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Big E vs. Aleister Black was supposed to be an exciting comeback feud for the Dutch Destroyer, one that would put him back on the map again. According to Black, the feud with Big E was supposed to start this Friday!
The feud between the two stars were supposed to be a strong mid-card feud on SmackDown. The winner of this rivalry would have surely found in himself in the main event scene of the blue brand.
With Aleister Black no longer employed by the company, where does Big E go from here? Could he be revealed as the main guy in a new storyline or reignite a feud from his NXT days?
Here are 5 roads that he could potentially traverse down, from least to most exciting.
#5 Big E turns heel on SmackDown with Aleister Black gone
Someone took Rey Mysterio out on the last edition of WWE SmackDown. This week, we could learn that it was Big E! While a heel turn for the New Day member would be the least exciting prospect at this point in time, everyone loves a whodunit storyline.
Not a lot of WWE's decisions have made sense in the recent past, from booking Aleister Black's return to his release in a matter of no time, so don't be surprised if the company turns Big E heel!
Hey, the WWE Universe wanted a more serious Big E, away from the comical dude we saw in The New Day, and a heel turn is one of the many ways to get there.
It may not be the ideal move considering how popular he is as a babyface, but stranger things have happened. Of course, this is the least exciting option, so let's explore other possibilities.
#4 Big E teams up with Shinsuke Nakamura and Rick Boogs
Big E could certainly team up with Rick Boogs and Shinsuke Nakamura, and it would be the most natural fit in the world. We know that when it comes to being goofy, there's literally nobody better than Big E.
With King Corbin, Otis, and Chad Gable all aligned against Rick Boogs and Shinsuke Nakamura, this may be a road that WWE decides to go down. The six-man matches between these men could be a lot of fun. That said, it's a lot less exciting than a feud with Aleister Black!
#3 Big E and Cesaro form a powerhouse tag-team
Cesaro's singles push seems to be done for, but we know that he's always excelled in a tag-team environment. Can Big E and the Swiss Cyborg recreate the success of The New Day and The Bar as a cohesive unit?
There will come a point where Rey and Dominik Mysterio need strong opponents to work with. Big E and Cesaro could fill this void, even though it'll be a battle of the babyfaces.
#2 Big E and Seth Rollins begin the ultimate feud
Big E needs a feud with Seth Rollins and vice versa. Not only will it be a new direction for both men but it will also freshen up things on SmackDown.
Seth Rollins vs. Cesaro has been amazing but it's just gone on forever, has it not?
The two men have a history that stretches back to NXT, where Big E defeated Seth Rollins to become the second NXT Champion. They can draw upon this fact as both men go to war.
#1 A tussle with the WWE Universal Champion
During an exclusive interview with Sportskeeda, The Miz told us that he believes that Big E could become the Universal Champion very soon. We too believe that a feud between Roman Reigns and The New Day member, two actual powerhouses, could be a great draw for the WWE Universe, especially when the company hits the road once again.
Nobody has come close to dethroning Roman Reigns yet, but Big E is certainly a worthy candidate. It remains to be seen whether the company can trust this big man to be the face of the brand.
How do you think the Aleister Black vs. Big E feud would have panned out, and did Vince McMahon lose out on a major opportunity by releasing the former NXT Champion? Sound off in the comments below and let us know your thoughts.
