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WWE had been teasing a relationship between Aalyah and Buddy Murphy for over a month now and pulled the trigger on last week's SmackDown. Furthermore, when it came to blows between The Mysterios and Murphy, Aalyah walked away with Murphy.
If nothing else, WWE is using this storyline to further the career of Dominik, and it seems to be working to some degree. In fact, between how invested fans are in the storyline and how WWE is making him out to a hero of sorts, it will be interesting to see what the effect of all this is.
With Murphy now in a relationship with Aalyah, here are five directions WWE can go in from here. As always, let us know your thoughts in the comments below and be sure to tell us where you think the storyline will ultimately go next.
#5. WWE reveals that it was all a ploy by Seth Rollins
WWE has pulled off a lot of interesting swerves over the years, but nothing would be more shocking than Buddy Murphy admitting that courting Aalyah was all a ploy by Seth Rollins to get back at the Mysterio family. Given how into this couple WWE fans are and how hated Murphy is, this could be a good chance to shock the audience.
While this may result in a minority of fans getting angry at WWE's decision to make it all a ruse, it would no doubt put Aalyah in a very sympathetic position. It would also give Dominik a chance to capitalize on that sympathy and beat down Buddy Murphy and Seth Rollins to defend his sister's honor.
In the end, maybe WWE knows that the way to fans hearts isn't through Dominik fighting for his father. That's why they have put Aalyah in this vulnerable position and have him defending the honor of his sister. That's going to be big for his character as time goes on and could help cement his place on the roster.
#4. WWE tries to keep Aalyah and Buddy Murphy separated
Whether WWE fans want to admit it or not, this is one of the best storylines the company has going for it right now. This is why WWE should do something unexpected to keep the two lovers away from each other for a while in order to build the storyline further.
Not only will this create a feeling of rage over the popular couple being separated, but it will only make their unification all the more cathartic when it finally happens. It will also allow WWE some time to get Dominik and Buddy Murphy on the same page, which should ultimately result in Aalyah fixing things with her family.
In the end, separating them for the moment might seem counter productive, but creating demand for the moment could drive television ratings. It could also culminate in one of the most unexpected moments in WWE history if the company decides to do something crazy.
#3. WWE has Seth Rollins kidnap Aalyah
WWE and Seth Rollins have done such a good job with this storyline, resulting in The Messiah becoming one of the top heels in the company. Now that Rollins has cemented himself as a top heel, the time has come for him to up the ante on his tactics and reach a point of no return.
For example, what if WWE were to have Rollins kidnap Aalyah and force Buddy Murphy to work with the Mysterio family to save her from the cult leader. It would be the ultimate way to get Murphy and the Mysterio family on the same page and could even solidify the former's babyface turn.
In the end, WWE having Rollins kidnap Aalyah would be nothing short of groundbreaking content and give them a lot of options booking wise. It also creates a plausible reason for Murphy to work with the Mysterio family and make up for his past deeds.
#2. WWE does a program with Buddy Murphy and Dominik
WWE knows there are a few bonds stronger than that of a family, which is why Dominik and Rey Mysterio continue to try to talk sense into Aalyah. Unfortunately for the Mysterio family, their cries are falling on deaf ears and they might want to consider a new course of action.
One perfect example of this would be for WWE to do Dominik vs. Buddy Murphy for a few months and let both sides fight for Aalyah's trust. That would be yet another powerful tool at the company's disposal and would be interesting to see WWE play with. It could also result in WWE repeatedly raising the stakes for both sides.
In the end, slowly ramping up the violence between The Mysterio family and Murphy would be a great way to pat out this storyline. It also forces Aalyah to make her own choice about who to side with, and that's probably what fans will be most interested in.
#1. WWE has Buddy Murphy and Aalyah join Seth Rollins again
What if WWE were to do the unthinkable and have Aalyah and Buddy Murphy join up with Seth Rollins? Not only would it be one of the most unpredictable moves WWE could pull off, but it would also open the door to a variety of options.
WWE could even start it off by having Murphy rejoin Rollins and then slowly lure Mysterio's daughter into their cult. While this would definitely be a questionable decision on Aalyah's part, especially after what Rollins has done to her family, what if her love for Murphy is too much for her to let him go?
If nothing else, WWE has too many options to count in this situation, and Aalyah joining Rollins's cult should definitely be a top one. At least that way, WWE gets a stunning swerve, Rollins can gain heat by playing with her mind and the company can shock the world by getting her to turn on her former lover.
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