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If you thought that things had mellowed down in the months since WrestleMania, you're in for a nasty jolt. SummerSlam has arrived and the landscape of WWE is certain to change from this mega event onwards...
While WWE could always bring up new names from NXT to add a degree of freshness to the roster in the months that follow, that may not necessarily be the wisest move. This is because there is a multitude of talents in the current roster, men and women who're doing almost nothing.
So, one way to freshen things up could certainly be to use the current crop of talent in an interesting manner, changing their characters with heel and face turns. Let me list out 5 possibilities in the section below (one of them is an NXT call-up, but the said possibility is so exciting that I had to list it out in this article).
Voice your thoughts and let me know whether you agree or disagree with this column...
#5 Natalya turns heel
One look at Natalya, and you know that she's a natural babyface, who's beloved by fans across the globe. It would also be a strange move to turn her heel in front of her home crowd, logic dictates. However, Becky Lynch is on fire right now, and may just be the most popular superstar, male or female, in the roster at this point in time.
Moreover, if Ronda Rousey were to return and team up with her real-life friend Natalya, it would lead to a very interesting program with Lynch. Rumors are rife that Rousey could return at SummerSlam, and there have been indications that a major surprise may be in store for fans at the biggest party of the Summer.
Natalya and Rousey could make for a great heel pairing. They'd be a great alliance for Becky Lynch to feud with.
#4 Nikki Cross turns face
Everyone who teams up with Alexa Bliss realizes that she's not the sweet and cute babyface that the whole world initially believes she is. Nikki Cross is clearly headed down that path, and we could certainly see the first cracks at WWE SummerSlam. I realize that they are tag team champions, but the real money feud could be Alexa Bliss vs. Nikki Cross if you consider their storyline.
We could certainly see Alexa Bliss reveal her true colors in a backstage segment at SummerSlam, that causes Nikki Cross to snap and end her friendship with Little Miss Bliss. But because the two of them still have to defend their gold, they could be a team that doesn't get along, making for some interesting dynamics.
Nikki Cross has the potential to be quite a popular babyface if she is allowed to be herself. Even though she's not the same twisted character that she got over in NXT, she has a natural affability and charm that draws people to her instantly, which could transition into a very good babyface run in the main roster.
#3 Samoa Joe turns face to team up with Reigns
Samoa Joe and Roman Reigns have been at odds on RAW recently and he was the prime suspect for the attacks on Roman Reigns' life. This was until there was a parking lot incident which involved someone ramming a car into Roman Reigns' vehicle, with Samoa Joe present, which was eventually revealed to be Rowan.
Now, Rowan has a trusty companion in Daniel Bryan, and the devious duo is certainly not going to refuse to use the numbers game against Reigns. With Rollins involved in a feud of his own and with Ambrose off to feud with Kenny Omega, there is nobody for Reigns to team up with.
But then, we did see a hint of a babyface turn from Samoa Joe when Roman Reigns was attacked in the parking lot. Even though reports claimed that he is not turning babyface, the positive reaction from fans when they sensed that Joe was turning into a good guy could compel an actual babyface turn.
Because Samoa Joe is such a favorite with the WWE Universe, even as a heel, I think that a face run, beginning with a beat down on Rowan and Bryan at SummerSlam, could be very interesting.
#2 The Undisputed ERA turn face against The OC
AJ Styles sent this Tweet out, teasing the possibility of a feud between WWE's two most dominant heel factions. But as we know, WWE does not like heel vs. heel feuds at all. If The OC faces the Undisputed ERA, I have a feeling that the latter will turn face.
The Undisputed ERA will certainly have the crowd on their side if they come up to the main roster from NXT at SummerSlam 2019. And this will allow them to work as babyfaces for the duration of this feud. The very idea of a feud between these two teams is more exciting than anything in the SummerSlam card.
Remember how AJ Styles even teased that he would go to NXT to find Shawn Michaels? This could be the beginning of a storyline that eventually leads to AJ Styles vs. Shawn Michaels. As a lot of you may know, Shawn Michaels is a trainer in the Performance Center and because NXT may soon move to FS1, having a renowned name like AJ Styles in the brand would just get more viewers watching.
#1 Liv Morgan turns heel
Not long ago, Liv Morgan received some screen time after months of being on the sidelines, absolutely underused. She would lose her match which would then, in turn, lead to an unfortunate meltdown, after which she would vow to return in her 'real' avatar.
We haven't seen this new avatar yet, but needless to say, it's safe to assume that it won't be anything like her Riott Squad persona. Now one of the things that needs to be addressed is the lack of depth in the SmackDown Women's roster- where does Bayley go if she puts away Ember Moon?
Could Liv Morgan debut her brand new gimmick at SummerSlam, and attack Bayley to establish herself as a devious heel? It would certainly be a very interesting change of pace for Morgan, who's lived in the shadow of Ruby Riott until this point.
Liv Morgan is certainly the perfect package, with a great look, decent wrestling skills, and the ability to cut a promo. If she debuts a brand new heel character, she has the ability to become a top star.
