE Extreme Rules 2020, fans were absolutely thrilled. However, that was just a one-off thing and Sister Abigail hasn't been mention again.
But, 2021 could be the year when WWE Universe finally witnesses Sister Abigail coming to life. Whether it is Alexa Bliss who completely transforms into her, revealing her alter ego, or Bray Wyatt bringing back his Sister Abigail look from 2017, this is an angle WWE should definitely visit this year.
WWE TLC 2020 saw Randy Orton burn The Fiend alive. Could he have reunited with Sister Abigail, whose grave was also burnt by Orton, and bring her back with him whenever he returns?
